Rose Ghattas Announces Candidacy For Missouri House
Roae Ghattas has announced as a candidate for Missouri's Fifth District House seat. Rose Ghattas is pleased to announce her candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives. A native Hannibalian, Rose looks to replace term-limited 5th District Rep. Louis Riggs. Rose has worked as a realtor for Ravenscraft Realty since 2023. In her first four months…
Read MoreNew MCAD Chiefs Sworn In as District Launches Oath Tradition and Expands Community Health Initiatives
Chief Marshall Miller is sworn in as by Dot Lake. Hannibal – A new event, the swearing in of the new chief and deputy chief for the Marion County Ambulance District, was held during last week’s MCAD Board of Directors meeting.Newly appointed Chief Marshall Miller, and newly appointed Deputy Chief Eric Murfin, were sworn in…
Read MorePalmyra Edges South Shelby to Win State Golf Title
Palmrya edges South Shelby by one stroke to claim the 2025 Class 2 State Golf Championship at Sedalia, SEDALIA, Mo. — Palmyra claimed the state high school boys golf championship by the narrowest of margins Tuesday at Sedalia Country Club, finishing one stroke ahead of South Shelby. Palmyra posted a two-day total of 673, with…
Read MoreJoann M. Wiegand, 85, of Taylor, MO, passed away at 3:25 PM, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL.
Joann Wiegand Joann M. Wiegand, 85, of Taylor, MO, passed away at 3:25 PM, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Taylor, MO. Ministers of the church will officiate. Burial will follow at the…
Read MoreMaple Lawn Schedule 5-28
Maple Lawn Schedule1410 West Line St.Phone: 769-2213Due to Covid outbreaks some activities may be cancelled. Activities subject to change. Popcorn on Mondays and Fridays when available.Wednesday, May 28: Beauty Shop/ Ruth, 9:30 Chair Exercises, 11:30 Social Hour, 1:30 Gardening, 1:30 Rosary PrayerThursday, May 29: 9:30 Fill in the Blank, 11:30 Dinner Music, 1:30 Auxiliary Meeting,…
Read MoreMarion County Road and Bridge Projects Featured in Draft MoDOT Plan
Multiple resurfacing and bridge upgrades proposed through 2030PALMYRA, Mo. — Marion County is set to receive a series of highway resurfacing and bridge improvement projects as part of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Draft 2026–2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The draft plan, which is available for public review and comment through June 6, outlines construction-ready…
Read MorePalmyra Wraps Season with Gritty Effort at Class 3 Sectional in Montgomery County
Clare Williams take the handoff from Charli Martin in the Class 3 sectional 4×200 race on Saturday. Photo by Will Johnson, Gasconade Couty Republican for NEMOnews Media Group MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. — May 17, 2025 — The Palmyra Panthers gave it everything they had at Saturday’s MSHSAA Class 3 Sectional 2 meet at Montgomery County High…
Read MoreCitywide Accessibility Project and Student Achievements Highlight Chamber Gathering
By Ella Aguilar The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce met on Tuesday, May 13th at the 1839 Event Venue. The meeting started with Chariton Valley offering a training seminar for Sexual Trafficking on May 28th at the Macon Expo Center. The training is free and comes with free breakfast and lunch. RSVP is required. The…
Read MoreMay Marks National Moving Month: BBB Offers Tips to Avoid Scams and Ensure a Smooth Move
May is National Moving Month and the kickoff point for the busiest moving season of the year: Half of all household moves happen in the summer. Movers are among the top categories of companies searched on BBB.org, and they’re in high demand right now.The stakes are high when movers handle your belongings. Accidents can…
Read MoreElijah Edwards of Palmyra earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree
LINCOLN, NE (05/19/2025)– Elijah Hodges Edwards of Palmyra was among 3,591 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 3, 17 and 18. Edwards earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with high distinction from the College of Architecture. The graduates are from 57 countries, 46 U.S. states and 250-plus Nebraska…
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