2021 Panthers win PHS’s first-ever state golf title
by Mark Cheffey The PHS boys golf team added a coveted state championship trophy to the school’s collection last Tuesday, winning the Class 2 title in Bolivar. It was a unique championship for the school’s 11th overall, considering Palmyra was the only “team” in the running, but it was also well-deserved, with them dominating all…
Read MorePHS girls win seven state medals
The PHS girls track and field team came home with seven medals from the Class 2 state championships in Jefferson City Friday. The Lady Panthers finished ninth in the team standings at Jefferson City High School’s Adkins field, but it capped a rewarding season for the group. “I am so proud of this season and…
Read MorePHS boys bring home four state medals
The trio of PHS boys track and field athletes of Weston King, Abe Haerr and Hayes Miller brought home four medals and the 4 x 400 meters relay team one other from the Class 2 State Championships in Jefferson City Friday. As a team, Palmyra finished in a 12-place tie with Spokane with 20 points.…
Read MorePanthers dominate in earning district baseball title
by Mark Cheffey The PHS boys baseball team blew away the competition for the Class 3, Distict 7 championship Friday in Flower City Park. Rain ended up compacting the tournament into a two-day event, and the Panthers (17-8) played a double header, beating Highland and Monroe City by a collective score of 26-0 to advance…
Read MoreStraus wins three more state medals
Marion County’s Delaney Straus closed out her stellar high school track and field career by winning three medals at the Class 1 State Championships in Jefferson City Saturday. Straus took first place in the 3,200 and 800 meters and second place in the 1,600 meters. On her own, Straus earned 28 points to provide the…
Read MorePHS holds open, outdoor graduation
Seventy-eight PHS seniors received their diplomas during commencement ceremonies at the football field Thursday. The weather cooperated and it was held outdoors allowing open attendance to the event this year. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the school district to hold a social-distancing ceremony last spring which was limited to a small number of family members. Lauren…
Read MoreCounty OKs rezoning request
by Patty Cheffey Lee Adkins will be able to proceed with building new storage units, but not until he completes what the Marion County Commission determined were stipulations not followed on his first rezoning request. The commissioners added three stipulations to the zoning change before approving it during Monday’s commission meeting, at which they also…
Read MoreCouncil discusses cemetery agreement
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council continued to discuss on-going negotiations with the Greenwood Cemetery Board on reaching an agreement for city maintenance of the old city cemetery during last Thursday’s regular meeting. In addition, the council approved an ordinance amending the city’s building codes and approved an amended budget for the recently closed-out…
Read MoreMemorial Day service at Greenwood Monday
A traditional Memorial Day service, hosted by the American Legion and Auxiliary, will be held at Greenwood Cemetery Monday at 10 a.m. The service will feature the traditional 21-gun salute, laying of the wreath, special music and the playing of taps. There will also be a special message provided by Jason Janes, who served four…
Read MoreR-II baccalaureate, commencement Friday
Twelve seniors will be accepting their diplomas during commencement exercises at Marion County R-II School Friday evening at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. The evening begins and ends with “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by Lori Byers. The invocation will be provided by Rev. Dewayne Larenson. Carson Bock will follow with special music, then…
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