Area News
Stotts wins 110 hurdles, Kindhart takes third in shot for Marion County
Stotts wins 110 hurdles, Kindhart takes third in shot for Marion County Shelbina, Mo. — Caden Stotts and Samantha Kindhart led Marion County High School at the South Shelby Relays on Saturday, April 14, with top-three finishes in their events. Stotts captured first place in the boys 110-meter hurdles with a time of 18.24 seconds…
Read MoreSheppard, Pennewell claim individual wins for Palmyra at home relays
PALMYRA, Mo. — Luke Sheppard and Evan Pennewell led the way for the host team at the Mark Twain/Becky Thatcher Relays on Monday, April 15, with standout performances in the boys field events. Sheppard cleared 1.93 meters to win the high jump and added second-place finishes in both the 110- and 300-meter hurdles. Pennewell topped…
Read MorePalmyra City Council Addresses Infrastructure Concerns, Ordinance Updates, and Community Initiatives in April 17 Meeting
Mayor Rusty Adrain being sworn in as Mayor of the City of Palmyra by Deeana Parsons The Palmyra City Council met on Thursday, April 17th at City Hall. The meeting started with comments from a local Palmyra resident. The resident spoke about a city spillway that flows water directly into his property, causing severe erosion…
Read MoreMarion County Commission Approves Renovation Bid, Holiday Festivities, and Jail Improvements
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Commission addressed a range of county business during its regular sessions on April 7 and April 14, including approving a construction bid for a building renovation, hearing departmental updates, and authorizing holiday events at the courthouse.Renovation at 800 Broadway ApprovedAt the April 7 meeting, the Commission approved a $59,100 bid…
Read MorePalmyra Panthers Roar Through the Week with Three Dominant Wins
Bryant Horstmeier and teammates raise their helmets to celebrate Horstmeier's first-pitch home run at Clark County. Palmyra Panthers Roar Through the Week with Three Dominant Wins The Palmyra Varsity Panthers put together one of their most complete weeks of baseball this season, going 3-0 with a mix of offensive firepower, lockdown pitching, and steady defense.…
Read MoreFundraiser to Support Poultry Project in Uganda
Pennies for Poultry will host a fundraising event to help support its next poultry project in Bubago, Uganda. The event will operate on a free-will donation basis. Gluten-free options will be available. While these items will be prepared separately, organizers cannot guarantee they will be free from cross-contamination due to the shared kitchen environment.
Read MoreAmerican Legion Auxiliary District 1 Holds Spring Meeting in Hannibal
American Legion District 1 Meets The first District of the American Legion Auxiliary met on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Emmett Shields Post #55 in Hannibal at 2 p.m. District President Linda Maddox called the meeting to order and then District Chaplain, Gail Dietrich gave an opening prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by…
Read MorePalmyra R-I Board Reorganizes, Reviews Construction Progress and Approves New Hires
The Palmyra R-I Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the district boardroom. The meeting marked the final session for outgoing Board President Joe Knochel, who was recognized for nine years of service to the students, staff, and community. Superintendent Jason Harper presented Knochel with a plaque…
Read MoreHonk, Hiss, Roar! Truck Rally Rolls Into Palmyra May 6
The Palmyra R-I Parents as Teachers Program will host a Truck Rally on Tuesday, May 6th atthe Palmyra High School parking lot from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Preschoolers will have an opportunity to fine-tune their listening skills and increase their vocabulary as they listen, watch and talk with their parents about how the many vehicles…
Read MorePalmyra Panthers Improve to 4-6 for the Season with Gritty Week of Baseball
The Palmyra Varsity Panthers showed resilience, firepower, and flashes of dominance this past week, winning two out of three games to improve their season record to 4-6. A dramatic comeback against Bowling Green, a tough-fought battle with Macon, and a shutout win over Macomb highlighted a week where the Panthers’ grit was on full display.…
Read More