After 0-7 season beginning, Panthers compete comeback to win district title
by Mark Cheffey Panther baseball coach Mark Loman said some of his favorite teams from the past were the ones that ended up being surprises. Well, he got another one, during his final season at Palmyra. After having weathered an 0-7 start, the Panthers not only came back with a 12-3-1 turnaround, but they won…
Read MorePHS girls track team qualifies for state in seven events
The PHS girls qualified for state in seven events, following sectional track and field competition in Montgomery City Saturday. Heading to the MSHSAA Class 3 Girls Track and Field Championships in Jefferson City this Friday and Saturday are Candra King in two of the throwing events, the 4 x 800 meter relay team, the team’s…
Read MorePHS boys qualify for state in four events
Two members of the PHS boys track and field team have qualified for the state meet. Hayes Miller, a junior will compete in this Friday and Saturday’s MSHSAA Class 3 Track and Field Championships in three events, while Evan Pennewell, a freshman will compete in one. During sectional competition in Montgomery City, Saturday, Miller placed…
Read MoreLochman, Janes compete at state golf tournament
Palmyra’s Laydin Lochman and Jonas Janes competed in the MSHSAA Class 2 Boys Golf Championships in Columbia last Monday. “These two did an amazing job and represented well,” said Coach Chris Parsons. Competing in the state tournament for his second time, Lochman finished in a five-way tie for 21st place after two rounds at the…
Read MoreStraus earns three state track medals
Marion County’s Delaney Straus earned medals in three of her four events during the MSHSAA Class 1 State Track and Field Championships in Jefferson City Friday and Saturday. Competing at Jefferson City High School’s Adkins Stadium, the senior took: third place in the triple jump at 10.7 meters; fourth place in the 3,200 meters…
Read MoreR-I, R-II seniors to receive diplomas
Palmyra High School will see 76 students walk to accept their diplomas during commencement exercises on Thursday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m. on the high school football field. On Friday, May 27, 18 Marion County R-II seniors will walk across the stage to accept their diplomas during the school’s commencement exercises, which will be held…
Read MorePalmyra City Council approves boundaries for proposed Community Improvement District
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council last Thursday gave final approval for the boundaries of the proposed Community Improvement District involving downtown Palmyra and some of the surrounding area. The unanimous vote was the next step in a process to provide property improvement and economic development for the designated territory. In other business, the…
Read MoreCommissioners open financing bid
by Patty Cheffey The Marion County Commission opened the lone bid for financing of equipment for the highway department, then tabled it because at this point, it’s not for certain what equipment would be available for purchase. The bid was opened during Monday’s commission meeting, at which they also discussed funding for lighting Veterans Road…
Read MoreMarvin David “Dutchman” Reagan
Marvin David “Dutchman” Reagan, 82, Ely, Mo., left his earthly home on May 21, 2022, at Monroe City Manor. Marvin was born April 29, 1940, in Ely, to David Joshua and Minnie (Lehenbauer) Reagan. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia (Wiley) Reagan, to whom he was proudly married for 62 years; one son, Marlin…
Read MorePHS girls place second at district’s
The PHS girls track and field team took second place at the Class 3, District 4 meet hosted by Montgomery County Saturday. In addition, nine athletes qualified in 10 events for this Saturday’s Class 3, Sectional 2 meet a Montgomery County. Qualifying for sectionals were: Candra King, first place in the discus at 34.59 meters…
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