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Letter to the Editor
My name is Terry Sampson, and I’m a lifelong resident of Hannibal. Many changes have taken place during those years, especially along the Highway 61 corridor through town. My point in writing this letter is to show my total commitment/support for the Hannibal Expressway/ Bypass. I totally understand the issues associated with this project, but…
Read MoreApply for MDC elk and bear hunting permits in May
Bear permits have been increased to 2,000 with harvest increased to 60 bears. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited number of hunting permits for each in May. The Missouri…
Read MoreMarion County’s August Primary Ballot Includes Contested County, Legislative Races
PALMYRA, Mo. — Marion County voters will have several contested races to consider when they head to the polls for the August 2026 primary election. Among local offices, Republicans dominate much of the county ballot, though Democrats will appear in a handful of races. For associate circuit judge, Republican Jennifer A. Richardson of Monroe City…
Read MoreSpectator Shelf
125 Years Ago April 4, 1901 The special election held Saturday for the purpose of submitting a proposition to the citizens of Palmyra to buy the Light and Water Plant, now owned by a St. Louis company, at a cost of $25,500, was defeated by an overwhelming majority. Miss Edna Lee visited relatives and friends…
Read MoreFree NEMO Sunshine Law Training Set for April 30 in Edina
EDINA, Mo. — A free Missouri Sunshine Law training session will be offered Thursday, April 30, at the Knox County Community Center in Edina. The training begins at 10 a.m. and will be led by Jay Turner of the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. The session is open to anyone interested in Missouri’s open meetings and…
Read MoreMoDOT Schedules Roadwork Across Marion County Through April 10
HANNIBAL, Mo. (March 26, 2026) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced planned highway maintenance projects in northeast Missouri, including several closures and lane restrictions in Marion County from March 30 through April 10. Motorists can find updated information on closures and work zones by visiting the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Officials said…
Read MoreGraves Announces Plans to Retire at the End of this Congress
KANSAS CITY, MO – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) has announced that he will retire from Congress at the end of this session. Graves released the following statement: “When I first ran for State Representative back in 1992, my aspiration was to represent my hometown of Tarkio, Missouri. I was a twenty-seven year old farmer who…
Read MoreMarion County Ballot Features Major Road Proposal, School Races and Uncontested Seats
MARION COUNTY — Voters across Marion County will face a wide-ranging ballot in the April 7 General Municipal Election, with key decisions on transportation funding, local leadership and school board representation — along with a number of candidates who will take office without opposition. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at…
Read MoreFirefighters Donate to Nutrition Center
On Thursday, March 19th, the Brotherhood of Palmyra Fire Fighters made a donation of $1,000 to the Palmyra Nutrition Center to provide meals for senior veterans. The money was raised by the Fire Fighters through their efforts at the Fireman’s Ball and the Golf Tournament that they sponsor every year. Shown donating the money is…
Read MoreA New Chapter: How One Athlete Found Strength and Purpose Through Painting
Jatayvion “JT” Thomas arrives at Ranken Jordan and is greeted with a nickname that says it all: the “GOAT.” Not for what he has lost, but for what he has become. “They thought my story ended with an injury on the field,” he said. “But that was the start of a new chapter. My body…
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