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Fishing for Freedom
Scores of fishing boats and motorcycles passed through Palmyra Sunday afternoon as part of the Fishing for Freedom event that took place in the area over the weekend. At left, Palmyra American Legion members honor those in the parade as it passes north on Main Street, led by a Missouri State Patrol and motorcycles (right).
Read MoreCounty considers collector’s contracts with cities
by Patty Cheffey New contracts to collect property tax for both Hannibal and Palmyra would include an increase in fees. County Collector Donna Goodin reported on the need for new contracts at Monday’s Marion County Commission, at which the commissioners also discussed a pay raise in one office, insurance repair to the Hannibal Courthouse roof…
Read MoreCity council discusses W. Main Cross closing traffic issues
by Mark Cheffey The W. Main Cross Street bridge construction closure and its affect on traffic patterns now and in the future was a main topic of discussion during last Thursday’s Palmyra City Council meeting. The project could force motorists to use alternate routes until October, which means it will affect traffic in and out…
Read MorePalmyra Flag Day observance Saturday
The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce Flag Day Parade will be Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m. Nancy Goellner, parade organizer said she is looking for entries for the parade, noting “we would love for you to be a part of it.” There is no entry fee and no need to pre-register for the…
Read MoreTrower to vie for Miss Missouri Teen crown
by Patty Cheffey In less than a month, a new Miss Missouri’s Teen will be crowned at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico and several area teen titleholders have their sights set on the crown. Among those is Miss Northeast Teen, Avery Trower, Palmyra, the daughter of Kim and Mike Trower. Trower will be a…
Read MorePHS senior send-off
Seventy-six PHS graduating seniors received their diplomas during commencement ceremonies on the PHS football field Thursday. That number included Logan Orr, who was recovering in Columbia’s University Hospital from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash May 20. At center, Sarah Freels, a PHS science teacher accepts Orr’s diploma for her from Joe Knochel, school board…
Read MoreVeterans, families encouraged to share their stories this Memorial Day
by Patty Cheffey Sharing stories and passing on memories were encouraged during the message from Ret. Lt. Col. Brad Snow during Palmyra’s annual Memorial Day ceremonies at Greenwood Cemetery. Over 100 people attended this year’s event which also saw special music and the laying of the wreath by this year’s Poppy Girl, Brooklyn Scholl, who…
Read MoreAmbulance board discusses paramedic training pay policy
by Patty Cheffey The Marion County Ambulance District board again discussed setting a policy to pay for part of the paramedic training for MCAD employees during their meeting last week. They also approved one bid, heard an update on the audit and heard an update on the district’s website. Chief John Nemes presented a policy…
Read MoreClosed to traffic
Construction work is underway on the W. Main Cross/Bradley streets bridge project and is expected to continue through the summer, requiring motorists to find alternative routes around the two busy thoroughfares.
Read MoreCity passes recreational marijuana law
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council last Thursday gave final passage of the city’s new recreational marijuana ordinance, approved initial payment for a sewage treatment plant project and amended the 2022-2023 budget among other things. By a unanimous vote, the council approved an ordinance recognizing the change in state law allowing the sale, use…
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