Donna Jeane Wilson
Donna Jeane Wilson, 69, Maywood, Mo., went home to be in the arms of her Jesus on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at 10:10 p.m., in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born on May 30, 1953, in Hannibal, Mo., to Allen Morris Hagerty and Norma Jean (Martin) Hagerty Funkenbusch. She married Samuel…
Read MoreKenneth Ray Oberg
Kenneth Ray Oberg, 88, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 8:33 p.m., Friday, Dec. 23, at his home in Palmyra. Kenneth was born May 21, 1934, in Hermann, Mo., to Ezra Franklin and Noma B. (Mitchell) Oberg. The family moved to Quincy, Ill. in 1949. He was a 1952 graduate of Quincy High School. He…
Read MorePanthers finish 2022 with win
The PHS varsity boys basketball team remained undefeated against Missouri opponents with a 42-26 win at Louisiana last Tuesday. The Panthers got out to a 13-3 lead and enjoyed a 29-11 halftime advantage before maintaining the edge the rest of the way. Bear Bock scored 10 of his game-high 12 points in the first half,…
Read MorePHS girls down Louisiana 65-29
The PHS varsity girls basketball team completed the 2022 portion of the schedule with a 65-29 win at Louisiana last Tuesday. After getting out to 11-5 edge, the Lady Panthers (8-2) went on a roll and out-scored Louisiana 45-18 in the second and third quarters to take control of the game. Nine players contributed on…
Read MoreMustangs beat LaPlata, 45-37
The Marion County R-II boys basketball team completed 2022 with a 45-37 win at LaPlata last Monday. The Mustangs (4-5) got out to a 10-4 lead with Porter Britt contributing two field goals, Joey Lagemann a three pointer and Wyatt Ragar a field goal and free throw. Lagemann continued his hot shooting with three treys…
Read MoreR-II girls fall to LaPlata, 49-32
The Marion County R-II girls basketball team ended 2022 with a 49-32 loss at LaPlata last Monday. The Lady Mustangs forged a 30-21 halftime lead as Grace Jensen-Page sank four field goals and Kennedy Hathaway put in two shots from outside the arc to lead the team. But LaPlata recovered to out-score Marion County 28-9…
Read MorePFPD gets first all new truck since 1994
by Mark Cheffey Santa was a little late delivering to the Palmyra Fire Protection District, but at least the present came in time for Christmas. Earlier this month, the department took possession of a brand-new fire truck, a 1,000 gallon pumper that will become the lead vehicles to calls as soon as it is prepared…
Read MoreGet the lead out: EPA rule mandates lead removal from water systems
by Mike Scott NEMOMedia Nobody wants lead in their water, but many people may have trace amounts in their home’s water. The Environmental Protection Agency has passed a rule which mandates water providers, including cities and water districts, start the process of removing any lead from their water systems. The first step required by the…
Read More2022 in review: Successful fair highlights summer
The following is a review of the news from the second third of 2022 as gleaned from the Palmyra Spectator: May 4 Corey Mehaffy, executive director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council announced Monday that Doyle Equipment Manufacturing and Riverview Manufacturing, makers of dry fertilizer handling equipment, are expanding operations in Palmyra. The project…
Read MoreAdopt-A-Child
A total of 102 children from 44 families were given a brighter Christmas thanks to the generosity of individuals, businesses and organizations that donated to the Palmyra Area Ministerial Alliance’s Adopt-A-Child program this season. Pictured at left is Susan Schwanke, the program’s organizer, along with members of her crew who helped unload and organize all…
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