P&Z commission votes 5-0 not to recommend rezoning
by Mark Cheffey The Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 Thursday in favor of not recommending the rezoning of 40 acres off Mo. 6 on the north edge of the county to allow its use as a paintball field. However, the controversial issue then went before the Marion County Commission Monday for final…
Read MoreTwo from MCR-II school chosen to attend Girls State
Two Marion County R-II students have been selected to attend the 2022 Missouri Girls State. Natalie Nick and Tristen Holt will attend Missouri Girls State June 11-28 on the campus of Lindwood University, St. Charles, Mo. Both girls are juniors at Marion County R-II High School in Philadelphia, and are being sponsored by the…
Read MoreArch, Triplett bring home state wrestling medals
by Mark Cheffey Two PHS wrestlers earned state medals, including Collin Arch, who won his third state title in three tries during the MSHSAA Wrestling Championships in Columbia over the weekend. Meanwhile, Luke Triplett took third place in his weight class during his final state run as a senior. Two other wrestlers did not medal…
Read MorePHS girls end regular season on win streak
The PHS varsity girls basketball team went into districts riding a four-game winning streak, thanks to wins over Hannibal and Highland last week. The Lady Panthers (18-7) capped the week with their second victory of the season at home over Highland, 66-45. The final score is somewhat misleading as the Lady Cougars fell behind early,…
Read MorePanthers down Hannibal, fall to Highland to end regular season schedule
The PHS varsity boys basketball team fell to Highland, 61-50 in the regular season finale at home Saturday. The Cougars earned a measure of revenge against the Panthers (14-11) after losing the first two contests. Saturday’s game was originally scheduled for Friday, but was postponed due to the snow. The Panthers finished conference play with…
Read MoreLady Mustangs fall to Canton 58-50
The Marion County R-II girls basketball team saw their four game winning streak ended going into district’s with a 58-50 loss at Canton last Tuesday. The Lady Mustangs (19-5) stayed with the Lady Tigers 16-15 in the first quarter but then suffered through a 29-14 run by Canton that gave the host team a 14-point…
Read MoreR-II Mustangs’ comeback falls short against Canton
The Marion County R-II boys basketball team made a great comeback, but fell in overtime, 91-81, at Canton last Tuesday. The Mustangs (5-16) fell behind 26-17 and trailed by eight going into the final period,when they went on a 17-9 run to tie the game and send it into overtime. However, the Tigers out-scored Marion…
Read MoreDigging out again
A snow storm which dumped from eight to 10 inches of snow Thursday resulted in area residents having to dig their way out of snow drifts for the second time in three weeks. Snow blowers like the one pictured being used to clear off the Lovegreen Motors parking lot were a handy machine to have.
Read MoreFiling period under way for August primary
The filing period for those interested in running for Marion County government offices, subject to the Aug. 2, 2022, Primary Election, will open at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, and will close at 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, according to Valerie Dornberger, Marion County clerk and election authority. Filing will take place at…
Read MoreHannibal Expressway study moving forward
Corey Mehaffy, executive director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council announced recently the Missouri Department of Transportation has added the Hannibal Expressway Engineering Study to the scoping portion of their Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and will be hiring a consultant. Addressing congestion on U.S. 61 through Hannibal has been a need for the…
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