Marion County Ambulance District approves $5.2 million budget
The Marion County Ambulance District Board approved a $5.224 million budget, which includes a continuation of COVID hazard pay for employees. The budget was approved during a monthly board zoom meeting, during which they also approved a change to the annual education incentive for employees, heard an update on CARES Act funding and discussed ambulances.…
Read MoreR-II board moves ahead with replacing kitchen items
In what will be a money saver for the Marion County R-II school, the board of education approved moving forward with replacing a couple of items in the kitchen at the school. The dishwasher and work surface tables will be replaced following action by the board, at their meeting last week, at which they also…
Read MoreVictor “LeRoy” Vance
Victor “LeRoy” Vance, 77, Hannibal, Mo., passed away at 1:20 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo., surrounded by loved ones. LeRoy was born at home, Dec. 19, 1942, in Ray, Ill., to Dick Vance and Frances Young Vance Faxon. He was married to Carolyn…
Read MorePanthers’ start leads to 44-30 quarterfinal win over Hallsville
by Mark Cheffey The PHS Panthers outgunned Hallsville, but found it tough to put the Indians away in a 44-30 victory in the state quarterfinals in Palmyra Saturday afternoon. The Panthers kept their foot on the accelerator on offense and clamped down on Hallsville’s running game on defense, but it still took both units to…
Read More‘Goin’ to Kansas City’ — Panthers earn trip to state semifinals
by Mark Cheffey The Panthers are back to within a step away from playing in the state championship football game following their convincing 44-30 victory over Hallsville in the Class 2 quarterfinals Saturday. The Panthers (12-0) will travel to Kansas City and play St. Pius X at 2 p.m. Saturday, with the winner going on…
Read MoreCity council hears pest infestation ordinance
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance requiring residents and commercial and residential property owners to take appropriate measures to control household pests. Citing “issues with pest infestation of individual properties affecting adjacent properties,” the council is proposing a pest extermination law requiring building occupants and properties owners…
Read MoreMaple Lawn renewing Adopt-A-Resident program
Once again, Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra is renewing its Adopt-A-Resident program to help residents receive some Christmas cheer. It’s a tradition for Maple Lawn staff to adopt residents for Christmas, and the program allows those from outside to join in, too. “For Christmas, the Maple Lawn staff always enjoys adopting residents for Christmas. …
Read MoreFood pantry offers Christmas store
Local kids will see the benefits of the Palmyra Food Pantry’s Christmas Store, which volunteers have been busy setting up. Gifts, games and toys will be available for children infant through age 17, according to Gay Phillips. While the store looks stocked right now, several items are still needed, since the store runs Dec. 1…
Read MoreMayor urges Palmyra residents to wear masks
Mayor Loren Graham announced Monday morning he is urging citizens to wear masks in public places, in particular local businesses due to increasing cases of COVID-19 that have even hit the city employees. “I think we need to. It’s getting nuts,” he said of the spread of the virus locally. Graham said he has the…
Read MorePalmyra to host Hallsville Saturday
by Mark Cheffey Palmyra will have its third rematch in a row as they host Hallsville in the Class 2 Quarterfinals at 1 p.m. Saturday. The winner will advance to the semifinals and play the winner of Friday’s quarterfinal between Butler and St. Pius X of Kansas City. Palmyra never had Hallsville on the schedule…
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