Anyone planning to drive on state Highway 79 about 20 miles south of Hannibal may need to select a new route - a portion of the highway just south of Ashburn has been closed.

Rumors could not be substantiated that an old man was spotted earlier this week leading animals two by two down Broadway and into a large wooden boat parked in the Hannibal marina. But one had to wonder after rain fell in America’s Hometown for no less than six consecutive days.

Carl Treaster knew something related to the LST-603 was being mailed to him, but he was very surprised when he opened the package.

During his 30-plus years with the Hannibal Board of Public Works, Gene Majors has seen an assortment of things come out of the city’s sewer system.

It in a little over five months, Hannibal will stage its second annual spring cleanup.

Another section of new pavement on West Ely Road is slated to open by Friday, but City Engineer Mark Rees warns motorists to not expect the barricades to be removed for through traffic.

A dark and rainy Tuesday was made even darker for some in Hannibal by a loss of power shortly after noon.

The person whose name is drawn on Tuesday, Dec. 1, as winner of an AVENUES fund-raiser raffle will take home a cameo pendant valued at more than $1,600, according to its creator.

In a city where sales tax revenues are lagging, the Hannibal City Council was able to adjust 2009-10 budget in a positive way during Tuesday night’s meeting.

As the price of gold continues to climb, it’s having a negative impact on at least one Hannibal jeweler.