Area News
Food pantry gearing up for annual Christmas store
by Patty Cheffey While it may seem like the holiday season gets started way too soon for some, for the Palmyra Food Pantry, however, there is no choice. In need of children’s and teen’s Christmas gift, the food pantry is starting now in asking for donations as well as gathering them in various locations in…
Read MorePalmyra City Council approves unique mutual aid agreement with Monroe City
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council Thursday gave its approval to an unusual mutual aid agreement with Monroe City during last Thursday’s regular meeting. The agreement, approved by a 4-0 vote with two council members absent, will provide for “mutual cooperation in the event of staffing and training issues that affect the ability of…
Read MoreSam Sides, Palmyra’s homeless man, remembered for the good, as well as the bad in his troubled life
by Mark Cheffey It’s safe to say, Palmyra residents have conflicting opinions about one who recently deceased, Sam Sides, but it’s also worth noting that more, if not all, have no idea what he was like before becoming the homeless person wandering the streets most of us are familiar with. Before his death at the…
Read MoreR-I district seeking public opinion
The Palmyra School District is seeking input from the public about the future direction of the school district. An online survey is now open for all residents of the school district to complete. The survey includes only 10 questions requiring only a few minutes to complete. According to a news release issued by…
Read MoreCounty hears TDD proposal
by Patty Cheffey The Marion County Commission stopped short from supporting forming a Transportation Development District to work on three projects after hearing a proposal for one during Monday’s meeting. Also Monday, the commissioners heard a request for funds to help support the recycling program in Palmyra and approved the purchase of a new Sheriff’s…
Read MoreAmbulance district considering new pediatric system
by Patty Cheffey Looking at ways to help service their youngest patients more thoroughly, the Marion County Ambulance District is looking into the Handtevy Pediatric system. Chief John Nemes discussed the system, which was part of the EMS World Expo, which he and other MCAD employees attended, during their board meeting last week, at which…
Read MorePavilion dedication
Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the facility’s new outdoor pavilion, located on the south side of the campus. Ron Kraft, a Maple Lawn employee who helped spearhead the construction of the pavilion, talks to those gathered how employees and the community came together to raise money…
Read MoreCounty to not cover cost of trustee-held properties
by Patty Cheffey Noting they did not own the property, but are only holding it in trust, the Marion County Commission said they would notify the city of Hannibal they would not be paying for demolition work or asbestos abatement on trustee-held properties in Hannibal. Charlene Jones-Liendo, county trustee, said she had gotten a bill…
Read MoreCouncil hears update on next phase of sewer upgrade
by Mark Cheffey The Palmyra City Council last Thursday heard a short update on progress on the next phase of upgrading the city’s sewer system. The council took no official action during the meeting but discussed numerous topics and updates on ongoing projects and issues. Brent Abell, BPW superintendent, informed the council the sewer system…
Read MoreFifty years of holiday gift shows — BLP Club marks anniversary of Palmyra fundraiser’s tradition
Fifty years ago a group of young women in Palmyra set out to hold a fundraiser they hoped would be more fun than serving soup. After some investigating into a similar fundraiser in Quincy, the women decided it was worth a risk, and the BLP Holiday Gift Show was born. On its 50th anniversary this…
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