Small church surviving tough times
During these tight economic times, many families and businesses are feeling an economic pinch. As people lose jobs and move on in search of work, or simply reassess their giving, many churches are being impacted.
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RSSLatest Stories
BPW may be forced to sell electricity on open market
It’s been years since the city of Hannibal has had a power plant capable of generating electricity. However, for possibly a few months in 2011 the Board of Public Works may be selling power on the open market.
Waiving the flag of joy
Courier-Post columnist Danny Henley offers a reason for raising the flag of joy.
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Common sense should prevail
Tuesday’s lead story about whether Jason Janes violated the law in regard to voting to put the fire chief on paid administrative leave and then, as a result, elevating his second cousin to fill the position missed the point. Whether it was legal is arguable. However, it certainly doesn’t pass the common sense test.
Third Ward race could require runoff election
Seven candidates from Hannibal’s Third Ward have already signed up to run in next April’s municipal election and with over three weeks remaining until the signup deadline, that field of candidates could grow. Because of the large field of candidates, it is likely the city of Hannibal will be forced to have a runoff election to decide the matter.
MoDOT gives green light to terminal project
Hannibal Regional Airport’s new terminal project is moving forward again after the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division recently signed off on agreements between the city and Crawford, Murphy and Tilly (CMT) for professional phase services on the project.
Jan. 23, 2009 Roundup
MS WRESTLING
Pirates end
season
The Middle School Pirate wrestlers ended their season at the Mexico Tourney on Saturday Dec. 19th.
Sheldon Nichols led the way as he and five other wrestlers won four matches on the day. Nichols and Kyle Messer each picked up first place wins. Ian Robertson and Matt McNeal also reached the finals but were unable to pull out a victory and came home with second place finishes. Cory Novak and Brett Wessel each went going 4-1 and bringing home a third place medal.
Other Pirates who had success were Josh Gilbert and Austin Ibbeson who both finished 2-2 on the day while Nick Meyer went 1-3.
Holiday losses
Savannah took two from the Pirates on Tuesday.
Tuesday evening the Hannibal basketball teams took on the Savannah Savages at the North Central Missouri Holiday Hoops Shootout. Both the girl’s team and the boy’s team came away with losses.
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Weather
BASF officials unveil new herbicide technology
As he stepped to the podium at BASF’s Marion County facility Monday morning, Wes Shoemyer, dressed...
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Louisiana man builds truck from scratch
Johnny Bolton claims all it took was a one-car garage, a tape measure and a welding torch.
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In the spotlight
The Hannibal Fire Department’s efforts to save two women last month after their car plunged off Lo...
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Ragtag makes music
Rag Tag performed Saturday morning, Aug. 29, 2009, in downtown Quincy, Ill., to the delight of those att...
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Ralls County Electric Co-op seeks major Internet upgrade
“A moment in history.”
That is how Gov. Jay Nixon described the potential significance...
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