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Palmyra R-1 Board Reviews Construction Progress, Approves Raises and New Hires
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra R-1 Board of Education met in regular session Tuesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the district boardroom. The board heard a report from High School Librarian Stacey Conrad on the strengths and needs of the district library. The FBLA Broadcast Journalism team also presented a newscast focused on last…
Read MoreMarion County Road and Bridge Projects Featured in Draft MoDOT Plan
Multiple resurfacing and bridge upgrades proposed through 2030PALMYRA, Mo. — Marion County is set to receive a series of highway resurfacing and bridge improvement projects as part of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Draft 2026–2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The draft plan, which is available for public review and comment through June 6, outlines construction-ready…
Read MoreCitywide Accessibility Project and Student Achievements Highlight Chamber Gathering
By Ella Aguilar The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce met on Tuesday, May 13th at the 1839 Event Venue. The meeting started with Chariton Valley offering a training seminar for Sexual Trafficking on May 28th at the Macon Expo Center. The training is free and comes with free breakfast and lunch. RSVP is required. The…
Read MorePalmyra Wraps Season with Gritty Effort at Class 3 Sectional in Montgomery County
Clare Williams take the handoff from Charli Martin in the Class 3 sectional 4×200 race on Saturday. Photo by Will Johnson, Gasconade Couty Republican for NEMOnews Media Group MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. — May 17, 2025 — The Palmyra Panthers gave it everything they had at Saturday’s MSHSAA Class 3 Sectional 2 meet at Montgomery County High…
Read MoreBirth Announcement
Hannibal Regional Hospital reports the following births:A daughter, Millie Sue was born April 3rd, 2025 @ 1:37pm. She weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 20 ½ inches long. Her mother is Josephine LaSala of Canton, MO.A daughter, Reyna Elizabeth Lambert was born April 8th, 2025 @ 10:41PM. She weighed 8lbs 11oz and was 20 inches long.…
Read MoreCitywide Accessibility Project and Student Achievements Highlight Chamber Gathering
The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce met on Tuesday, May 13th at the 1839 Event Venue. The meeting started with Chariton Valley offering a training seminar for Sexual Trafficking on May 28th at the Macon Expo Center. The training is free and comes with free breakfast and lunch. RSVP is required. The Palmyra FBLA Broadcast Journalism…
Read MoreElijah Edwards of Palmyra earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree
LINCOLN, NE (05/19/2025)– Elijah Hodges Edwards of Palmyra was among 3,591 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 3, 17 and 18. Edwards earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with high distinction from the College of Architecture. The graduates are from 57 countries, 46 U.S. states and 250-plus Nebraska…
Read MoreMay Marks National Moving Month: BBB Offers Tips to Avoid Scams and Ensure a Smooth Move
May is National Moving Month and the kickoff point for the busiest moving season of the year: Half of all household moves happen in the summer. Movers are among the top categories of companies searched on BBB.org, and they’re in high demand right now.The stakes are high when movers handle your belongings. Accidents can…
Read MoreMaple Lawn Schedule 5-28
Maple Lawn Schedule1410 West Line St.Phone: 769-2213Due to Covid outbreaks some activities may be cancelled. Activities subject to change. Popcorn on Mondays and Fridays when available.Wednesday, May 28: Beauty Shop/ Ruth, 9:30 Chair Exercises, 11:30 Social Hour, 1:30 Gardening, 1:30 Rosary PrayerThursday, May 29: 9:30 Fill in the Blank, 11:30 Dinner Music, 1:30 Auxiliary Meeting,…
Read MorePhiladelphia Man Airlifted After Serious Motorcycle Crash in Shelby County
Philadelphia Man Airlifted After Serious Motorcycle Crash in Shelby County HUNNEWELL, Mo. — A 53-year-old man from Philadelphia, Missouri, was seriously injured Thursday morning after his motorcycle ran off the road and struck an embankment on Route Z, approximately five miles north of Hunnewell in Shelby County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the…
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