Lady Mustangs lose in overtime at Paris in season opener
The Marion County R-II varsity girls basketball team went 0-2 to start the season with losses to Paris and North Shelby. The Lady Mustangs opened the season with a 34-31 loss in overtime at Paris, Nov. 18. The score was close throughout until it went into overtime ied at 30. Reese Sutton, a freshman, led…
Read MorePanthers Ritchey named to NE Media Class 2 All-District team
A Panther was named to the 2022 Northeast Media Class 2 All-District Football team. Aaror Ritchey, a junior defensive back made the squad. Bowling Green Head Coach Joe Chinn was named Coach of the Year after leading the Bulldogs to a district title. 2022 NE Media Class 2 All-District Football Team OFFENSE Quarterback – Mykel…
Read MoreDeck the Hall
With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror, the Christmas season took over in Palmyra over the weekend. At left, Santa Claus waves as the Palmyra Fire Department gave rides with Santa Saturday afternoon. The tradition has been going since 1981. In fact, one rider, Lisa Bross, said she has been taking the ride for 35…
Read MoreMoDOT warns county of less snow plowing due to staffing shortages
by Patty Cheffey Marion County residents had better hope for light snow this winter, or expect to be stuck at home for a while, unless they live on the two main highways in the county. The Marion County Commission had a visit from Jeff Kroner, area engineer with MoDOT during their meeting Monday morning, who…
Read MoreNatural gas rates to rise Dec. 4
To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas as well as a change in the company’s Actual Cost Adjustment factor, Liberty Utilities (Midstates Natural Gas) Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities customers will see natural gas rates change under a filing that takes effect Dec. 4. The ACA factor is a mechanism which tracks…
Read More‘It’s Panther Ball’ – Coaching friendship leads to closer relationship for boys, girls teams
by Mark Cheffey Panther Ball season is under way. Grown out of a strong friendship between the Palmyra High School boys and girls basketball team coaches, and a desire by them to foster stronger team, school and community support, the emphasis is being moved from two teams to one this season. And, it showed strongly…
Read MoreBarry Buckwalter
Barry Buckwalter, 69, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 2:06 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at his home. Barry was born on Dec. 9, 1952, in Hannibal, Mo., the son of John and Mary (Sitton) Buckwalter. He was united in marriage to Carol (Axton) Buckwalter on May 15, 2004 in Palmyra. She survives. Other survivors include…
Read MoreStephen Gregory “Greg” Crame
Stephen Gregory “Greg” Cramer, 72, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 12:08 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. Greg was born April 28, 1950, in Burbank, Calif., to Glen and Doris (Daniel) Cramer. He was married to the love of his life, Neola Marie Rowsey, on Feb. 15, 1980 in Quincy,…
Read MoreJoAnne Goodwin Elmore
JoAnne Goodwin Elmore, 87, Palmyra, Mo., went home to be with her Jesus at 4:18 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2022, at her home surrounded by family and friends. JoAnne was born on Dec. 16, 1934, in Hannibal Mo., to Clarence (Tuffy) Goodwin and Maude (Epley) Boleach. Survivors include two daughters, Christine Eversole, Hannibal; and Diane…
Read MoreTheresa Dianne Kindhart
Theresa Dianne Kindhart, 80, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at her home on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. Theresa was born in Rushville, Ill., on June 12, 1942, to Richard and Mary (Gillenwater) Welty. She married Harry Eugene Kindhart on Sept. 3, 1960, in Mt. Sterling, Ill. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1998. Survivors…
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