Straus makes all-state
Marion County R-II’s star girls basketball player made all-state. Delaney Straus, a senior and the team’s leading scorer, was named to the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Class 1 All-State Girls Basketball team.
Read MorePanther baseball team falls to Elsberry
The PHS varsity baseball team remained winless to start the season with a 12-6 loss at Elsberry last Tuesday. The Panthers were also supposed to play Canton Thursday, but the game was rained out. Elsberry out-hit the Panthers 13-9 in handing Palmyra its third-straight loss. Palmyra scored a run in the top of the first…
Read MoreMustangs win opener, 2-0, over Knox County
The Marion County R-II baseball team opened the season with a 2-0 home win over Knox County last Monday behind the impressive pitching of Cooper Stotts. The senior left-hander did not allow a hit over 5.2 innings while striking out 15 and walking just three in earning the mound victory. Meanwhile, the Mustangs scored two…
Read MoreNew Citizens Advisory Group begins work to help form a transportation plan for city
by Mark Cheffey A special group appointed by Palmyra Mayor Rusty Adrian is going to attempt to do what has been elusive for decades: develop a transportation plan for the city. The mayor’s newly appointed Community Advisory Group met Wednesday for the first of a series of meetings during which the group hopes to help…
Read MoreLittle on April 5 ballot for local voters
Local voters will have little to decide on the General Municipal Election ballot when they go to the polls April 5. In Palmyra, most voters will only be deciding the fate of three propositions offered by the city of Palmyra while those in Ward 1 get to decide the only city council race. Incumbent Ellen…
Read MoreCounty sends paintball field issue back to P&Z
by Patty Cheffey Hoping to still work out a compromise between neighbors, the Marion County Commission again asked Matt Courtney to put together a comprehensive plan and present it to the county planning and zoning commission on his proposed paintball facility. Courtney and his wife, along with is attorney James Lemons, were present at Monday’s…
Read MoreTeacher shortages impact Northeast Missouri schools
by Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Recruiting and retaining qualified teachers is a challenge for all schools in Missouri. The average pay for Missouri teachers ranks 50th in the United States, at $32,970. The current minimum starting wage allowed by the state of Missouri is just $25,000. The problem is particularly challenging across northeast…
Read MoreTaylors to be honored by United Way for philanthropy
On Friday, April 22, Raymond and Janet Taylor of rural Palmyra will be honored at United Way’s Evening of Philanthropy as the Philanthropic Couple of the Year. Raymond and Janet Taylor rarely can be found at home as they spend much of their time volunteering and supporting causes close to their heart in our community.…
Read MoreAmbulance board adopts new cell phone, social media policy
by Patty Cheffey After hearing concerns both internally and externally, the Marion County Ambulance Board adopted a new cell phone and social media policy. The board adopted the new policy during their recent meeting, at which they also learned new captains and FTOs had been appointed, heard updates on the GEMT funding and on the…
Read MoreJohn E. Gottman
John E. Gottman, 67, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 9:15 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2022, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. John was born June 22, 1954, in Hannibal, to Chauncey and Thelma Bross Gottman. He was married to Louise J. Brown on June 2, 2000, in Palmyra. She survives. Other survivors include seven…
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