Mary Ellen (Wallen) Roberts
Mary Ellen (Wallen) Roberts, 77, formerly of California, passed away at 10:24 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at her home in Hannibal, Mo. The family is being served by Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, Mo. There will be no services at this time. Online condolences may be shared at www.lewisbrothersfuneralchapel.com.
Read MoreLouise Marie Hartvigsen Harvey
Louise Marie Hartvigsen Harvey, 54, passed away following a long illness on May 3, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. She was born in San Bernardino, Calif., on June 28, 1966, and was immediately adopted by her parents, Jay and Janice Hartvigsen, Bountiful, Utah. Her infectious smile and a trip to Disneyland to pick her up made…
Read MorePanthers clinch piece of Clarence Cannon Conference title
The PHS varsity baseball team hit a rough patch, losing three games in two days that included getting no-hit. On a positive note, the Panthers (11-7) clinched a piece of the conference title with a thrilling 3-2 win at home over Centralia Thursday. Hannibal’s Tanner VanWinkle tossed a no-hitter as the Pirates handed Palmyra a…
Read MorePHS boys golfers win Clarence Cannon Conference Tournament
The PHS boys varsity golf team conquered the Clarence Cannon Conference at the league tournament at the Norwoods Golf Course in Hannibal Thursday The Panthers carded a 348 to easily out-shoot the second-place team from South Shelby (369) as well as everyone else including Centralia (372), Highland (411), Macon (418), Clark County (440), Monroe City…
Read MorePHS girls track team wins Macon meet, dominates at Hannibal
The PHS girls track and field team won the Gerald Mansfield Invitational meet in Macon Tuesday and dominated the Becky Thatcher Relays in Hannibal Friday. The Lady Panthers earned 99.33 points to beat out a field that included Monroe City (74), Kirksville (72), Moberly (49), Brookfield (47.33), Marceline (47), Macon (40), Father Tolton Regional Catholic…
Read MorePHS boys track team competes at Macon
The PHS boys track and field team took fifth place at the 13-team Gerald Mansfield Invitational meet in Macon Tuesday. The Panthers scored 50 points to finish behind Kirksville (122), Monroe City (74), Putnam County (63) and Macon (58), but ahead of Father Tolton Regional Catholic (41, Moberly (41), South Shelby (35), Paris (25.5) Brookfield…
Read MorePolar vortex brings big power bill to Palmyra
by Mark Cheffey Palmyra utility customers are feeling the ripple affects of the polar vortex that all but crippled Texas’ electrical grid in February. Palmyra’s Board of Public Works issued May bills that included a $7 extra line-item charge per meter. That charge will be assessed to all electricity users in Palmyra for the 24…
Read MoreMusical return
Music made its return to the PHS gymnasium as the the high school and middle school music programs performed their first spring concert in two years Sunday afternoon. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of last year’s event, but the middle school and high school bands and high school choir, all under the direction of…
Read MoreDCS to serve more summer meals in Palmyra
Douglass Community Services will be modifying the USDA Summer Meals Program because of the continuing effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. “The USDA has granted a specific waiver that will allow us to serve more meals while, simultaneously supporting social distancing,” said Douglass’ Chief Development Officer Stacey Nicholas. This summer, Douglass will distribute meal packs that…
Read MoreCounty approves bridge funding trade
by Patty Cheffey In order to get the ball rolling on the bridge on County Road 402, the Marion County Commission approved a trade for BRO funds. Approval was given for that trade during Monday’s meeting, at which they also requested approval to go in the hole to get that project going, reappointed the county…
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