Blessing hosts free prostate cancer screenings in September As part of its observance of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is hosting free prostate cancer screenings in four locations across the region. Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed and treated at the Blessing Cancer Center. Registration is required. The screenings…

By Don O’Brien The new school year is getting underway and your child will be using the internet for schoolwork or to play games with friends. Now is a good time to start teaching them about protecting their personal information. Adults aren’t the only ones who can be targeted by a scam online. While BBB…

BETHEL, MO – August 8, 2025 – Historic Bethel German Colony will host the 2025 Wildlife & Outdoor Expo on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The free, family-oriented event promises educational seminars, exciting contests, and hands-on activities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.  “Hunting and other outdoor activities are very popular…

Bethel, MO – Addiction affects families, neighborhoods, and congregations in every part of our state. On Friday, September 5, 2025, Heartland Recovery is hosting Addiction and the Church, a free one-day seminar designed to equip pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone who wants to better understand addiction and be part of the healing process in their community. The event…

Maple Lawn Schedule 1410 West Line St. Phone: 769-2213 Due to Covid outbreaks some activities may be cancelled. Activities subject to change. Popcorn on Mondays and Fridays when available. Palmyra Nutrition Center 219 W. Ross St. Phone: 769-3358 www.marioncountyhd.org Monday through Friday 10:45 am-12:15 pm *Menu subject to change Wednesday, August 13: Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes,…

August is flying past us in a hurry. Won’t be long Old Man Winter will be knocking at our door. The August Heritage Seekers Program will be on Augst 18 at Halls Hall 7 P.M. W. T.  Johnson Will present the program on Bass Reeves,  a runaway slave who became a Deputy Marshall, a farmer,…

We had more rain this week, and a summer storm arrived last night.  Many of our tree branches were blown down, but just west of us, significant winds caused damage to local farms and crops.  We are thankful for the weather alerts that let us know stormy weather is on its way. I was happy…

Another hot week in the local area.  We did have some rain here in the Taylor area on Saturday night, I had approximately ¾ of an inch at my house.  At my parents’ house in Palmyra no rain fell.  It is hard to believe that school is just around the corner. Palmyra schools start on…

Barbara Jean Drebes, 77, of Palmyra, MO passed away at 6:21 PM, Thursday, August 7, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.   Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 11 ,2025, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Wes Gehrke will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra,…