Area News
Honoring Six Lifetimes of Service: Palmyra R-1 Celebrates Its 2025 Retirees
Stacey Conrad and Brian Wosman Now that the 2024–25 school year has come to a close, the Palmyra R-1 School District wants to celebrate the careers of six exceptional educators whose combined service totals more than 150 years. While their titles mayvary, their purpose has always been the same: to help students grow, succeed, and…
Read MoreCharity Tractor Cruise Will Be Sunday, August 24
Tractors will ride through Marion County at the end of summer. The Northeast Missouri Knights of Columbus’ 1st annual NEMO Journey for Charity Tractor Cruise to raise funds and collect food for local pantries is scheduled for Sunday, August. 24. The 35-mile cruise from Hannibal to Monroe City is organized by the Hannibal, Palmyra, Monroe…
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100 YEARS AGO JUNE 3, 1925 The big display advertisement in this issue explains how you can get a big accident insurance policy through the Spectator for only $1.00 a year. We have secured this privilege for our readers through the St. Louis Post Dispatch with which paper we are cooperating in the plan. A…
Read MoreSchedules & Menus
Maple Lawn Schedule 1410 West Line St. Phone: 769-2213 Due to Covid outbreaks some activities may be cancelled. Activities subject to change. Popcorn on Mondays and Fridays when available. Palmyra Nutrition Center 219 W. Ross St. Phone: 769-3358 www.marioncountyhd.org Monday through Friday 10:45 am-12:15 pm *Menu subject to change Wednesday, June 4: BBQ Rib on…
Read MoreBirth Announcements
A daughter, Millie Renee James Minor, was born May 13th, 2025 @ 11:23am. She weighed 6lbs 13oz and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Alaina Kennard and Shawn Minor of Louisiana, MO. A son, Stetson Wayne Moesch, was born May 19th,2025 @ 5:50pm. He weighed 7lbs 8oz and was 20 inches long. His parents…
Read MoreDepartment of Natural Resources will hold public awareness session on Lewis County landfill expansion
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 30, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold a public awareness session on the permitting process for a proposed expansion at the Backridge Landfill in Lewis County. The session will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, June 30, at La Grange City Hall, 118 S. Main St. in La…
Read MorePalmyra Memorial Day Event is Well-Attended
Robert Harrison presenting a speech Approximately 120-150 people attended the annual Memorial Day commemoration at Greenwood Cemetery Monday morning May 26th. American Legion Post 174 Commander David Lomax welcomed the gathering, Post Chaplain Dale Elston offered prayer for remembrance of the day, and a quartet of Katie Mehling, Marcia Fohey, Rick Hoehnes, and David Lomax…
Read MoreMaple Lawn Auxiliary Holds Meeting
The Maple Lawn Auxiliary met on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM in the Activity Room. The Gem of the Day was a recent incident told by Jennifer McGrath in which a 92-year-old man remembered her name. Jennifer said it means a lot when people remember your name. The roll call was answered by…
Read MoreChariton Valley Hosts Human Trafficking Training Led by National Expert
MACON, MO – May 28, 2025 – Chariton Valley welcomed over 100 attendees today at the Macon Expo Center for a powerful and practical skills-based training session on human trafficking, led by Dan Nash, Co-owner of the Human Trafficking Training Center and retired Missouri State Trooper. Meghan Connors also provided insight on HT Training and Advocacy.…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post 174 May Meeting
American Legion Post 174 held its May meeting on Wednesday May 7th. Commander David Lomax conducted opening ceremonies: honoring the flag, reciting Pledge of Allegiance and Legion preamble, posting POW flag and prayer. The meeting was called to order. Post Adjutant read the minutes from April meeting and were approved by post. The financial reports…
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