Everett “E.H.” Dooley
Everett “E.H.” Dooley, 65, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 11:04 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Monroe County, Mo. E.H. was born May 8, 1957, in Hannibal, Mo., to Henry W. and Cleo E. (Hess) Dooley. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and was a 1975 graduate of Palmyra High School. Survivors include his sisters,…
Read MoreFive Panthers make all-district baseball team
Five Panthers were named to the Class 3, District 6 All-District Baseball Team as chosen by the coaches. The five, seniors, Landyn Smith, Alex Loman, Adam Goodwin and Nolyn Richards and sophomore, Ethan Tallman, led the Palmyra to the district title. Also named to the team were: Mark Twain – Chase Hasner Highland – Cooper…
Read MoreLoman, Lundberg make all-academic baseball team
Two Panthers were recently named to the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Academic Baseball team. Alex Loman, a senior, and Jon Lundberg, a junior, were named to the team in Class 3 for meeting the criteria set forth by the MHSBCA.
Read MoreSaluting the red, white & blue
Palmyra’s annual Flag Day celebration, organized by the Chamber of Commerce was held Saturday under sunny skies. Main Street was lined with onlookers as the traditional parade made its way south from Palmyra High School to the courthouse square. Pictured (left & right) are two of the many patriotic parade entries, including American Legion…
Read MoreMarion County Commissioners approve purchase of new highway equipment
by Patty Cheffey While county finances remain in good shape, there isn’t quite enough budgeted for the three pieces of equipment requested by the Marion County Highway Department. The county commissioners reviewed the requests during Monday’s meeting, at which they also approved a bid and a proposal, discussed bridges and lighting Veterans Road and approved…
Read MoreMaintaining the old jail
Work was ongoing last week to maintain the historic old jail in Palmyra. Employees of Pischer Masonry were busy tuck-pointing the brick work and sand blasting the paint off the stone walls of the back of the jail in preparation for a new coat of a paint. Gary Stuhlman, a member of the Heritage Seekers,…
Read MoreDonnie “Don” Lee Clift
Donnie “Don” Lee Clift, 82, Kahoka, Mo., died Friday, June 3, 2022, at his home in Kahoka. He was born Dec. 2, 1939 in Alexandria, Mo., the son of John and Helen Oberman Clift. Don graduated from Kahoka High School with the Class of 1957. He joined the Iowa Army National Guard in…
Read MoreFive Panthers named to All-CCC baseball squad
Five Panthers were named to the 2022 Clarence Cannon Conference All-Conference Baseball team. Seniors Alex Loman, Landyn Smith, Adam Goodwin and Alex Wilson made the first team, while Ethan Tallman, a sophomore, earned second team honors. Macon’s Chrisjen Riekenberg was named Player of the Year while Kyle Robuck was named Coach of the Year after…
Read MoreFishing For Freedom on parade
A parade of more than 100 boats came through Palmyra Sunday afternoon in conjunction with the Fishing For Freedom event in Quincy, Ill. over the weekend. Area citizens volunteered their boats to be used active military veterans paired with professional anglers for the annual event. NEMO Power Cooperative provided a flag arch for the parade…
Read MoreFlag Day Parade set for Saturday
The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Palmyra Flag Day Parade Saturday, June 11. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the Palmyra High School and go north on Main Street to the Marion County Courthouse. There is no need to register and no fee. Line up will be at the…
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