Ambulance district looks at fleet options
by Patty Cheffey With delays and production issues inevitable, the Marion County Ambulance District is looking at all options when it comes to keeping their ambulance fleet “healthy.” Fleet management was discussed during last week’s Marion County Ambulance District board meeting, at which the board also heard an update on staff and staff location and…
Read MoreEugene A. “Gene” Gravot
Eugene A. “Gene” Gravot, 79, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at his home on Feb. 19 2022, at 11 a.m. Gene was born July 17, 1942 at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, Ill., to parents, Cyril A. Gravot and Ruth (Gregory) Metcalf, both deceased. Gene and Linda K. (Voepel) Gravot were married July 14,…
Read MoreCarl Rolland Lundberg Jr
Carl Rolland Lundberg Jr, 73, Sun City, Ariz.., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 11:50 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at his home in Sun City. Carl was born Aug. 17, 1948, in Hannibal, Mo., to Carl Rolland and Ruth Ann (Monroe) Lundberg Sr. Survivors include his wife of…
Read MoreMichael Koehler Menge
Michael Koehler Menge passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 14, 2022, in Lake Nona, Fla. Michael was born in Culver City, Calif., on May 1, 1940 to Irene (Thompson) and Maurice Menge. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Clarice Menge; and one brother, Frank William (Bill) Menge. He is…
Read MoreJanice Marie Baxter
Janice Marie Baxter, 84, Palmyra, Mo., died Feb. 10, 2022, in Spring Valley, Minn. Janice was born Aug. 29, 1937, in Fort Madison, Iowa to Lloyd L. and Grace N. Horton (Lamb). She grew up on a farm in rural Hancock County, Ill. She attended country school and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1954. …
Read MorePHS teams seeded second in districts
The PHS varsity girls and boys basketball teams both received second seeds in the Class 3, District 6 Tournament in Monroe City the week of Feb. 21-26. The Panthers received a first-round bye and will play in the semifinals at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, against the winner of Tuesday’s quarterfinal game between third-seeded Highland…
Read MoreLady Panthers dominate Monroe, Bowl. Gr.
The PHS girls varsity basketball team earned strong blowout victories over Bowling Green and Monroe City last week. The Lady Panthers (16-7, 4-2 CCC) capped the week with a 60-23 win over Bowling Green during Pink Out Night at the Gym Thursday. Palmyra used a relentless full-court press to help spark a 23-4 run to…
Read MorePanthers down Bowl. Gr., fall to Monroe
The PHS varsity boys basketball team finished strong for a 51-45 win at home over Bowling Green during Pink Out Night at the Gym Thursday. The Panthers (13-10, 3-3 CCC) built a six-point lead by halftime, but the Bobcats fought back to take a one-point lead going into the third period, when Palmyra finished with…
Read MoreCollege signings
Three PHS athletes signed letters of intent last Wednesday to continue their sports careers in college. From left, are Landyn Smith, who will play sprint football for Quincy University in Quincy, Ill.; Jazlin Gottman, who will play softball at Columbia College in Columbia, Mo.; and Noah Getz, who will also play sprint football for QU.
Read MoreR-II girls win Brashear Tourney
The Marion County R-II girls basketball team won the Brashear Tournament Championship with a dominating 61-29 win over the host squad Saturday. The Lady Mustangs (19-4) held Brashear to nine first-half points in building a 17-point lead going into the second half, and then went on a 24-12 run to secure the victory after three…
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