Area News
Kindhart, Kelso Lead Marion County R-II Class of 2025
Samantha Kindhart, shown here receiving her diploma, was the 2025 Valedictorian. PHILADELPHIA, Mo. — Marion County R-II School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 during a commencement ceremony held May 16 in the high school gymnasium. Samantha Kindhart was named valedictorian, and Nicholas Kelso was honored as salutatorian. The evening began with the…
Read MoreNortheast MO Old Threshers
Looking for something local and fun to do for Memorial Day Weekend? Join your friends at the Northeast Missouri Old Threshers Mud Run, Cornhole Tournament and Camping. Join us for our 2nd year – we had a great time last year, with lots of trucks and participation and it looks like we will have plenty…
Read MoreMary Sue Harris
Mary Sue Harris Mary Sue Harris, 79, of Palmyra, MO passed away at 8:18 AM, Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Father Gerald Kaimann will officiate. Burial…
Read MoreGardner House Museum
The Heritage Seekers want to say Congratulations to all graduates! Job well done. Wishing you well on your next journey! May is another month on our calendars that have just about every week that it is celebrating or reminiscing something. Mother’s day, Cinco DiMeo, graduating day ,out of school day etc., But the one most…
Read MorePalmyra Awards
Akerson, Ruby – A+ Scholarships Billups, Melissa – Dawn & Candy Vance Cheerleading Award – Herring-Lowe (CTA) Scholarship Billups, Renae – Dawn & Candy Vance Cheerleading Award – National Honor Society Recognition – Scholastic Achievement Awards Bock, Lynton – National Honor Society Recognition – Scholastic Achievement Awards Buckwalter, Bladyn – American Legion Good Citizen Award…
Read MoreMarion County Qualifies Two for State After Gritty Effort at Class 1 Sectional Meet
Samantha Kindhart placed third in shot. Her throw of 9.33 meters punched her ticket to next weekend's state meet. Photo by Will Johnson, Gasconade County Republican for NEMOnews Media Group. MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. — May 17, 2025 — Marion County’s track and field athletes put up a strong fight at the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional 2…
Read MoreMaywood News
This week I am going to share this experience of the weather with you. Rachel and I were in St. Louis visiting my friend the doctor again, and it was 2:30 p.m. We stopped at a fresh produce stand to buy fruit, and it was getting dark and only sprinkling, and we started home and…
Read MoreTaylor News
Congratulations to all of the area high school and college students who have or will be graduating this past week or this upcoming week. Your accomplishments are not unseen. Good luck to the next chapter in your life. WOW! It has been a beautiful weather week this past week, this is my kind of weather.…
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. Wednesday, May 21: Beauty Shop/ Ruth Move & Groove, 9:30 Chair Exercises w/ Barb & Terry, 11:30 Social Hour, 1:30 David Kitch Thursday, May 22: 9:30…
Read MorePalmyra City Council Approves Budget, Adjusts Work Hours
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra City Council met Thursday, May 15, at Palmyra City Hall at 7 p.m. Regarding a drainage issue off Martha Street, an engineering report was received and provided to the resident in attendance. An updated quote for the metal replacement at the Recycle Center will be presented to the council at…
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