Days Gone By: Strawberry shortcake for a quarter, and other memories

Betty Robey of Monroe City spent many hours manning the switchboard at the Maryland Hotel on Broadway in Hannibal, in addition to registering guests and overseeing the operation of a coffee shop and bar.

Hannibal hoping third time is the charm against Kirksville in districts

The Lady Pirates practiced Tuesday, something many would have thought would not be the case.

The Hannibal Lady Pirates advanced to the second round of the Class 4 District 8 tournament after defeating Marshall 38-28 in the opening round.

Perfection tested

Wednesday marks the beginning of the postseason for the boys of Hannibal.

The Hannibal High School boys basketball team kicks off district play at 6 p.m. today, Feb. 22, against Marshall.

Bleigh receives Stardust extension project

The city of Hannibal’s Stardust extension project took a detour Tuesday night when the city council opted to award the project to a local contractor - Bleigh Construction - rather than the low bidder - Cannon Company in Troy.

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City to cover brick costs at Twain Museum

Help is on the way to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home Foundation, which approached the Hannibal City Council two weeks ago seeking financial relief from all the sidewalk project related costs it will be facing in the months ahead.

Dirt delivery begins at old Y site

The project
Demolition of the 100-year-old YMCA at Fifth and Center streets in Hannibal.

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