Zion Lutheran Church having to replace west wall of historic structure
by Mark Cheffey Zion Lutheran Church is in the middle of a major project to renovate the sanctuary and other facilities. But, while preparing to begin the endeavor, it was discovered an additional, unexpected project was needed to preserve the historic church building. Engineers found serious problems with the church’s outer, west brick wall, serious…
Read MoreCounty reviews final CARES Act funding requests
by Patty Cheffey Marion County is wrapping up its CARES Act funding having reviewed the final requests for funds during Monday’s county commission meeting. Thirty-eight requests, totaling $1.5 million, were discussed. However, the county is down to its final $400,000 to distribute. Final decisions on how much, if any, funds a business or entity receives,…
Read MoreR-II board discusses CARES Act funding, basketball protocols
Thanks to funding from the federal CARES Act, most of Marion County R-II students will have access to iPads. Superintendent Jason Keilholz reported on the CARES Act funding to date to the R-II school board during their October meeting, at which they also discussed protocols for the basketball season and free meals. To date, the…
Read MoreFuneral homes continue to balance family needs with COVID-19 safety
by Mark Cheffey With the COVID-19 pandemic case numbers still on the rise, funeral homes like Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra are having to continue to social distancing precautions in order to prevent virus hot spots. Still, the funeral home’s owner, Jimmy O’Donnell, said it is important to help families through the grieving process.…
Read MoreChamber seeking nominations for annual awards
The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce is asking for your nominations for Citizen of the Year, Educator of the Year and Volunteer of the Year! “This year more than ever, we need to recognize exceptional community members for their service,” said Susan Berti, chamber executive assistant. Nominations for Educator of the Year don’t have to…
Read MoreJohn “Jay” Lewis Lehenbauer
John “Jay” Lewis Lehenbauer, 70, Raymore, Mo., passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Jay was born in Hannibal, Mo., in the summer of 1950 to A.H. Lehenbauer and Mary Jean (Tuley) Lehenbauer on Aug. 29. He grew up with two brothers and three sisters. After…
Read MoreThomas Patrick Meade
Thomas Patrick Meade died Oct. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. Born July 6, 1939 to R.J. and Anna T. Meade in Hannibal, Mo., he was named for his great-grandfather, who was born in Ireland in 1839. He was one of six children. Mr. Meade attended Catholic grade school and high school. He was awarded a…
Read MoreElla “Miss Ella” Tyler
Ella “Miss Ella” Tyler, 71, Palmyra, Mo., slipped away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at 10:46 p.m., at her home, with her family by her side. Ella Mae Tyler was born in Hannibal, Mo., on Feb. 11, 1949, the daughter of James and Mary Hughes Tyler Sr. of Palmyra. She graduated from Palmyra High…
Read MorePanthers go with wind for 19-14 win over Centralia
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra Panthers found out there is something good to have besides a talented team in forging an undefeated regular season: having the wind at their backs when they need it most. Down 14-13 to Centralia with less than four minutes left in regulation and needing a boost from their passing game…
Read MorePHS girls win Bowling Green cross country meet
by Mark Cheffey The PHS cross country teams prepared for this Saturday’s district meet by competing at the same venue in Bowling Green. Running on the Pike County Fair Grounds course, the Palmyra girls took first place out of 10 teams. “We did well,” said Coach Nicholas Koetters, whose team scored 93 points to edge…
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