LeRoy Paul Plocinski
LeRoy Paul Plocinski, 83, Palmyra, Mo., formerly of Owensville, Mo. died Thursday, March 4, 2021, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. He was born Oct. 1, 1937 in Chicago, Ill., the son of Roman and Lillian (Bielinski) Plocinski. He graduated from Kelvyn Park High School in Chicago in 1955. He married Joan Anderjeski on Oct.…
Read MoreDoris I. (Smith) Hathaway
Doris I. (Smith) Hathaway, 86, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 5 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. at her home in Palmyra. Doris was born Nov. 28, 1934, in Marion County, Mo., to Charles and Vadia Grunwalt Smith. She was married to Carl Hathaway on Feb. 22, 1953, in Warren, Mo. They recently celebrated 68 wonderful…
Read MorePanthers win district title
The PHS varsity boys basketball team held back Highland for a 38-37 win an the school’s first district basketball title in seven years Friday in Ewing. The second-seeded Panthers (14-8) led by six going into the final quarter, but had to hold off a strong finish by the top-seeded Cougars, who missed a free throw…
Read MoreSix Panther wrestlers headed to state
Six members of the PHS boys wrestling team advanced to the MSHSAA championships after their performances during the Class 1, Sectional 1 competition in Palmyra Saturday. Only the top three in each weight class advanced to state, and Palmyra had three place first, two second, and one third. Kaden Crane (106), Brayden Stevens (126)…
Read MoreLady Panthers lose to Clark County in district title game
The PHS varsity girls basketball team saw its season end with a 46-34 loss to Clark County in the Class 3, District 6 championship game in Kahoka Saturday. Palmyra (8-14) trailed by just three going into the final period before Clark County went on a 15-6 run to win going away. Scoring for Palmyra were…
Read MoreLady Mustangs fall in district title game
The Marion County R-II girls basketball team ended its season with a 62-38 loss to North Shelby in the Class 1, District 11 title game in Shelbyville Friday. The Lady Mustangs were out-scored in ever quarter and trailed by 12 at the half. Olivia Wood sank three three-pointers and led Marion County with 14 points.…
Read MoreR-I teachers, staff named educators of year by Chamber
In an unusual step since the inception of the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award in 2001, more than one individual will be honored with that award. As a matter of fact, 170 people will be recognized. This year’s educator of the year is the entire staff at the Palmyra R-I School…
Read MoreCounty, city to share cost of drainage project
by Patty Cheffey Marion County and the city of Palmyra will be splitting the cost evenly for repairs and updates to the storm drainage around the Palmyra Courthouse. The city and county approved a 50-50 split on the costs to install drains, replace curbing and asphalt a section of Lafayette Street during their meeting Monday,…
Read MoreAmbulance district assisting with COVID-19 vaccine clinics
With COVID vaccine clinics ongoing, the Marion County Ambulance District has been doing their part to help. Chief John Nemes reported to the ambulance district board the crews are participating in or providing a presence at area clinics. Nemes made the report at the recent board meeting, at which the board also heard an update…
Read MoreNew voter registration deadline nears
Marion County Clerk Valerie Dornberger has announced the last day that a person may register as a new voter, and be eligible to vote at the April 6, 2021, General Municipal Election is Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 5 p.m. Persons who have not registered prior to that deadline, cannot, by law, vote in…
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