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NECAC Ralls County Service Coordinator Crystal Bliss grabs one of the last packages of ground beef from a freezer at her food pantry in New London. NECAC is seeking donations of perishable and non-perishable items to keep the pantry afloat as requests for help rise dramatically. More information is available by calling Bliss at (573) 985-2411 Mondays to Thursdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Contributed photo MARY LOU MONTGOMERY If the prediction comes to fruition, and the Supp

Jacky Brothers Imhof was a young girl when “Forgotten Gastronomical Delicacies” was first published by members of the Holy Cross Church of Ilasco in 1961-1962. This is her personal copy of the book, which is now being reprinted. Funds from the sale of the cookbook will be used for ongoing maintenance of the historic church building. Contributed photo/Jacky Brothers Imhof. MARY LOU MONTGOMERY In the early years of the 1960s, a thriving community existed to the south of Hanniba

This image, believed to have been taken before the Civil War, shows the businesses along the east side of North Main street, 300 block. The City Drug Store, operated by Thomas E. Brittingham (1794-1876) was located within this row of buildings. The Planters House hotel is visible in the row, as is the Morley Bros., wholesale food store. Steve Chou collection. MARY LOU MONTGOMERY Thomas E. Brittingham, (1794-1876) among the settlers when Hannibal was still in its infancy, was

Anthony Thompson, left, and Mark Bailey, with the Oklahoma Warriors for Freedom Foundation, presented a training session for the Mark Twain Area Peer Support Group on Nov. 13, 2024, at the Marion County Ambulance District office in Hannibal. Contributed photo MARY LOU MONTGOMERY Studies show that the effects of the stress upon first responders can be lasting and even debilitating, if not treated in a timely and compassionate manner. It is out of concern for the well-being of

The Marion County Courthouse at Hannibal under construction in 1901. To the west of the Courthouse (nearest the camera) is what was previously the home of Irving B. Brittingham, druggist. To the east of the courthouse (in the distance) can be seen the front of what was formerly the home of Dr. Littleton T. Brittingham and his wife, Susan W Brittingham. The Brittingham brothers’ father, Thomas E. Brittingham, arrived in Hannibal in 1837 and died in 1876. Dr. L.T. Brittingham d

Pictured at the new Diamond Express car wash are, from left, Brian Hays, Brent Zeiger, Christina Zeiger and Scott Zeiger. Contributed...

Alisha and Bradley Thomure cut the ribbon as part of the grand opening festivities for the newly opened B Elite Performing Arts Studio,...

The John Blinn Price family home, as illustrated in the 1884 book, “History of Marion County, Missouri.” The house was destroyed by fire...

At left, on the radio, is John Hark, at the scene of the Hannibal-LaGrange College administration building fire, June 22, 1989. At right...

Chris Dolbeare, a 13-year veteran paramedic with the Marion County Ambulance District, is the author of a newly released book on Amazon,...