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Mary Ruth Scholl

Mary Ruth Scholl, 92, Hannibal, Mo., passed away at 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Luther Manor Nursing Center in Hannibal. Mary was born Oct. 9, 1930, in Higbee, Mo., to Manuel and Margaret Webb Daiprai. She was married to Joe B. Scholl in New London, Mo., March 3, 1949,  and her former husband…

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Jason Bradley Dicken

Jason Bradley Dicken, 52 Cartersville, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, in his residence. Born in Davenport, Iowa on Feb. 25, 1971, he was the son of the late John Dicken and the late Rose Mary (Smith) Dicken. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Virgil Harmon Dicken.  After the passing…

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Bulldogs drop Panthers for 40-22 loss

The PHS varsity football team came out flat early in a 40-22 loss at Brookfield Friday. Hoping to build on momentum gained during their first victory the week before, the Panthers (1-4) spotted the Bulldogs 24 points before out scoring them 22-16 the rest of the way. Two costly plays by Palmyra gave the Bulldogs…

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Lady Panthers go to 2-2 in conference

The PHS varsity softball team went to 2-2 in Clarence Cannon Conference play with a win over South Shelby and a loss to Macon this past week. The Lady Panthers (6-7) earned an 11-8 conference victory at home over South Shelby last Tuesday. Trailing by one, Palmyra scored four in the second and four in…

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PHS girls tennis team goes to 6-3 on season

The PHS girls tennis team went to 6-3 on the season with wins over Mexico, Hannibal and Kirksville, along with a loss to Quincy High School. Palmyra reached the six-win mark with a 6-3 win at home over Kirksville last Tuesday. Winning singles matches were Molly Gottman, 8-2, Kenie Bollin, 8-3, Natalie Bartz, 8-4, and…

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PHS cross country teams compete at Columbia meet

The PHS boys cross country team took 17th place out of 35 in their division at the Gans Creek Classic meet in Columbia Saturday. Jacob Barnes led the team with a 41st place finish out of 265 runners with a time of 18:45.55. Also running were: Carter Harper, 50th place, 19:04.87; Wesley Summers, 86th place,…

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Lady Mustangs lose to North Shelby, 14-1

The Marion County R-II softball team went 1-1 this past week, falling to North Shelby, 14-1, while Bucklin forfeited. The Lady Mustangs (4-5) absorbed a 14-1 loss at home to the Lady Raiders last Tuesday. Marion County was also scheduled to play at Clopton, Friday, but results were not made availabe. This week, the Lady…

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Mustang cross country team competes in Columbia

The Marion County R-II cross country team took 22nd place out of 35 teams in their division during the Gans Creek Classic meet in Columbia Saturday. Mustangs running were: Levi Wright, 35th place (out of 265), 18:38.80; Porter Britt, 38th place, 18:42.34; Rheo Schluckebier, 89th place, 20:00.61; Nathan Wright, 232nd place, 24:27.52; and James Walker,…

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Five vie for PHS homecoming queen

Five candidates are vying for the 2023 PHS homecoming queen crown this Friday. The five are seniors, Lauren Highfill and Lauren Sheputis, juniors, Sydney Compton and Rylan Plank, and sophomore, Janie Triplett. The queen will be crowned during half time of the homecoming football game against Monroe City. The five will also ride in the…

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County hears updates on bridges, jail roof

by Patty Cheffey Marion County will not get a new bridge using state funding until 2026 at the earliest. The Marion County Commission heard an update on bridges during their meeting Monday, at which they also discussed the roof at the jail and painting at the courthouse and approved a fund transfer. Western District Commissioner…

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