Area News
Philly Fun Fest & Parade
The annual Philly Fun Fest & Parade will beheld on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The Philadelphia Community Center willhost the parade and BBQ. All friends and neighbors are invited to attend and enjoy the day.The Parade will begin at 1O a.m. at the Marion County Public Water Supply office and travel through Philadelphia ending atthe…
Read MoreUnited Way Establishes “AVENUES New Beginnings Fund” to Support Displaced Clients and Rebuilding Efforts
Hannibal, Mo – United Way of the Mark Twain Area announced today the creation of the AVENUES New Beginnings Fund, a new, temporary fund to provide immediate housing and relocation assistance to clients affected by the recent closure of the AVENUES domestic and sexual violence shelter. The fund will be administered by the United…
Read MoreMarion County Strengthens Conflict-of-Interest Rules
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Commission on Monday approved the adoption of the 2025 Marion County Code of Ethics, a measure aimed at reinforcing public trust by strengthening conflict-of-interest and disclosure requirements for county officials and employees. The ordinance, approved on a motion by Eastern District Commissioner Larry Welch and seconded by Western District…
Read MoreA Solution to a Growing Problem: Marion County R-II School Launches On-Site Daycare for Teachers
In response to a critical childcare shortage affecting educators across the region, Marion County R-II has taken a bold and compassionate step: launching an on-site daycare program exclusively for its employees. The idea was born out of necessity. As nearby daycare centers shut their doors and waitlists grew impossibly long, teachers found themselves in an…
Read MoreBarbara Jean Drebes
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,…
Read MoreTaylor News
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…
Read MoreMaywood News
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…
Read MoreMuseum
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,…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Wildlife & Outdoor Expo Returns to Historic Bethel in August
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…
Read MoreKid’s Online Safety Tips
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…
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