In 1900: Where to locate the new court house? Many shared views
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
New ‘tunnel-style’ car wash the latest in clean technology
Pictured at the new Diamond Express car wash are, from left, Brian Hays, Brent Zeiger, Christina Zeiger and Scott Zeiger. Contributed...
Studio expansion brings dance to historic district
Alisha and Bradley Thomure cut the ribbon as part of the grand opening festivities for the newly opened B Elite Performing Arts Studio,...
House atop highest hill consumed by fire in ’08
The John Blinn Price family home, as illustrated in the 1884 book, “History of Marion County, Missouri.” The house was destroyed by fire...
Hark accepted each challenge as a new opportunity to learn
At left, on the radio, is John Hark, at the scene of the Hannibal-LaGrange College administration building fire, June 22, 1989. At right...
Paramedic offers behind-the scenes look into emergency responder’s role
Chris Dolbeare, a 13-year veteran paramedic with the Marion County Ambulance District, is the author of a newly released book on Amazon,...
Inside of these walls: What history prevailed
Believed constructed prior to the onset of the Civil War, this manse was located on the west side of Fifth Street, south of Broadway,...
Rural Missouri roots shaped course of memoir writer’s life
Delores Swigert Sullivan grew up in the Hannibal/Palmyra area, the daughter of noted musicians Al and June Swigert. She has written a...
Nutrition Center offers it all: Good meals, social setting
Angie Cole, lead cook for the Hannibal Nutrition Center, cooks up a batch of fried chicken in preparation for a Thursday lunch at the...
The town of Hannibal can claim actress as her own
Miss Florence Wood, aka Mary B. Shoot and Mrs. Felix Morris, was a prominent character actress of her era, performing in plays from coast...