Hannibal regional port authority lands funding
Corey Mehaffy, executive director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, announced June 23 the Missouri Department of Transportation has approved funding for the Marion/Ralls Regional Port Authority, dba Hannibal Regional Port Authority, to purchase land in Taylor/West Quincy for a new public port development. Mehaffy confirmed his office received confirmation in April of up…
Read MoreCommissioners hear update on Veterans Road lighting
by Patty Cheffey Although uncertain if the project would be approved, the Marion County Commission is proceeding with applying for a grant to install lights along Veterans Road. The plans were discussed during Monday’s commission meeting, at which they also approved a pay request and heard updates on bridge work and fiber cable. According to…
Read MoreTwo new Extension employees introduced
by Mark Cheffey University Extension has two new employees working out of the Marion County Courthouse, one getting to know the area, and the other getting reacquainted. Nick Wessiak, the new agronomy field specialist, is a Missouri native, but new to the area, while Elizabeth Thordsen, is a Palmyra High School graduate, who has returned…
Read MoreEleanor Jeanne Willsey
Eleanor Jeanne Willsey, 85, Hannibal, Mo., passed away at 9:24 a.m., Sunday, June 19, 2022, at her home. Eleanor was born on Dec. 9, 1936, in Hannibal, the daughter of Oney G. and Amelia (Browning) Neff. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” O. Willsey on Dec. 19, 1954, in Hannibal. Robert preceded…
Read MoreLoman, Smith make all-state baseball team
Two Panthers were named to the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 3 All-State Team. Alex Loman, a senior, was named a first-team catcher, while Landyn Smith, a senior, was named a second-team infielder. Loman batted .408 with a .516 on-base percentage, 20 runs scored, 16 RBI and 17 walks. As a catcher he…
Read MoreFabius Community House centennial celebrated with emphasis on community
by Mark Cheffey The centennial of the opening of the Fabius Community House in 1922 was marked on a sunny summer-like day Saturday. But it was what has taken place in and outside the beloved building that was most celebrated by those gathered there. “A lot of life happened in this place,” said Valerie Conley,…
Read MoreR-I board adopts almost $12 million budget
Palmyra R-I District faculty and staff will see an increase in their pay after action by the R-I Board of Education last week. The board adopted the annual budget of $11,816,455 for the 2022-2023 school year (FY23), which included a $1,750 increase to the base salary for teachers in addition to the $400 vertical step…
Read MoreSublette crowned Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen
Missouri has a new Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen and Palmyra has another reason to be proud. Mallory Sublette of Palmyra, was crowned this weekend in the Missouri Military Academy gymnasium. “I am on top of the world,” said Sublette of winning the title. “I have dreamed about being Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen since I got…
Read MoreCity council signs on for seeking grant funding
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council last Thursday took action concerning a number of proposed sewer and storm water drainage projects. In addition, the council voted to pay for a hotel feasibility study, reviewed proposed street overlay projects and set a special closed session to discuss the city’s open building inspector/code enforcer position. The…
Read MoreA cool place to be
With temperatures soaring into the mid to upper 90s, the Flower City Park swimming pool has become an extra popular placed to cool off, including last Friday when Palmyra Elementary School summer school students also came to enjoy water fun.
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