Students Witness Impact of Drunk Driving in Realistic Demonstration
Palmyra High School students witness the aftermath of a mock crash Thursday. Student volunteers portrayed crash victims as their classmates looked on. PALMYRA, Mo. — Palmyra High School students witnessed the devastating aftermath of a head-on collision firsthand Thursday, April 24. Students walked up to a realistic scene staged in the school parking lot—a mock…
Read MoreBirthday Blessings: Giving Children in Foster Care Something to Call Their Own
Volunteers with Birthday Blessings' Hannibal team prepare gift items and supplies for children in foster care. The group gathers to assemble personalized birthday packages and other essentials as part of their mission to support youth in care with dignity and compassion. Birthday Blessings is a nonprofit supported by the United Way of the Mark Twain…
Read MorePalmyra FBLA Competes at State Leadership Conference
Lynton Bock, Allie Henggeler, and Laura Noland placed 2nd at the state level in Broadcast Journalism for the mock TV newscast. They will compete at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California at the end of June. The Palmyra Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) saw 17 students compete at the Missouri State FBLA Leadership…
Read MoreSHELF 4-30
100 YEARS AGOAPRIL 29, 1925Homer Reid, a worker on the county road gang, slipped away from the guards last Friday and after a hot chase, finally made his escape. Those living in the vicinity in which the road gang is working are to report immediately if they notice any suspicious looking characters.The strong probabilities are…
Read MoreTwenty Third Annual Spring Fling Raises Over $51,000 for the American Cancer Society’ Relay For Life – Flower Children Have Raised over $1.5M To Date For ACS
The 23rd Annual Spring Fling fundraiser for the American Cancer Society raise over $51,000 this year. The event was held on Saturday, April 19. The “Flower Children” team of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Relay For Life hosted its twenty third annual Spring Fling on April 19. Over 300 people attended the event held at…
Read MoreMaple Lawn Auxiliary Meets, Plans for Car Show and More
The Maple Lawn Auxiliary met Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the special dining room. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Debbie Potterfield. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Gem of the Day was a quote from Jackson A. Brown: “Success is getting what you want. Happiness is…
Read MoreConnie Lee Page
Connie Lee Page Connie Lee Page, 82, of Quincy, Illinois, died peacefully and went to heaven on Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2025, At Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Grand View Funeral Home. Rev. Jason W Young will officiate. Burial will be…
Read MoreProm Royalty
Tate Hammond and Clare Williams were crowned Palmyra R-1 High School's 2025 Prom King and Queen. .
Read MoreNew Producers Welcome: Get Involved in Missouri’s Performance Tested Bull Sale
Northeast Missouri cattle producers are encouraged to take advantage of the long-standing Missouri Bull Testing Program, an initiative designed to improve the genetic quality, performance, and profitability of beef herds across the state. The Missouri Bull Testing program is sponsored by the Northeast Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association (NEMO BCIA) and is a cooperation between…
Read MoreDr. Michael Alan Well
Michael Wells September 24, 1941 – April 23, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Michael Alan Well, beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished grandfather. Dr. Well passed away on April 23, 2025, at LMH Health with his loving family by his side. Dr. Well was born September 24,…
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