🌱 What Hannibal residents should do if they find a “lost” fawn
Hannibal, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Hannibal! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Hannibal residents should do if they find a “lost” fawn
- How a $4 million gift could reshape MACC’s Hannibal campus
- Hannibal Pirates outlast Bluejays in 33-run slugfest at Liberty
Also on today's calendar: Drop-In Pickleball and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 60.
- Monday: A severe thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Missouri Department of Conservation says to leave wildlife wild (wgem.com) — In Hannibal, state conservation officials are urging residents to leave baby deer, rabbits, and other young wildlife alone, even if they appear abandoned. A Marion County conservation agent explains that mothers often stay away during the day to avoid predators and says people should only move animals slightly if they’re in danger from pets, noting it’s illegal to rehab wildlife without a permit. 
2. MACC receives $4 million gift to support Hannibal campus (muddyrivernews.com) — Moberly Area Community College’s Hannibal campus is set for a major boost thanks to a roughly $4 million bequest from the Harold and Laura Robertson trust, one of the largest gifts in MACC history. College leaders say the funds will strengthen programs, facilities, and workforce training in Hannibal and across northeast Missouri, with detailed spending plans to be announced as planning continues.
3. Jett Karrick's 3-Run Blast is Highlight in Win Over Liberty (thepetersburgobserver.com) — Hannibal’s Pirates outslugged the Bluejays 20-13 in a wild, wind-blown game at Liberty, despite a huge late rally from the Jays. The same day, the Bluejays bounced back to beat Liberty 14-9, highlighted by Jett Karrick’s first career home run, a three-run shot in the seventh.
4. Davenport man accused of kidnapping, human trafficking (kwqc.com) — Hannibal is connected to a serious human trafficking investigation after Davenport police say they were alerted by Hannibal officers about a woman allegedly forced into sex work and sent there by Uber. An Iowa man now faces kidnapping and human trafficking charges tied to incidents beginning in early March, along with a separate vehicle theft charge.
📸 Around Hannibal
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Pittsfield at Hannibal
Hannibal High School, 4500 McMasters Ave, Hannibal
5:00 pm
Monday April 27
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Other local events
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Annual Book Sale
Hannibal Free Public Library , 200 S. 5th St. , Hannibal
10:00 am -
Drop-In Pickleball
Admiral Coontz Armory , 301 Warren Barrett Dr , Hannibal
6:00 pm -
“The Inspiration for Tom Sawyer” – Jim Waddell Live Performances
120 N Main St , Hannibal
4:00 pm -
Bad Art By Good People Art Auction
The Orchard , 2200 Palmyra Rd , Hannibal
6:00 pm -
Commencement
Mabee Sports Complex , 9669 MO-168 , Hannibal
10:00 am -
“The Inspiration for Tom Sawyer” – Jim Waddell Live Performances
120 N Main St , Hannibal
4:00 pm
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Annual Book Sale
Hannibal Free Public Library , 200 S. 5th St. , Hannibal
10:00 am -
STEAM Squad
Marion County Library Sub-district #1 , 212 S Main St , Palmyra
3:30 pm -
Baseball @ Camp Point
Monroe City R-i Monroe City, MO 63456
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MC JV Golf Tournament @ Mosswood
Monroe City R-i Monroe City, MO 63456
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HS Track @ Macon Gerald Mansfield Invitational
Monroe City R-i High Monroe City, MO 63456
4:00 pm
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
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- Shoe Sensation, Inc. posted a job opening for 2nd Assistant Manager - Part Time in Hannibal. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales – Part Time in Hannibal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hannibal here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)
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