Marion County Emergency Management Director John Hark made comments to the media regarding last night's severe storms that caused significant damage to the City of Hannibal. Hark says that an official call on whether or not the storm was a tornado has yet to be made, though weather experts are investigating.
Clean up continues in and around Hannibal following severe storms last night that resulted in significant damage. Marion County Emergency Management Director John Hark estimated that "most" of the city, perhaps as much as 80%, was affected in some way by the storm. The gallery below shows damage from around America's Hometown. Bookmark this page and check back throughout the day as we will continue to update with new pictures as they become available.
Yesterday Three possible slogans are up for voting to serve as the new slogan for 2013-2014 United Way of the Mark Twain Area's campaign.
Yesterday If you're up to the challenge and like to get dirty this is just the thing for you.
Your ticket to Neverland awaits you! The Box Office is now open for Quincy Community Theatre’s creative Family/Student Theatre adaptation of 'Peter Pan,' June 13-16.
The seventh season of Music Under the Stars, the Mark Twain Museum-sponsored free summer concert series, kicks off May 30 with Steppin’ Back.
Healthcare providers in Marion, Ralls, Pike, Lewis, Shelby, and Monroe counties are currently conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The assessment process includes a confidential survey developed by VVV Research & Development, Inc., an Olathe, KS based marketing, research, and consulting firm. Although participation in the survey process has already been strong, more area residents are encouraged to complete the online survey.
The Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers organization is usually looking for fugitives or crime information. We are still seeking information on those things, but now, we are looking for something else: prospective board members.
5 days ago National Missing Children's Day is recognized each year on May 25.
5 days ago Every now and then I get to interview someone, usually someone I didn't know already, and sometimes hit it off with a person and really enjoy doing that part of my job. Today was one of those days.
