Editor’s note: Brian Stuhlman, a Palmyra native and PHS graduate lives in Columbia, Mo. with his wife, Marvna, a Ukrainian native. This is his third story updating readers on how things are going in the war-torn country and about family still living there. by Brian Stuhlman In Ukraine, hope is a wonderful, though sometimes scary,…

The Palmyra Parks & Recreation Department has embarked on an effort to reconnect with nature. In doing so, the department has introduced No Mow zones in the city’s parks, including Flower City Park and the Well Family Nature Park.  “We already promote physical activity. We already support inclusive play. We are starting programs to bring…

The Marion County Ambulance District continues to be hampered by supply shortages, and, in some cases, alternative treatments are being explored. Chief John Nemes noted the supply shortages during the MCAD board meeting last week, at which the board heard updates on ambulance inspection, employee insurance, iPhones and the remount schedule. Pain medication has been…

Substitute teachers for Marion County R-II will be making more money following action by the R-II Board of Education at their meeting recently. The board approved raising the amount paid to substitute teachers to $90 a day without a certificate and $100 a day with a certificate. Previous amounts were $75 and $80. Superintendent Jason…