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Fugitive contractor nabbed in Illinois, 100 miles from St. Charles County
This is the time, when people are dealing with storm damage, that alleged victims of Raymond Alexander fear he might resurface. FOX 2 has reported on the consistent warnings from customers who told us they received nothing for the money they paid, all while Alexander had apparently skipped town.
Fatal accident on Highway 61 claims Monroe City woman’s life
A single-vehicle accident on Highway 61, two miles north of Palmyra, resulted in the death of Crystal P. Hooper, 37, of Monroe City, early Sunday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 2:02 a.m. on May 26, 2024. Hooper was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe southbound when the vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned. Hooper was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene by Marion County Paramedic B. Schrage at 2:15 a.m. Hooper was not wearing a seat belt.
Monroe City woman killed in one-vehicle traffic accident Sunday morning on U.S. 61 near Palmyra
MONROE CITY, Mo. — A Monroe City woman was killed in a one-vehicle traffic accident early Sunday morning. A 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Crystal Hooper, 37, of Monroe City was southbound on U.S. 61, two miles north of Palmyra, when the vehicle traveled off the left side of the road, struck an embankment and overturned, ejecting Hooper. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to a report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
More evaluation of fitness ordered for Payson man facing attempted first-degree murder charge
QUINCY — A judge determined Tuesday morning that further evaluation is needed to determine if a Payson man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder is fit to stand trial. Thomas Delcour, 34, appeared with attorney Tony Cameron and public defender John Citro in Adams County Circuit Court on...
After gun violence, who cleans up the street? Philadelphia takes on a traumatic task
Next month marks two years since Addie Dempsey's grandson, Raheem Hargust, was killed during a shoot-out on her South Philadelphia block. He was 36, and a frequent visitor to his grandma's house. The night of Hargust's death, police came to collect evidence, remove the body and speak with neighbors, Dempsey...
Pin oak captures title of Tree of the Month for May in Hannibal
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A pin oak tree at the home of Joe and Sharon Welch at 601 Country Club Drive has been selected as Tree of the Month for May. The Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to celebrate Hannibal’s urban forest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage and inspire by example proper planting and tree care in Hannibal. The city of Hannibal is celebrating this year the designation of Tree City USA for 25 years in recognition of its commitment to urban and community forestry programs.
Two from Kahoka, one each from Palmyra, Hannibal to compete for Miss Missouri Teen title starting June 10
MEXICO, Mo. — Four teens from northeast Missouri will travel to the heart of Missouri on Monday, June 10 to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews and evening gowns at Missouri Military Academy as Miss Missouri’s Teen kicks off its 19th year. The Miss...
Driver injured in Flint Hill Road crash near New London
A single-vehicle accident occurred on May 25, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Flint Hill Road, 3.5 miles northeast of New London, Missouri. The crash involved a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, which sustained moderate damage. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver, Colton D. Horstmeyer, a 20-year-old man from...
2 Edina residents hurt in one-vehicle crash on wet highway
SHELBY COUNTY, Mo. — Two young Edina residents were hurt in a one-vehicle accident. It happened at 6:20 Sunday morning in Shelby County. According to a crash report on the Missouri State Highway Patrol's website, a 17-year-old boy from Edina was driving northbound on Highway 151, 5 miles north of Clarence, when he lost control of the car on the wet roadway.
Birthday Blessings serves foster children in Missouri, filling ‘at-risk kids with hope and dignity’
HANNIBAL, Mo. — May is National Foster Care Month, and the United Way of the Mark Twain Area has been highlighting the work of Birthday Blessings throughout May. Birthday Blessings, a nonprofit organization headquartered in West Plains, serves foster children throughout the state of Missouri, including those in Marion, Ralls and Monroe counties. Birthday Blessings’ mission is to fill “at-risk kids with hope and dignity,” and their motto is to “meet needs and spread cheer in the Missouri foster community.”
Ewing Farmers Market Kicks Off Second Season
Makers and growers from our community are excited to kick off a second season selling their unique, fresh, and local goods at the Ewing Farmers Market Saturdays from 9am-2pm. The market takes place at the Ewing Community Park throughout the summer. Community members were enthusiastic about the Ewing Farmers Market...
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