MILAN, Mo. — Summer temperatures are climbing across north Missouri, and health officials say taking a few simple precautions can help prevent heat-related illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, anyone can become sick from extreme heat, but older adults, young children, pregnant women and people with heart disease, asthma or other chronic health conditions face a greater risk. People who work outdoors, including farmers, construction workers and landscapers, are also more vulnerable. The CDC recommends staying cool, drinking plenty of water and recognizing the warning signs of heat-related illness before they become life-threatening. Outdoor activities should…

Andrea Marie King, 54, of Taylor, MO, passed away at 7:22 PM, Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Wes Gehrke and Pastor Brian Eckhardt will officiate. Burial will follow at…

By Ella Aguilar The Palmyra City Council met on Thursday, July 9th, and the council members were greeted by over a dozen people in the council chambers and over twenty watching from home. Matt Rybinski, a resident of Palmyra, stated his concerns with the city council about the data center proposition that Mayor Rusty Adrain…

LillyJean “LJ” Lurae Roberts, 9, of rural LaGrange, MO, passed away at 12:10 PM, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO.   Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Palmyra United Methodist Church in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Brian Eckhardt and Pastor Mark…

We had more hot and humid weather this week, but we had some relief with rainfall over the weekend.  The blackberries are very sweet, and I think the raccoons, coyotes, and birds are eating them faster than we can pick them!                     South Union Baptist Church gathered for worship today, and Brother Dan’s message…

What a beautiful week of weather we have had, lots of sunshine, some rain an inch in my gauge, some other area residents had more rain than that.  However, we are still needing some rain in the local area. It brings me great sorrow to tell my followers, LillyJean Roberts age 9 who we have…

The United Pentecostal Church of Palmyra will hold Vacation Bible School July 27-30 for children ages 3-11. The program will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening at the church, 1210 S. Home St. in Palmyra. This year’s theme is“Oasis Adventures.” Dinner will be served at 6 p.m.Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by…

NECAC and Royal Banks of Hannibal are offering Financial Literacy sessions.The free classes begin July 14, with biweekly sessions for 12 weeks at the NECAC Marion County Service Center,3518 Palmyra Road inHannibal. Start time is5 p.m.Topics include financial services, budgeting and money management. Food will be offered. People who are interested should RSVP with NECAC…

NECAC Deputy Director for Housing Development Programs Carla Potts, from right, talks with Gracie LaFoe and Allie Bennett of Northeast Power of Palmyra and NECAC Board Member Glenn Eagan of Shelby County during a “Roundtable on Housing Affordability and Opportunity Zones” July 9 in Hannibal. The event, hosted by NECAC and the U.S.Department of Housing…

The Heritage Seekers July Program will be one to honor the 250th Birthday of America. Joe Baldwin will present the program of recapping Palmyra Missouri’s contribution of first-time history, stories and events that helped make America . The program will be on July 20, at 7 p.m. At the Halls Hall in Palmyra Mo. It…