County learns of courtroom updates due to COVID – Marion County tops in state for virus spread rate
by Patty Cheffey In light of a new order of the Missouri Supreme Court and Hannibal Regional resources being stretched to the limit, Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd has issued a new administrative order for the Palmyra Courthouse courtrooms. The Marion County Commission learned of the new order during its meeting Monday morning, at which they…
Read MoreAmbulance district seeks help due to COVID cases
by Patty Cheffey With both Hannibal Regional and Blessing Hospital having had to go on diversion because of a lack of beds, the Marion County Ambulance District has dealt with some logistic issues when transporting patients. The number of calls along with the need to call in outside help were discussed during the Marion County…
Read MoreCity council looks to solve storm drainage
The Palmyra City Council Thursday, discussed efforts to help correct storm water drainage issues members were alerted of during the council meeting the week before. Also Thursday evening, the council gave approval to pay a hiring bonus to secure the services of any officer and also okayed a contract allowing the police department to be…
Read MoreUnited Way receives grant for library program
The United Way of Mark Twain Area received a grant from the Community Foundation to expand the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program to all communities in their service area. In Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Ralls and Shelby counties, which make up the area served by the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, several communities have…
Read MoreEthan’s rodeo time
Ethan’s Rodeo enjoyed a two-night run in the fairgrounds arena in Palmyra, Friday and Saturday. At left, a rider leads the way with fireworks and the Red, White & Blue during Friday’s opening ceremony. At right, children wait in line to participate in the stick horse parade. The event raised money for children with neuroblastoma.
Read MoreGrant C Hess
Grant C Hess, 90, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 6:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra,. Grant was born May 18, 1931, to Edward “Ed” and Nellie Jahn Hess. He was married to Joyce Gottman on Jan. 9, 1952, in Palmyra. Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years,…
Read MoreTammi S. Fitzpatrick Rieff
Tammi S. Fitzpatrick Rieff, 41, Hannibal, Mo., and formerly of Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 2:22 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal. Tammi was born Feb. 23, 1980, in Kansas City, Kan., to Debra Sue Fitzpatrick. Survivors include her son, Alex Baker, Palmyra; aunt, Janet Hagerty (Steve), Palmyra; uncle, Dennis…
Read MoreKenneth Wilfred Ryan
Kenneth Wilfred Ryan, 97, Monroe City, Mo., passed away Thursday morning, Aug, 12. 2021, at Monroe City Manor. Kenneth was born in Grantsdale, Mont., April 7, 1924, to Lewis Ryan and Vivian (Vance) Ryan in the home of his maternal grandparents. He was raised by his father and paternal grandparents, Frank and Elizabeth (Klein) Ryan…
Read MoreDonald “Don” G. Kesner
Donald “Don” G. Kesner, 86, Hannibal, Mo., passed away at 1:40 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at Hannibal Regional Hospital, in Hannibal, Mo., surrounded by his family. Donald was born Feb. 24, 1935, in Clarence, Mo., to Glen Kesner and Georgia Sanders Kesner. He was married to Joyce J. Pollard Kesner on July 3, 1955,…
Read MorePHS Softball preview: Lady Panthers hoping to play into post season
by Mark Cheffey The PHS softball team is hoping to take the next step this year and make a playoff run. “The goal is always a playoff run,” said second-year head coach Alexis Meyers, whose team went 13-11 and fell in the district title game last year. “I would like to see this team improve…
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