R-II board OKs staff wellness plan
The Marion County R-II Board of Education covered a light agenda at their May meeting. The district will continue to try to give staff the means to stay healthy, after the board approved the Staff Wellness Plan for the 2021-22 school year. “This simply gives staff incentives for participation in monthly wellness activities,” explained Superintendent…
Read MoreCurtis Lee Lieurance
Curtis Lee Lieurance, 55, formerly of Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Mendon, Ill. Curtis was born Nov. 18, 1965, in Hannibal, Mo., to George Elmo and Patsy Ann (Browning) Lieurance. Curtis married Patricia Fleer-Costigan Lieurance in 2000 and together they had one daughter. Survivors include his children, Abbey…
Read MoreCary Allen Kaden
Cary Allen Kaden, Canton, Ga., and formerly of Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021. at his father’s home in Palmyra. Cary was born June 18, 1975, in Quincy, Ill., to Carl Kaden and Virginia Kaden. Survivors include his parents, Carl Kaden and Virginia Harrison (William); three children, Lance Kaden, Ashton…
Read MoreKathleen M. (Drawe) Perry
Kathleen M. (Drawe) Perry, 67, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 5:38 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Kathleen was born Aug. 8, 1953, in Kirksville, Mo., to Chester Henry Drawe and Tilda Jane Lewis Drawe. She was married to Steven Ray Perry on Aug. 31, 1975, in LaGrange,…
Read MorePHS girls track team qualifies for eight state events
Twelve members of the PHS girls track and field team qualified for the state meet in eight events during Class 2 Sectionals in Monroe City Saturday. “The kids did amazing,” said Coach Nicholas Koetters. “I am very proud of these girls, and they have a great chance going forward and doing well on Friday.” The…
Read MorePHS boys headed to state in eight events
Five members of the PHS boys track and field team qualified for the state meet in eight events during the Class 2 Sectional meet in Monroe City Saturday. The group will compete in the Class 2 championships this Friday at Jefferson City High School’s Atkins Field. Athletes had to place in the top four to…
Read MoreKoetters leaving PHS for Bowling Green
by Mark Cheffey Palmyra High School is losing the only cross country coach the school has ever had. Nicholas Koetters, who led the program from its inception in 2012, has resigned from his teaching and coaching positions in the district and will be going to Bowling Green, where he will teach history and serve as…
Read MoreRea next PHS boys basketball coach
The PHS boys varsity basketball has a new head coach. The Palmyra R-I School District announced Friday the hiring of Brian Rea as the new head coach. In addition, Rea will serve as middle school physical education teacher and middle school football coach. Rea is currently serving as athletic director, teacher and coach at Payson…
Read MorePHS boys golf team wins district tournament
by Mark Cheffey The PHS boys golf team kept winning right into this week’s state tournament. The Panthers added a district title last Monday at Hannibal’s Norwoods Golf Course, and qualifying for the Class 2 state tournament which was played at Bolivar Monday and Tuesday. Results were not available for this edition. “The boys are…
Read MoreWeather delays start of district baseball tournament
The Class 3, District 7 baseball tournament being hosted by Palmyra is getting delayed by the weather. The top seeded Panthers were supposed to play in the semifinals Monday, but as of Monday afternoon, the game had been pushed back to Wednesday. Barring more setbacks, Palmyra is now set to play at 4 p.m. Wednesday…
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