Kindhart, Hathaway Lead Marion County at South Shelby Open
SHELBINA, Mo. — Marion County High School athletes earned several top finishes at the South Shelby Open on March 31, with standout performances from Samantha Kindhart, Kennedy Hathaway, and Ella Dougherty on the girls side. Levi Wright and Caden Stotts highlighted the boys’ results with strong outings in distance and hurdle events. GIRLS RESULTSSophia Martin placed…
Read MoreSheppard, Pennewell Power Palmyra at South Shelby Open
Wyatt Augsburg SHELBINA, Mo. — Palmyra High School delivered a well-rounded performance at the South Shelby Open on March 31, with Luke Sheppard, Evan Pennewell and Wyatt Augsburg leading the boys squad with consistent top-tier performances. On the girls side, Clare Williams and the Panther relays earned podium placements while field athletes and sprinters provided depth.GIRLS…
Read MoreKindhart, Dougherty Power Marion County at Knox County Invitational
EDINA, Mo. — Marion County High School athletes delivered a solid performance at the Knox County Invitational on April 1, led by Samantha Kindhart’s first-place finish in the girls discus and Ella Dougherty’s top-three finishes in both the 400 and 800-meter runs. The boys team added podium placements in the javelin, discus and long-distance events.GIRLS RESULTSSophia…
Read MoreMarion County Commission Reviews Senior Tax Applications, Discusses Property Cleanup and Bids
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Commission convened in regular session Monday, March 31, at the courthouse in Palmyra, with Presiding Commissioner J. David Lomax, Eastern District Commissioner Larry Welch, Western District Commissioner Lacey Miller and County Clerk Marla Meyers in attendance.During the meeting, the Commission reviewed senior tax applications and posed for a photo…
Read MoreMCAD Board of Directors hear letters of support for interim chief
Interim Chief Marshall Miller received votes of confidence during last week’s Marion County Ambulance District Board of Directors meeting to be hired as the next chief of the district.The board made no decision on the matter as the application deadline did not expire until Saturday, but board president, Dot Lake, assured those present the board…
Read MoreNemes honored during retirement celebration
John Nemes has retired as Marion and Ralls County Ambulance Districts chief. He was honored at a reception Friday, March 28. evening in Perry After 25 years of helping others at a job he considered to be one of the most satisfying, John Nemes, former chief of the Marion and Ralls County Ambulance Districts, decided…
Read MorePhillip Receives Lt. Governor’s Senior Service Award
Lois Gay Phillips, was selected by then Lt. Governor Kehoe as a 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award recipient. She received the award April 1 at the Palmyra Food Pantry. Lois Gay Phillips, was selected by then Lt. Governor Kehoe as a 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award recipient. Her award was recently presented to…
Read MoreGraves Opens Application Process for Service Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) announced that he is currently accepting applications from North Missouri students interested in attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, or U.S. Naval Academy. “It’s always an honor to nominate the best and brightest from North Missouri to attend our nation’s…
Read MoreInvestigation Underway After Methamphetamine Discovered in Marion County Jail
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation following the discovery of methamphetamine being used by inmates within the jail. Authorities became aware of the situation on early Sunday morning and are actively investigating how the substance was introduced into the facility. After reviewing body scan images, Investigators located a suspect image on a recent…
Read MoreUniversity of Missouri Extension Seeks Lick Tub Donations for Innovative Container Garden Programming
The University of Missouri’s Nutrition program is calling on local farmers to donate used lick tubs to help support their work in adult and youth programming across the state. The tubs will be repurposed as containers for garden planting, creating sustainable, hands-on learning opportunities for participants.Lick tubs are made of a durable plastic that make…
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