Mustangs fall to Brashear, 38-29
The Marion County R-II girls basketball team absorbed a 38-29 loss at home to Brashear last Tuesday. Trailing by just one after the first quarter, Marion County was out-scored 11-4 in the second quarter. The Lady Mustangs trimmed Brashear’s lead to three going into the final period before the visitors went on a 15-9 run…
Read MoreR-II girls lose to Brashear 62-57
The Marion County R-II boys basketball team got off to a good start, but could not hold it together in a 62-57 loss at home against Brashear last Tuesday The Mustangs (4-6) got out to a 15-9 lead, but were out-scored 53-42 the rest of the way. Jackson Stewart sank six three pointers in scoring…
Read MoreFive vying for Tony Lenzini Tournament queen
Five PHS girls are vying for the title of Tony Lenzini Tournament queen. The five, one of whom will be crowned during ceremonies during the tournament Tuesday, Jan. 17 are senior, Abbey Redd, juniors Ashley Bode and Taytum White, and sophomores Sydney Compton and Clare Williams. The crowning ceremony will occur during halftime of the…
Read MorePalmyra puts $15 million bond issue, marijuana sales tax on ballot
by Mark Cheffey The city will seek voter approval in April for a $15 million no-tax bond issue and a three-cent marijuana sales tax following action taken during Thursday’s regular council meeting. Both measures to place the issues on the April 4 Municipal Election ballot received unanimous council approval. To be identified on the April…
Read MoreCounty to limit animals allowed into courthouses
by Patty Cheffey While Marion County swore in officials during their meeting last week, they voted to swear off animals this week. After having some difficulty at the Hannibal Courthouse with people bringing in their pets, the Marion County Commission voted to adopt a rule to allow only “properly certified service animals” to the courthouses…
Read MorePolice department gets three new-look patrol cars
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra Police Department has three new patrol vehicles after a long wait and a decision to go in another direction to obtain them. The department now has three 2022 Chevrolet Tahoes, purchased through a prominent Des Moines, Iowa, firm, breaking a previous tradition of obtaining Ford Explorers through a state bidding…
Read MorePPD out one car damaged in crash
Even as Palmyra Police Department were awaiting delivery of the last of three new patrol vehicles, one of the department’s older cars became a casualty due to a three-car crash last Monday. Palmyra Police Corporal Patrick Anderson escaped injury in the crash which injured three people and occurred in the southbound lanes of U.S. 61…
Read MoreRita P. Nelson
Rita P. Nelson, 83, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 2:01 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. Rita was born Nov. 16, 1939, in Hove, England to George and Florence Brown Hill. She was married to Dan Nelson on Dec. 6, 1969. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Dan Nelson,…
Read MoreRebecca “Beckie” Edna Fletcher
Rebecca “Beckie” Edna Fletcher, 83, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 2:41 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at her home in Palmyra. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra. Father Gerald Kaimann will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may…
Read MoreSandra Jean Pruett (Redd)
Sandra Jean Pruett (Redd), 65, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 6:31 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at her home in Palmyra. Sandy was born Oct. 20, 1957, to Dale and Stella (Wise) Redd, Palmyra. Both proceed her in death. She was married to Richard Pruett Jr. on Jan. 21, 1979, at Bethel Baptist Church near…
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