Fulton Daily News

Hannibal High School will dismiss classes at 12:20 today (Wednesday). The dismissal affects only the high school. The problem is a water main break due to the ongoing construction at the school.

Fulton voters approved a new school district budget, but the vote for a seat on the Board of Education is close enough that the district will undertake a recount Wednesday morning.

The budget was approved 623 – 573, a margin of about 52.1% to 47.9%.

Hannibal’s school budget passed Tuesday by about as narrow a margin as you will see.

The budget was approved, 330-321, or 50.7% yes to 49.3% no.

“I really did not expect it to be so close.  That was a big surprise,” said Superintendent Mike DiFabio.

The Raider lacrosse teams ends its season on a down note.

Hannibal’s Board of Education will soon begin the process of picking a new Superintendent of Schools.

The board is setting up committees that will help with the process.

Today, citizens who vote on the district’s budget proposal can also fill out a small form to indicate their interest in being part of the committee.