‘Memorial Day is about remembrance, gratitude’
by Patty Cheffey Explaining the four pillars as to why men and women are willing to sacrifice themselves for this country, W.T. Johnson addressed a crowd of around 100 citizens at this year’s Memorial Day service at Greenwood Cemetery. Johnson, a Palmyra native, who spent two years in service after being drafted in 1969, was…
Read MoreGraduation time
Commencement ceremonies were held for Palmyra R-I and Marion County R-II graduating seniors this past week. At left, the PHS gymnasium was packed during Thursday’s commencement, which was moved indoors due to the threat of rain. At right, the 18 Marion County graduating seniors toss their hats into the air Friday after receiving their diplomas. …
Read MoreMCAD board OKs van, truck purchase
by Patty Cheffey With constant repairs to current vehicles and with the uncertainty of getting remounts completed, the Marion County Ambulance District approved the purchase of two new vehicles. A 2022 van and a 2019 truck were approved from Pinnacle during the ambulance board’s meeting last week, at which the board also discussed chassis remounts…
Read MoreAfter 0-7 season beginning, Panthers compete comeback to win district title
by Mark Cheffey Panther baseball coach Mark Loman said some of his favorite teams from the past were the ones that ended up being surprises. Well, he got another one, during his final season at Palmyra. After having weathered an 0-7 start, the Panthers not only came back with a 12-3-1 turnaround, but they won…
Read MorePHS girls track team qualifies for state in seven events
The PHS girls qualified for state in seven events, following sectional track and field competition in Montgomery City Saturday. Heading to the MSHSAA Class 3 Girls Track and Field Championships in Jefferson City this Friday and Saturday are Candra King in two of the throwing events, the 4 x 800 meter relay team, the team’s…
Read MorePHS boys qualify for state in four events
Two members of the PHS boys track and field team have qualified for the state meet. Hayes Miller, a junior will compete in this Friday and Saturday’s MSHSAA Class 3 Track and Field Championships in three events, while Evan Pennewell, a freshman will compete in one. During sectional competition in Montgomery City, Saturday, Miller placed…
Read MoreLochman, Janes compete at state golf tournament
Palmyra’s Laydin Lochman and Jonas Janes competed in the MSHSAA Class 2 Boys Golf Championships in Columbia last Monday. “These two did an amazing job and represented well,” said Coach Chris Parsons. Competing in the state tournament for his second time, Lochman finished in a five-way tie for 21st place after two rounds at the…
Read MoreStraus earns three state track medals
Marion County’s Delaney Straus earned medals in three of her four events during the MSHSAA Class 1 State Track and Field Championships in Jefferson City Friday and Saturday. Competing at Jefferson City High School’s Adkins Stadium, the senior took: third place in the triple jump at 10.7 meters; fourth place in the 3,200 meters…
Read MoreR-I, R-II seniors to receive diplomas
Palmyra High School will see 76 students walk to accept their diplomas during commencement exercises on Thursday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m. on the high school football field. On Friday, May 27, 18 Marion County R-II seniors will walk across the stage to accept their diplomas during the school’s commencement exercises, which will be held…
Read MorePalmyra City Council approves boundaries for proposed Community Improvement District
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council last Thursday gave final approval for the boundaries of the proposed Community Improvement District involving downtown Palmyra and some of the surrounding area. The unanimous vote was the next step in a process to provide property improvement and economic development for the designated territory. In other business, the…
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