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Panthers win two by blow-outs, lose two by one run

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The PHS varsity baseball team went through the extremes in going 2-2 last week. The Panthers went to 10-4 on the season with two blow-out wins Friday after losing two games by one run earlier in the week. The Panthers saw their five-game win streak come to an end with a tough 15-14 loss at…

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PHS girls take second at Brookfield meet

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The PHS girls track and field team took second place at the Gary Ewing Invitational in Brookfield Friday, falling just five and a half points behind first-place Marceline. “It was a good day over all at Brookfield,” said Coach Nicholas Koetters. “We weren’t at full strength but that didn’t stop them from doing well. “We…

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Mustangs rally past North Shelby for 2-1 victory

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by Troy Treasure NEMOnews Media Group Runs were hard to come by Thursday at North Shelby. Pitchers Rob Uhlmeyer of North Shelby and Marion County’s Spencer Whetstone combined for 23 strikeouts during their complete game performances as the Mustangs edged the Raiders 2-1. For Marion County, winning baseball sure beats the most recent past. Against…

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PHS prom royalty

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Brody Lehenbauer and Sophie Hoerr (center) were crowned king and queen during the PHS Junior-Senior Prom Saturday during ceremonies held on the football field. The rest of the prom court includes Zane Meyers and Caroline Kizer (left) and Abe Haerr and Drew Billups (right). (Contributed photo)

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County OKs road grader bid, opens dust control bid

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by Patty Cheffey Upon review of the bids, Marion County approved the higher of two bids submitted for five new road graders for the county’s Highway Department. Mike Schaefer, county highway supervisor, made the recommendation to go with Martin Equipment’s John Deere road graders, noting they had followed the bid specs and Altorfer had not.…

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Flower Children to hold Relay For Life fundraisers

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The Flower Children, American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life Team, is teaming up with two local businesses to raise funds for the Relay For Life of Marion County.   El Nopal Mexican Restaurant located at 855 Marion City Road in Palmyra is hosting a “Flower Children” night Monday, May 3.   A portion of the…

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R-II board discusses summer school, insurance

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Marion County R-II will be offering a summer school intervention thanks to new COVID funds. The R-II Board of Education discussed the funds and the summer school during their meeting last week, at which they also discussed the MO Beef program, health insurance, an upcoming community health event and a new school bus. According to…

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Ambulance district seeks vaccination clinic reimbursement

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While Marion County Ambulance District crews continue to participate at vaccination clinics, the district is looking for reimbursement for their time and manpower. The situation was discussed during the recent Marion County Ambulance District Board meeting, at which the board also discussed a new protocol and policy app, a delayed response to a call and…

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4-H Hall of Famer

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Marcia Bross (second from right) of Palmyra was recently honored by the Marion County Extension for her induction into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame. Also pictured are Rep. Louis Riggs, who presented Bross with a framed Missouri House resolution in her honor, as well as Chris Chinn (right), director of the Missouri Department of…

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