PHS wrestling program looks for success with larger numbers under new coach
by Mark Cheffey The PHS boys and girls wrestling team numbers are up and their new coach is excited about the outlook for a successful season. Jeremiah Reed, who excelled at wrestling at Hannibal-LaGrange University, where he was named Athlete of the Year in 2018, was already familiar with the PHS program and some of…
Read MoreMustangs go to 2-2
The Marion County R-II boys basketball team earned its first victories of the season at home over Community and Bevier last week. The Mustangs (2-2) capped the successful week with a resounding 68-27 victory over Bevier, Thursday. Leading by just seven points at the half, the Mustangs (2-2) put the game in hand by out-scoring…
Read MoreLady Mustangs earn first victory of season
The Marion County R-II girls basketball team earned its first win of the season, 52-24, at home over Bevier, Thursday. The Lady Mustangs (1-3) got out to a 10-6 lead before going on a 19-6 run to go into halftime up by 17. They then opened the second half with an 18-8 run to put…
Read MoreTwo PHS cheerleaders perform during special event at Disney World
Two members of the PHS cheerleading team recently enjoyed the thrill of performing at Disney World in Florida. Gabi Cissna, a junior, and Elina Reed, a sophomore, participated in the Varsity Spirit Spectacular, Nov. 17-21, at the Walt Disney World® Resort Cheerleaders and dancers who were invited to perform in the event are part of…
Read MoreCounty discusses grant opportunities
by Patty Cheffey Improvements could be coming to the Marion County Jail and Veterans Road could be seeing some lighting, if the county receives a couple of grants. The Marion County Commission discussed two grants through the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments during their meeting Monday morning, at which they also approved agreements with…
Read MoreCity approves bank depository agreement
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council lasts Thursday agreed to change its bank depository agreement. In addition, the council discussed moving ahead with a proposed ordinance covering fire inspections of commercial property and considered a property zoning variance request. The council unanimously approved a DDA-MMDA deposit placement agreement with HOMEBANK through IntraFi Networks Deposits.…
Read MorePalmyra man faces burglary, forgery and gun charges
A Palmyra man faces charges of burglary, forgery and unlawful possession of a firearm following lengthy investigations by the Palmyra Police Department. According to Police Chief Eddie Bogue, three felony arrest warrants were issued Nov. 22 against Nicholas M. Bennett, 33, of Palmyra, by the Marion County prosecuting attorney’s office including one count of second…
Read MorePanthers hold on for 54-51 win over Elsberry in season opener
The PHS varsity boys basketball team opened the season with a 54-51 win over Elsberry in front of the home crowd last Tuesday. The Panthers jumped out to a good start, and it was a good thing they did, because the visitor roared back in the second half to make it close down the stretch.…
Read MorePHS girls shut down Elsberry early in 65-35 season opening win
The PHS varsity girls basketball team opened the season with an impressive 65-35 win at home over Elsberry last Tuesday. The Lady Panthers came out with a strong defense and opportunistic offense in building a 31-12 halftime lead that took most of the drama out of the contest. An aggressive full-court press and relentless half-court…
Read MoreMustangs fall at Paris, N. Shelby to open season
The Marion County R-II varsity boys basketball team began the season with road losses to Paris and North Shelby. The Mustangs fell behind early in a 43-33 loss at North Shelby, last Tuesday. The Raiders got out to a 14-6 lead before going into halftime up 25-16. Marion County kept pace in the second half,…
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