Steven Eugene Kreider
Steven Eugene Kreider, 61, Palmyra, Mo., went to be with Jesus at 10:25 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill. Steven was born March 31, 1961 in Ironton, Mo. David L. and Ilene (Lantz) Kreider were blessed to add him to their family at a very young age.…
Read MoreElizabeth W Roth
Elizabeth W Roth, 102, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 7:45 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, Ill. Elizabeth was born Oct. 1, 1920, in Hannibal, Mo., to Sidney and Lalla “Bier” Weseman. She was married to Jerry Roth on July 10, 1045 at the Quincy College Chapel in Quincy.…
Read MoreMustangs qualify for state cross country meet after taking second at districts
The Marion County R-II boys cross country team won second place at districts Saturday and qualified for the state meet. Competing at the Class 1, District 3 meet in Fulton, the Mustangs scored 77 points to finished eight behind first place and seven ahead of Stoutland, and will now advance to the Class 1 state…
Read MorePHS cross country seasons end at districts
The PHS boys and girls cross country teams ended their season at the Class 3, District 3 meet in Fulton Saturday. None of the boys and girls finished in the top 30 to qualify for the state meet in Columbia this Saturday. Alyssa Noland came the closest to earning a trip to state, finishing 34th…
Read MorePalmyra falls to Hallsville 31-0 in first round of districts
The PHS varsity football season came to an end in the first round of districts Friday with a 31-0 loss at Hallsville. The Panthers officially finished with an 0-10 record with the one victory over Highland forfeited due to a MSHSAA rules violation. The last six regular season games with Macon, Brookfield, Monroe City, Clark…
Read MoreTrick-or-treating
Trick-or-treaters were out in advance of Halloween Monday. At far left, Palmyra Elementary School students in costume, parade in front of other students, teachers and family as part of the school’s Halloween Day activities. At left, Maple Lawn Nursing Home renewed a tradition of welcoming trick-or-treaters at the Palmyra facility after not holding the event…
Read MoreCounty signs off on health insurance, oks buying sheriff’s vehicle
by Patty Cheffey It was good news for Marion County as their health insurance numbers came in at an average 2 percent decrease. Carla Meyers with First State Insurance, was present at Monday’s Marion County Commission meeting to update them on the new numbers. Also Monday the commissioners approved the purchase of a new sheriff’s…
Read MoreAnnual Chamber banquet plans set
Local businesses will once again have the opportunity to showcase themselves at the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Banquet, Thursday, Jan. 12. Sponsors will be able to decorate their tables and highlight their products or services or surprise guests with a theme, such as a movie, chocolate or “winter wonderland.” Tables of eight…
Read MoreFood purchase back for BLP holiday gift show
Food for purchase will be available this year at the 49th annual BLP Holiday Gift Show. The show, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Palmyra High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will also be featuring vendors with everything from arts and crafts to clothing to jewelry to more food. The…
Read MorePalmyra FFA contest team takes second at national convention
Palmyra’s FFA quartet that won a national championship last year, almost pulled it off again this year in a completely different competition category. Palmyra’s Farm and Agribusiness Management team of Evan Nierman, Timothy Wellman, Augustine Mahsman and Ji Yong Ni took second place at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 26-29. The four…
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