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Palmyra Broadcast Journalism Students National Finalists at FBLA National Leadership Conference
Members of the FBLA Broadcast Journlism team included Lynton Bock, Laura Noland, and Allie Henggeler. The competed at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California July 29-July 3. Three students from Palmyra High School competed in the Broadcast Journalism Competitive Event at Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.’s (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). The event, held…
Read MoreDunker is new NECAC Marion County Coordinator
Stephanie Dunker Stephanie Dunker doesn’t let roadblocks get in her way. Taking over as NECAC Marion County Service Coordinator is just one more hurdle to overcome. Dunker replaces Gwen Koch, who retired after almost 20 years with the social service agency. “It’s something new and challenging,” she said. “Any kind of change is…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit 174 Holds July Meeting, Prepares for Fair Parade
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 174 met July 2. President Carol Lockett called the meeting to order and welcomed members. She then led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and the preamble, and opened the meeting with prayer. Roll call was answered by 13 members and one junior member. Minutes from the previous meeting were accepted…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Collision North of Hannibal
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A LaBelle woman and a juvenile passenger were injured Wednesday evening, June 25, in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 61, approximately two miles north of Hannibal. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 6:38 p.m. when a 2012 Ford Fusion, driven by a 17-year-old male from Hannibal,…
Read MoreShelf 7-2-2025
100 YEARS AGO JULY 1, 1925 Route Agent Carr came to Palmyra Saturday and moved the express office from the Mitchell garage building to the junction or Union Station as it may now be properly called. In the future, P.B. West, superintendent of the station, will perform the duties of express agent and Henry Frankenbach…
Read MorePalmyra FFA Members Explore The Nation’s Capital
Members of the Palmyra FFA chapter pose with Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt during their visit to Washington, D.C., on June 4, 2025. The group spent the week touring national landmarks, including the Arlington National Cemetery, Holocaust Memorial Museum, Smithsonian Museums, and the White House. The trip was led by advisors Amanda Haeberlin and Luke Mahsman.…
Read MoreBlood Drive Moves to United Methodist Church During Farischon Hall Remodel
During the construction at Farischon Hall, the Knight of Columbus Council 1937 blood drive will be moved to the United Methodist Church for Monday July 7th,2025. And Possibly Tuesday September 2nd,2025.Hours are Noon to 6pm. Please stop by and give blood, we need your help. We appreciate the United Methodist Church stepping up and helping out the Knights…
Read MoreTaylor News 7-2
HAPPY 4th OF JULY to all of my followers. Have a very safe and happy day. I as I sit here typing this column, we are getting some much-needed rain. Thunder is rolling and the rain is falling nicely. Hopefully it will last all day like this. The past several days it has been very hot and…
Read MoreMAC Members Appointed to Steering Committees for the 2025-2026 Term
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) today announced the presidential appointments for the association’s six Policy Steering Committees. MAC President Gary Jungermann, who serves as presiding commissioner for Callaway County, appointed 64 members to one of the six steering committees. Jungermann named the following members as the chairs for the steering…
Read MoreMAYWOOD 7-2
Today’s weather was a surprise for most of us. By noon we were having a nice rain, and the temperature was sixty degrees. I am sure some picnics were set back as well as other outdoor activities. South Union Baptist was blessed with having Bro. Bill Dexheimer in the pulpit since our pastor had to gone…
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