Allen E. Massner
Allen E. Massner, 89, of Quincy, Ill., went to be with Jesus at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, surrounded by family at his home. Allen was born July 16, 1933, in Hancock, Minn., to Adolph E. and Rose Reber Massner. He married Rosemary Hoerr on Dec. 1, 1974, at the Apostolic Christian Church of…
Read MoreDerrill Dean Jackson
Derrill Dean Jackson, 77, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 2:05 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at his daughters home in Quincy, Ill. Derrill was born March 27, 1945, in Palmyra, to Walter and Leona Smith Jackson. He was married to Mary Flynn on Nov. 13, 1976, in Quincy. Derrill was the love of her life.…
Read MoreHarper takes on PHS cross country program
by Mark Cheffey This year’s PHS cross country program will be under the guidance of an experienced coach who knows what it takes to succeed at the demanding sport. Nicole Harper, the wife of the new district superintendent, Jason Harper, takes over the reigns after coaching cross country at Clark County for the past 13…
Read MorePHS girls tennis team under new leadership
by Mark Cheffey The PHS girls tennis team is under new but familiar guidance this season. Long-time coach, Jessica Gottman moved on during the off-season to become the new Palmyra Elementary School assistant principal, and she is being replaced by Alysha Barnett, who coached girls tennis her first five years in the district, and even…
Read MoreOn the fence
Some aspiring cowboys take in the scene during the 2022 Ethan’s Rodeo in the Marion County Fairgrounds arena Friday.
Read MoreCounty Commission affirms payment for attorney, okays new home request
by Patty Cheffey The third attorney for the Marion County prosecuting attorney’s office will be paid from the budget following action by the Marion County Commission Monday morning. Luke Bryan, prosecuting attorney, was present to confirm the third attorney he has will get paid, despite the fact it was not budgeted. In 2019, Bryan had…
Read MorePalmyra City council votes to hold property tax rate at last year’s level
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council set the property tax rate for the year, officially adopted a new city logo and changed the rate for curb and guttering installation during the regular meeting last Thursday. In addition, the council approved a newly revised solid waste contact, an Ignite sponsorship and expenditures for the new…
Read MoreTaste of Palmyra set for Monday, Oct. 17
On Monday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 9 p.m., Palmyra will be filled with great food, musical entertainment, children’s activities, crafts, a car and tractor show and more, during the 15th annual Taste of Palmyra hosted by the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce. A variety of food, from stick-to-your-ribs meals to decadent desserts, will be available…
Read MoreVFW seeks donations for building repairs
Norfolk-Smith VFW Post 11041, in Palmyra, is asking the public to help with a new fundraising campaign. In a letter distributed around the area, the post is seeking donations to help fund needed repairs to the VFW Hall roof and upstairs windows. “With these funds, our organization will be able to continue using our current…
Read MoreMoREC to hold 86th annual meeting Aug. 27
The 86th Annual Membership Meeting of Missouri Rural Electric Cooperative will be held as a drive-through meeting Saturday, Aug. 27, in the Palmyra High School parking lot, 1703 S. Main St. Registration and voting will be held between 9 and 11 a.m. To speed up registration, participants are asked to bring the registration…
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