PHS girls get top seed, boys third for Highland Tournament
The PHS varsity girls basketball team received the top seed, and the boys team the third seed in the 2023 Highland Tournament Jan. 2-7. The girls will open play at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, against eighth-seeded Knox County, while the boys’ first game will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, against sixth-seeded Clark…
Read MorePanthers extend win streak to eight before falling to Burlington
The PHS varsity boys basketball team ran its season-opening winning streak with impressive home wins over Quincy Notre Dame and Unity (Ill.) before suffering their first loss Saturday to Burlington (Iowa) during the River Rivalry Series in Keokuk, Iowa. The Panthers (8-1) had their worst offensive output of the season in their 59-22 loss to…
Read MoreLady Panthers fall to QND, Unity but rebound for win over Burlington ND
The high flying PHS varsity girls basketball team came back to earth last week with back-to-back home losses to Quincy Notre Dame and Unity (Ill.) before rebounding with a win over Burlington (Iowa) Notre Dame during Saturday’s River Rivalries Series in Kahoka. Just three days after winning the Monroe City Tournament in dramatic fashion, the…
Read MoreArch, Lawson place first Battle of the Katy Trail Tournament
Four members of the PHS boys wrestling team placed at the Battle of the Katy Trail Tournament in Sedalia Friday and Saturday. Collin Arch (150) and Luke Lawson (106) took first place in their weight classes, while Tyler Spicknall (120) and Jose Juarez (215) took first place in the consolation bracket. The Panthers also competed…
Read MorePHS girls place at Sedalia tournament
Three members of the PHS girls wrestling team placed during the Battle of the Katy Trail Tournament in Sedalia, Mo., Friday and Saturday. Anna Ragar (115) and Grace Fessenden (235) took fourth place in their weight classes while Janie Triplett (135) placed sixth. The Lady Panthers also competed at a quad hosted by Blair Oaks …
Read MoreHoliday concert
PHS music teacher, Brianna Holder, conducts a combined middle school and high school choir during a Holiday choir concert in the high school gymnasium Sunday afternoon. The choirs performed numerous selections ranging from Carol of the Bells to You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.
Read MoreCounty to see costs rise for property, liability insurance
by Patty Cheffey Marion County will be paying about 10 percent more for property and liability insurance for 2023. Steve McGregor and Kara Viorel with First State Insurance Agency were present at Monday’s Marion County Commission meeting to discuss the insurance. Also during the meeting, the commissioners discussed a planning and zoning concern, two bridge…
Read MoreMore file for April election
The city of Palmyra now has candidates for all four positions up for election in April. Filing unopposed so far are Rusty Adrian, the incumbent, for mayor, city council candidates Brock Fahy, the incumbent, in Ward 1, Jim Church, Ward 2, and Pam Behring, the incumbent, in Ward 3. Filing continues for the April election…
Read MoreCity considering seeking bond issue
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council is considering placing two issues on the April 4 municipal election ballot. If given final approval at the next meeting, Jan. 5, the ballot issues would seek voter approval of $15 million no-tax bond issue to fund major water and sewer projects, and set a three-cent sales tax…
Read MoreR-I board approves new camera security system
Palmyra R-I students can feel a little more secure following action by the R-I Board of Education to purchase a new district-wide camera system. The board approved the purchase from USA Wireless, Quincy, Ill., during their regular meeting last Tuesday evening, at which they also approved an agreement to allow the golf teams to use…
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