HANNIBAL — The Buy Missouri Program has received renewed focus in Marion County, and the Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council working to expand the list of local businesses featuring goods and services from the Show-Me State.
HANNIBAL | The effects of the coronavirus outbreak have resulted in Hannibal's downtown businesses reacting on a daily basis as new information and recommendations come along, and some busines…
HANNIBAL — Tractor Supply Company will host a horse health and feed event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sep 21 at 200 Huck Finn Shopping Center.
The Peters Heating and Air Pink Van Campaign provided a $2,500 donation to James E Cary Cancer Center. Pictured from left: Rod Peters, Bo Peters and Lucas Peters of Peters Heating and Air in H…
HANNIBAL — Employers, educators and community leaders hope that a workforce summit next week will map out how local job seekers can get the skills that are in demand in this labor market.
Creating a brand identity strategy is critical for long-term business growth. Without an identity strategy in place for your brand, your attempts to build online/offline connections with your …
HANNIBAL — For the past six months, two generations of family members have been adding a fresh look at 305 N. Main St. and bringing back a decades-old tradition to downtown Hannibal.
Christmas is still three months away, but some retailers are already starting to hire seasonal workers to keep stores adequately staffed during the busy holiday season.
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HANNIBAL – Taste treats, along with a variety of wines and beers, were shared by Hannibalians and visitors at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum's annual Taste of Twain Wine, Food, and Bee…
Q: Hello Greg I am the owner of a T-Bucket hot rod and have enclosed photos. It has a 350 Chevy V8 small block, Competition Cams cam, Weiand blower, 350 Turbo automatic, 8-inch Ford rear, Cent…
Entry price: $22,745 Price as tested: $30,090 This week, we’re driving the new, seventh-generation midsize 2020 Subaru Legacy, a four-door sedan that debuted in 1989 and is the automaker’s fla…
Hundreds of part-time Whole Foods Market employees just got some incredibly bad news.
If you want to improve your digital marketing performance in 2019 significantly, one of the smartest moves you can make is to increase your skill level. Working on your skills not only allows …
GameStop is the latest struggling retailer to make drastic moves to stay afloat, according to published reports.
Reader question: I have found a home and I want to make an offer. There are stories about why and why not it is a good idea to use the listing agent. What are the pros and cons of going direct…
HANNIBAL — Officially, this year’s United Way of the Mark Twain Area fundraising goal is $425,000, but Executive Director Denise Damron knows “the real goal” is to help fund important communit…
Q: Greg I enjoyed your “First Compact Cars” feature and I owned two Crosleys in my day. On Christmas day many years ago, when I was only nine-years-old, I was given a 1948 Crosley station wago…
Base price: $41,195 Price as tested: $49,780 This week, we’re driving Buick’s new generation 2020 Enclave, delivered in Essence AWD trim. Front drive Enclaves start at $41,195 for Preferred, t…
HANNIBAL — A family-owned business is entering a new phase after nearly two decades, as Boland Quality Maintenance and Tire Center becomes Great River Tire and Auto.
Wanting to start your own business and building a successful company does not necessarily go hand-in-hand. There are plenty of wannabe entrepreneurs who long for the ability to be their boss w…
Struggling retailers Kmart and Sears will close nearly 100 additional stores before year's end, according to published reports.
Reader question: I blacktopped my driveway and turnaround area to my garage. My house was for sale and several people objected to the gravel drive. The house went under contract as soon as the…
Entry price: $34,050 Price as tested: $45,225 This week, we’re driving the 2019 Nissan Maxima featuring an exterior refresh to augment its already stout aerodynamic stance. Consumers will also…
Q: Greg I enjoy your nostalgia car columns on the Mercury, especially the one you just did on Dan Gurney and those special Mercury Cougars. I know you always liked the looks of the 1955 and 19…
The North East Community Action Corporation has a number of programs to help individuals living in Northeast Missouri, ranging from energy assistance to help with home weatherization.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After record or near record flooding in much of Missouri during the spring, Gov. Mike Parson told a panel Tuesday that solutions are needed to avoid similar problems in t…
Retailer Forever 21 is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to published reports.
If you want to build a successful small business, one of the wisest investments you can make in your future is to develop a recognizable brand. Customers and vendors tend to place greater trus…
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Reader question: They certainly did not want to have paid $20,000 more for the property than it was worth. My daughter and her husband purchased a home for $145,000 and found out a few weeks l…
Entry price: $42,250 Price as tested: $58,770 This week, we’re behind the wheel of the new generation 2019 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan, built in Munich, Germany, and sporting a longer wheelbase, les…
HANNIBAL – The Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2019 class of Leadership Hannibal. Class dates are Wednesday, Sept. 11, Wednesday, Sept. 25, Wednesday, O…
Existing and proposed tariffs on goods imported from China will cost the average American family $1,000 per year, according to an analysis by JPMorgan.
Are you creating content for your company but noticing only average rates of engagement? Are you tired of adding new blog posts to your website, only to find your blog’s analytics do not match…
Reader question: We live in a 75-lot development completed in the early 1990s. We do not have an HOA. Our problem is we are on our own for upkeep and repair to communal areas. We have garage s…
Q: Greg it was a pleasure meeting you at The Bloomsburg Nationals car show and reminiscing about the races at Beaver Springs Dragway, those best of seven match races in the 1960s, and the Dodg…
Entry price: ,245 Price as tested ,450 This week, weâre behind the wheel of the powerful, sporty Dodge Durango SRT 392, the 392 referring to the famous Hemi in cubic-inches that preceded the…
The more you understand about how others perceive your company, the more knowledge you have to improve your company’s future. Too many business owners think all they have to do is work hard an…
Reader question: My real estate taxes went up over 100% this year. Is it legal to raise taxes so high in one year?
HANNIBAL –- The new Saints Avenue Steakhouse and Buffet opened Aug. 1 at the former location of Golden Corral restaurant at 3913 McMasters Ave. in Hannibal. Although it features choices of ste…
Entry price: $28,045 Price as tested: $51,645 This week, we’re driving the fourth generation 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4x4 two-door, named Motor Trend Magazine’s “SUV of the Year” for 2019. J…
Pizza Hut plans to close up to 500 locations in the next two years.
Are you tired of lackluster sales? Frustrated with walk-in customers who never buy? It might be time to up your marketing game is you want to increase your small business’ sales rate. Before y…
Walgreens will close dozens of locations in the coming months, becoming the latest retailer to trim its U.S. footprint.
