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Nominations Open for Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence at Hospice of Northeast Missouri
Nominations are now open for the Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence. The award was established in 2023 thanks to the generous donation by Drs. Ron and Elsie Gaber of Kirksville to the Hannibal Regional Foundation to support hospice services in northeast Missouri. The endowment created assists in recognizing hospice care workers and volunteers who go above and beyond in their service to hospice care and the patients of Hospice of Northeast Missouri. Nominations for this prestigious award are accepted for both hospice team members as well as volunteers. Nominations are open until March 9, 2026 and the nomination form can…
Read MoreMyFreeTaxes.com Available for Free Tax Filing through United Way
Hannibal, Mo. – In partnership with United Way Worldwide, United Way of the Mark Twain Area is promoting My Free Taxes®, a free and secure online tax filing service for individuals and families who earned less than $89,000 in 2025. With no local VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites available in the five counties of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area (Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls, and Shelby Counties), this is the only option to file federal and state taxes for free locally. MyFreeTaxes.com allows residents to file from their phone, tablet, or computer, often in under an hour.…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Making Plans for 2026
I wrote last week about thinking of planning a fishing trip for 2026. I hope it at least got you thinking about getting out and enjoying the many opportunities God has provided us on this planet. Many, many years ago — perhaps 30 if not a little more — a friend, my dad and I traveled to Upton, Wyoming, to go on a pronghorn antelope hunt. I’ll be honest: I was nervous about the trip. I planned for it all summer and did a lot of shooting with my Remington Model 788, chambered in .243. I did this because I…
Read MoreGreen City Faces Heat After Trash Piles Up, Employees Resign, and Complaints Rise
By by Stephanie Nau, Printed with permission from KTVO-TV, Channel 3 News GREEN CITY, MO — The issue began Dec. 9, when the Green City Board of Aldermen abruptly removed the city maintenance supervisor without a replacement ready, leaving no one to handle trash collection or disposal. The only other employee expected to do the work, Kelly Cochran, was already on medical restrictions, bringing trash service in the city to a screeching halt. For nearly a month, trash piled up outside homes and at the city’s maintenance facility, and residents were still billed for December services they never received. City…
Read MoreGreen City Homecoming Royalty Crowned
Green City held their Homecoming game and King and Queen coronation on Friday, January 9. This year’s Homecoming King and Queen are Senior Dalton Youngman, son of Damon Sizemore and Junior Jireh Spears, daughter of Sonny Spears and Kathy Cline and Keith and Jamie Hammons. Photo submitted
Read MoreState and Federal Workforce Development Agencies Aid Displaced Simmons Plant Workers
Workforce Partners Deliver Rapid Response Services and Job Fair for Simmons Animal Nutrition Employees in Milan, Missouri Submitted by Brent Stevens, Workforce Development Board of North Missouri Executive Director Milan, MO – The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of North Missouri, in partnership with the Missouri Office of Workforce Development, Missouri Division of Employment Services, Gamm Incorporated, and the U.S. Department of Labor, conducted on-site Rapid Response meetings for employees affected at Simmons Animal Nutrition in Milan, Missouri. Rapid Response resources were available on-site for two days, ensuring impacted employees had direct access to information and support during the transition period.…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Now Is the Time to Make Plans for That 2026 Fishing Trip
Bond and Wayne’s friendship goes back to their days playing on the USC college football team. In the movie, Bond’s character works hard at maintaining the peace, but he also enjoys fly fishing for a huge salmon that lives in a particular stream near the town of Innisfree, Ireland. I know full well it’s just a movie, but I connected with Father Lonergan. He reminded me of my pastor for many years, Dr. David Castrodale. I knew I could ask him anything at any time for advice; I knew he loved the Lord and was serious about his duties. But…
Read MoreNWS Storm Spotter Training Schedule and Locations
Storm Spotter Training in Edina on Jan. 27 By Echo Menges The National Weather Service St. Louis office has released the 2026 list of on-site and online storm spotter training opportunities. The training is a free offering to communities throughout the office’s coverage area, and everyone with an interest—especially those living in a severe-weather-prone region like ours— is encouraged to participate. There is no prerequisite to take the two-hour training for the first time or to refresh your knowledge for those who have taken storm spotter training in the past. This year, The Edina Sentinel/ NEMOnews Media Group is partnering…
Read MoreTaking Advantage of What’s Left
We sat in the dark, listening carefully for any noise to let us know our target creatures were getting close. Years of shooting a gun without hearing protection has curtailed my hearing, but when I heard my hunting buddy say, “I just heard them,” I walked out quickly and turned on the H.S. Undertaker electronic call. After returning to my makeshift blind of stacked dead brush, I settled in. That’s when I saw the crows heading across the field, winging in our direction. They were higher than I would have liked, but these were not the foolish birds that come…
Read MoreYear in Review: Looking Back on the News of 2025
Part 2 JULY Sullivan County Fair events and the Fair Queen contest were showcased during mid-summer celebrations. Camp Med and local workshops introduced students to healthcare and technical career pathways. The Milan C-2 Board reviewed budget amendments and end-of-year financials. Fourth of July celebrations and community activities filled the summer calendar. AUGUST Back-to-school coverage focused on enrollment, staffing, and policy updates for Milan C-2 and nearby districts. New safety, phone-use, and curriculum policies were adopted by local schools in compliance with new state requirements. Forest Grove Park and other recreation sites received upgrades through community collaboration. SEPTEMBER A Milan woman…
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