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Yoder Attends Public Speaking Academy
Hazel Yoder spoke at the Missouri FFA Public Speaking Academy. Photograph submitted On June 3rd-5th, I got the incredible opportunity to attend the Missouri FFA Public Speaking Academy. Over the course of those 3 days, I met many outstanding people, wrote and presented a speech, and had a fun time with other members of the…
Read MoreCTA Holds Meeting
Minutes Submitted The Shelby County Communities Taking Action Board met on Tuesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Eight people attended: Julie Hammond, Peggy Gaines, Michele Trenhaile, Lisa Blickhan, Tom Plumb, Cristy Jones, Chrissy Kerby (PFH) and Linda Shores. The May minutes and treasure report were read and approved. May Coalition report- usage totaled 355…
Read More16th Annual Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic Raises Over $100,000 For Local Healthcare
Hannibal Regional Foundation recently hosted its 16th annual Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic, officially sponsored by Raymond James Financial on June 11. Thanks to the generous support of many community donors, this year’s Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic raised over $100,000 to support cancer care services and resources in northeast Missouri. 100% of all funds raised go…
Read MoreNoah Bock to speak at Newark
Noah Bock will be speaking at Newark Christian Church. Noah Bock of rural Bethel Mo, will be the guest speaker June 15, 2025 at the 10:30am service at Newark Christian Church. Noah Bock attends Ozark Christian College preparing to be an Ambassador for Christ. Noah just completed his second semester at OCC, on the Dean’s…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army Announces Summer Fan Program
Quincy, IL / Hannibal, MO– As the hot weather gets an early start, The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command is collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need this summer. Distribution of fans from its Family Services facilities, in both Quincy and Hannibal, will begin as needed. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s…
Read MoreSummer Reading Program In Full Swing
The Summer Reading Program is in full swing at the Shelbina Carnegie Library! Each Thursday through July 24th at 10:00 a.m. Library staff will be in the Meeting Room for stories, activities and FUN! This year, take advantage of the Take and Make Crafts, available Monday through Friday in the Chestnut St. entryway. Stop in…
Read MoreBird Songs
I love this time of year because every morning when I wake up, I hear birds singing outside of my window. It makes me wonder what is making them sing. Is it the beautiful weather, or the fact that they are alive, or are they singing praises to the Lord? Whatever it is makes me…
Read MoreMDC Day Camps Return to Northeastern Missouri in July
MDC day camps return to northeastern Missouri in July. HANNIBAL, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff from around the state invite youth ages 11-15 to a set of free day camps at Mark Twain Lake this summer. MDC’s Hunter Education Youth Camp will provide a supportive learning environment for youth to actively participate…
Read MoreDepartment of Natural Resources now accepting Source Water Protection Project Grant applications
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 3, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting Source Water Protection Project Grant applications from eligible public drinking water systems through Aug. 15, 2025. The grant offers up to $25,000 to eligible community water systems that produce all or a portion of their drinking water from a raw water…
Read MoreFuture U.S. 36 and Kellogg Avenue Intersection Improvements
HANNIBAL – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), announces changes to the proposed design for intersection improvements at U.S. Route 36 and Kellogg Avenue in the City of Macon. Based on feedback received at a May 5 public meeting and a two-week open comment period, MoDOT, working with its consultant EFK Moen, LLC, revised the…
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