Blue Christmas
Although there are no official Christmas light displays locally, there are many driver-thru and drive-by displays in and around Palmyra to see. At left is a view north of Palmyra’s traditional canopy of blue downtown. At right is a major home display along CR 361 north of Palmyra.
Read MoreCounty to distribute final CARES Act funds
by Patty Cheffey Some businesses which either did not receive CARES Act funds or only got a partial will be getting some funds. Teya Stice, county improvement coordinator, reported to the Marion County Commission Monday morning that since some of the funds allocated were not used, including funds that were estimated and the entity did…
Read MoreCity council okays grant, renews insurance
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council authorized applying for federal grant funding, renewed city employee health insurance and approved a new pest extermination law during its regular meeting last Thursday. By a 5-0 vote, the council authorized the mayor to move forward with applying for Community Development Block Grant funding. The city is hoping…
Read MoreMarion/Ralls port authority receives MHTC approval
Corey Mehaffy, executive director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council announced Dec. 22 his office was notified the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has approved the Marion County Port Authority’s request to establish the Marion/Ralls Regional Port Authority. On July 28, the Marion County Port Authority Board of Commissioners in cooperation with the Marion…
Read MoreThe on-set of the COVID-19 pandemic dominates early 2020
Editor’s note: this is the first of a three-part series reviewing events in the local area during 2020. Jan. 1, 2020 Patrick Barns filed to run for city council from Ward 1, leaving only Ward 3 without a candidate at this point. Jan. 8, 2020 The Palmyra City Council discussed how to address a preponderance…
Read MoreDonald L. Krekemeyer
Donald L. Krekemeyer, 81, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 9:05 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. Donald was born March 14, 1939, in Washington, Mo., to Henry D. and Emma Pearl Schalk Krekemeyer. He was married to Mary Lee Hirner Krekemeyer on July 29, 1967, at St. Joseph Catholic Church…
Read MoreHelen “Arlene” Baker
Helen “Arlene” Baker, 80, of Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 7 a.m., Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. Arlene was born March 26, 1940, to Merle E. and Mary Wilson Hess. She was married to Harold A. Baker Sr. on June 21, 1957 in Hannibal, Mo. He preceded her in…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” C. Bogener
William “Bill” C. Bogener, 83, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 10:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at his home in Palmyra,. Bill was born July 25, 1937, in Kearney, Neb., to William N. Bogener. He was married to Winona M. Chamberlain on June 6, 1955. She survives. Other survivors include his children, Terry (Carolyn Newberry)…
Read MoreChristine Susan (Miles) Nagal
Mrs. Christine Susan (Miles) Nagel, 65, rural Nelsonville, Mo., passed away, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. She was born Dec. 9, 1955 in Hannibal, Mo., a daughter of Robert Eugene and Valeta Rose Dettwiler Miles. She married Ronald David Nagel on Oct. 18, 1981, in Quincy, Ill. He survives. Other…
Read MoreKaren E. Taylor
Karen E. Taylor, 79, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 2:59 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra. Karen was born Jan. 13, 1941, in Hannibal, Mo., to Herbert C. and Geraldine McPike Disselhorst. Survivors include her brother, Howard Disselhorst (Bev Cook); niece and nephew, Jennifer (Craig) Buckman and Dunstan (Chaney)…
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