Spring Fling ACS fundraiser set for April 23
The “Flower Children” team of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is hosting their 20th annual “Spring Fling” Saturday, April 23, at the American Legion Hall – Post 174 in Palmyra. The fun-filled evening includes a social hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and auction at 7:15 p.m. The meal…
Read MoreYouth bowlers hope to earn scholarship money at this season
by Patty Cheffey A group of young people from Palmyra and the surrounding area have been enjoying some extra bowling with the hopes of there being scholarship money at the end of the season. A traveling youth bowling group was formed at Main Street Lanes, under the guidance of Doug Voepel, after a request was…
Read MoreWall drying work at courthouses tabled
by Patty Cheffey Although they received information on costs, the Marion County Commission voted to table any action on the drying out of walls in the courthouses until more information can be obtained. Renodry presented the commissioners with their findings and provided a costs to eliminate water in the walls of the Hannibal and Palmyra…
Read MoreFeigenspan files to run for commissioner
The Republican race for presiding commissioner has grown to three. Gerre Feigenspan, of Hannibal, filed this past week to run for Marion County presiding commissioner in the August primary election. He joins the incumbent, David Lomax, of Palmyra, and Eddie Bogue, Palmyra in seeking the county-wide position. The filing period for those interested in running…
Read MorePalmyra police participating in traffic enforcement initiatives
The Palmyra Police Department is doing its part this month to help prevent traffic fatalities. Police Chief Eddie Bogue announced Friday, his department is participating in three grant-funded traffic enforcement initiatives in March and is planning to do more through the year. After statewide traffic facilities reached a 20-year low of 749 in 2008, the…
Read MoreCity council approves buying three patrol cars
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council last Thursday gave the okay for the police department to purchase three new patrol cars. Also during the regular meeting, the council approved an ordinance to transfer street numbering responsibilities to Marion County Emergency Services, agreed to hire a new cleaning service for city hall and the police…
Read MoreSchool foundation awards two grants
After reviewing a total of nine applications, the Palmyra School Foundation has awarded two grants through the Warren & Katherine Head Memorial Fund. Grants were recently awarded to Nicole Gard and Hailey Neirman. The grant to Nicole Gard, will support her work in the school’s PACE program to provide LEGO Education BricQ Motion kits which…
Read MoreDonald A. “Donnie” Keller
Donald A. “Donnie” Keller, 82, Maywood, Mo., passed away at 9:02 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2022, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Donnie was born March 21, 1939, in Taylor, Mo., to James W. and Mary Francis Elizabeth Foreman Keller. Survivors include his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Donnie was…
Read MoreDavid C. “Craig” Bent
David C. “Craig” Bent, 68, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 3:07 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. Craig was born July 14, 1953, in Quincy, Ill. to Jesse Lionel and Dorothy M. Wood Bent. He was married to Kathy Harrison on March 31, 1978, at St. Joseph Catholic Church…
Read MoreThree Lady Panthers named to all-district team
Three Lady Panthers were named to the Class 3, District 6 Girls All-District Basketball team as chosen by the coaches. Sophomore Candra King and sophomoresfreshmen Sydney Compton and Clare Williams made the team along with South Shelby’s Miranda Patterson, Belle Roush, Kaylee Gaines and Emma Dovin, Highland’s Ansley Bringer, Clark County’s Alexis Ellison and…
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