County OKs 911 grant application, storm water project bid
by Patty Cheffey Although a necessary step for now and although it won’t be a benefit to Marion County, the county commissioners signed off on a grant application for the Marion County 911. During their meeting Monday morning, the commissioners heard about a statewide 911 grant from Mike Hall, Marion County 911 coordinator, which will…
Read MoreR-II board reviews financials ahead of new school year
The Marion County R-II Board of Education reviewed financials and learned of two approved grants as they prepare for the start of the 2021-22 school year. Superintendent Jason Keilholz shared estimated finishing financials and is beginning work on the Annual Secretary of the Board Report. “I hope to be done on that by the end…
Read MoreBonnie Jo Stoddard Williamson
Bonnie Jo Stoddard Williamson, 94, resident of Dallas, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2021, at Mercer Place, Rowlett, Texas. Bonnie was born on Sept. 13, 1926, in Quincy, Ill., to Ray and Leta McClintic Stoddard. She attended Stone Hill School and Palmyra (Mo.) High School, graduating in the class of 1944. Bonnie married Scott…
Read MoreLula Alice Freiling
Lula Alice Freiling, 85, Lewistown, Mo., formerly of Mendon, Ill., passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Country Aire Retirement Estates in Lewistown. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m Saturday, July 24, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel. Rev. Matthew Flatley will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra. Friends and…
Read MoreMt. Olivet UMC to mark 150 years
by Patty Cheffey Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Taylor, Mo., will be celebrating a special event as they recognize their 150th anniversary on Sunday, July 25, with a special service. The regular Sunday School service at 10 a.m. and the worship service at 11 a.m. that day will be followed by a carry-in dinner,…
Read MoreCounty rejects storm water drainage bid accepted by city
by Patty Cheffey Rejecting the lowest bid, stating they would prefer one of the Marion County bidders, the Marion County Commission sent the bids for the storm water drainage project back to the city of Palmyra. That decision was made during the Marion County Commission meeting Monday morning, at which they also signed paperwork for…
Read MoreCity accepts low bid for drainage project
The Palmyra City Council unanimously approved accepting the low bid of those submitted for completions of a joint city-county project to correct a storm water drainage issue at the Palmyra courthouse square during last Thursday’s regular meeting. In addition, the council approved establishing a special district in an effort to encourage improvement of Palmyra’s downtown.…
Read MoreR-I board raises meal prices for coming year
by Patty Cheffey Students in the Palmyra R-I School District will be paying a little bit more for meals following action by the R-I Board of Education last week. The board also set the tax rate hearing for the 2021-22 school year for Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m. and approved several handbooks for the…
Read MoreDog search
Marion County Conservation Agent Don Clever works his service dog, Penny, during the Marion County Library Story Time at Flower City Park Monday morning. The dog’s task was to find items hidden in the grass. Beforehand, Destiny Drebes, the library’s youth services coordinator, read a story to the gathering of children and parents.
Read MoreKarl F. Speer
Karl F. Speer, Durham, Mo., passed away at 2:14 p.m., at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill., on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Karl was born on April 5, 1949 in Hannibal, Mo., to Walter Earnest Speer and Dorothy E. (Powell) Speer. He is survived by his longtime companion and significant other, Sandra Benson; two children, Tracy…
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