Spring practice
The snow has melted away, and the sub-zero temperatures are history as Palmyra spring athletes start practicing. At top, members of the PHS boys track team head out on the track Friday afternoon, as members of the girls team watch. Above, middle school track athletes high step it on the football field as they get…
Read MoreCounty reviews finances
by Patty Cheffey The Marion County Commission covered a light agenda Monday, reviewing fund balances and discussing an upcoming meeting. According to County Clerk Valerie Dornberger, combined fund balances for General Revenue and Road and Bridge “looks good”. For the end of February, combined balances were $2,718,356.80, compared to $2,348,317.28 in 2020. General Revenue currently…
Read MoreCity to move ahead with drainage project
by Mark Cheffey The city of Palmyra agreed to move ahead with a joint project with the county to fix a storm water drainage issue at the courthouse following action taken by the city council last Thursday. The council voted 5-0 to approve an engineering contract for the project of which the estimated $60,000 cost…
Read MoreDespite warmer weather, Missourians still impacted by propane price jump
by Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Although February’s cold weather is past, propane users across the area continue to feel its effects. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration website, retail propane prices in Missouri have jumped by more than 34 percent since the last week of January, from $1.807 per gallon to $2.429 per…
Read MoreWood steps down as PHS basketball coach
by Mark Cheffey Ryan Wood announced he is stepping down as PHS boys varsity basketball coach after five years so he can devote more time to his family. “The biggest reason for stepping down is to free up my schedule so I can attend my own kids’ games,” said Wood, who has some growing hoops…
Read MorePHS girls track team strong in numbers
by Mark Cheffey Despite last year’s lost season, the PHS girls track and field team has strong interest going into the spring campaign. Coach Nicholas Koetters said there are 36 out this year. “I think this is our largest group,” said Koetters, who indicated only about four or five of last year’s athletes did not…
Read MorePanthers lose 65-43 to Christian in sectionals
The PHS varsity boys basketball team’s first playoff run ended abruptly at Christian High School in O’Fallon last Tuesday with a convincing 65-43 loss in the Class 3 sectionals. The Eagles, featuring a fast-paced and aggressive game at both ends of the floor, scored six points before the Panthers could get the ball into their…
Read MoreHaerr, Stamper earn all-district honors
Two Panthers were selected by the coaches to the Class 3 District 6 Missouri Basketball Coaches Association All-District Team. Seniors Abe Haerr and Aaron Stamper were both chosen. In addition, Panther Coach Ryan Wood was named Co-Coach of the Year along with Highland’s Brock Butler. 2021 Class 3 District 6 MBCA All-District Team Drew Mallett,…
Read MoreMcKinney, King named to all-district squad
Two Lady Panthers were named to the Class 3, District 6 Missouri Basketball Coaches Association. Rylie McKinney, a senior, and Candra King, a freshman, received the honor. McKinney averaged 8.3 points per game, and 4.7 rebounds per game, while King scored 7.8 points per game and grabbed 8.5 rebounds per game. 2020-2021 MBCA Class 3,…
Read MoreJeffrey Alan Roberts
Jeffrey Alan Roberts, 57, Monroe City, Mo., passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at his home in Monroe City. Graveside services with full military rites by American Legion Post #174 Boots-Dickson will be at 2 p.m., Thursday March 11, at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra. Pastor Randy Drish will officiate. Memorials may be made to the…
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