Area News
Public Invited to Discuss Priority Unfunded Transportation Needs
HANNIBAL – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting the public to join the discussion on priority unfunded transportation needs at an upcoming meeting. Those attending will also be able to view information and provide input on the state’s long-range transportation and freight and rail needs, as MoDOT works to update its Long-Range Transportation…
Read MoreMarion County Commission Approves Bridge Contracts, Reviews Transportation Priorities
Marion County Commission Approves Bridge Contracts, Reviews Transportation Priorities News Story:PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Commission met in regular session Monday, July 21, 2025, 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 present. The commission unanimously…
Read MoreTom and Becky
Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher enjoyed Saturday morning's Marion County Fair parade in downtown Palmyra. .
Read More40 years
Many past Marion County Fair Queens took the stage on Saturday night to celebrate 40 Years of Sisterhood. .
Read MoreTaking Care of Your Yard During a Heat Wave
Submitted by Debbi MaysterOn Behalf of the TurfMutt Foundation Louisville, Ky. – As temperatures rise, so should the care of your yard’s lawn and landscape. However, it is important to ensure your yard is healthy before a heat wave hits. “The healthier your grass, trees, and shrubs, the more resistant it will be to extreme temperatures.…
Read MoreVA Deploys New Text-Based Process for Easier, Faster Travel Pay Reimbursement, Patient Check-In
COLUMBIA, Mo. ― The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has deployed a modernized and convenient self-service travel pay reimbursement and patient check-in option to enhance the Veteran experience. The new option, called Patient Check-In, or PCI, enables Veterans to file a mileage-only travel reimbursement claim and perform self-check-in activities within 45 minutes of arriving at…
Read MoreMoDOT’s Northeast District Names New Assistant District Engineer
Keith Killen HANNIBAL— The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Northeast District is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Killen as the new Assistant District Engineer. He will take over the position previously held by Kevin James, who recently was named Northeast District Engineer. Killen brings more than 30 years of dedicated service and extensive engineering…
Read MoreBand Camp
Members of the Palmyra High School Band and Color Guard participated in Band Camp, July 21-25. .
Read MoreMDC investigates reported fish kill at Ray Behrens, Spalding, and Dam portions of Mark Twain Lake
This event has been classified as a natural fish kill, and there is no reason for public concern. HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) received several reports late last week of a walleye fish kill event at Ray Behrens, Spalding, and Dam portions of Mark Twain Lake. An investigation into the reports revealed…
Read More2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championship
Local youth, Alden Meyer competed at this year’s 4-H Shooting Sports national competition. The 2025 Missouri 4-H Air pistol team consisted of Qwentin Kallenbach – Miller County, Alden Meyer – Marion County, Mackenzie Moyer – Randolph County, Christina Zimmer – Clay County. The team was coached by Bob McCollum of Linn County. The air pistol…
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