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Palmyra’s Sheppard and Dames Earn Silver, Girls Relay Strong at Clark County Relays
Luke Sheppard took second in the 110m Hurdles at the Clark County with a time of 16.22. Kahoka – April 8, 2025Palmyra High School turned in several top finishes at the Clark County Relays, led by Luke Sheppard, who took second in the 110-meter hurdles and high jump, and Daniel Dames, who placed third in the boys 400-meter dash.…
Read MorePalmyra FCCLA Students Shine at State Leadership Conference; Three Advance to Nationals
Palmyra FCCLA members attending the 2025 Missouri FCCLA State Leadership Conference included (from left) Leah Pontius, Paige Jackman, Maggie Hicks, Lauren Jones, Aubrey Bier, and Travin Rice. The event was held March 16–18 at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach. Several students competed in STAR Events, with three advancing to Nationals. Students from Palmyra High…
Read MoreSteady Aim, Steady Focus: Alden Meyer Heads to 4-H Nationals
Alden Meyer is making a name for himself in the world of shooting sports. He is a member of the Mt. Zion Country Clovers 4-H club in Marion County and this summer he will represent Missouri at the 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. At just 15 years old, Alden Meyer is making a name…
Read MoreMDC reports young hunters took 4,428 turkeys over youth weekendTop harvest counties were Osage, Gasconade, and Texas.
Top harvest counties were Osage, Gasconade, and Texas. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 4,428 birds over the past youth weekend, April 12-13. Top harvest counties were Osage with 107 birds harvested, Gasconade with 105, and Texas with 94. Young hunters…
Read MoreKindhart, Hathaway Lead Marion County at Clark County Relays
Kennedy Hathaway placed fourth in the 100m Hurdles at Clark County, with a time of 18.21. Kahoka – April 8, 2025Marion County athletes made their presence known at the Clark County Relays on Tuesday, with Samantha Kindhartearning third place in the girls discus and fourth in shot put, while Kennedy Hathaway grabbed a fourth-place finish in the 100-meter…
Read More2025 United Way Evening Of Philanthropy Honorees Announced
Donna Brown Hannibal, Mo. – _The United Way Evening of Philanthropy began in 2019 with the goal to honor community members who invest their time, talents, and treasures to make our community better. The Evening of Philanthropy shares the story of these generous people – _and, at United Way, we are hopeful these stories…
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Do you think there’s no government waste / fraud / incompetency going on? Consider the following that has been discovered: In the Department of Labor unemployment division:24,500 people over 115 years old received $59 million in unemployment benefits during the Biden/Harris years.28,000 people between 1 and 5 years old got $254 million in benefits.9,700 people…
Read MoreTwo Dead in Marion County House Fire; Investigation Ongoing
Two Dead in Marion County House Fire; Investigation Ongoing A tragic house fire in rural Marion County claimed the lives of two individuals on the night of April 8, 2025. At approximately 9:33 p.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire at 5488 County Road 409, near Hannibal. Multiple fire departments arrived…
Read MoreVoters Decide Key Races, Propositions in Marion County Municipal Election
Marion County, Mo. — April 8, 2025 Marion County voters headed to the polls Tuesday for the general municipal election, deciding a variety of city, school board, and proposition races. Voter turnout was reported at 15.39%, with 2,535 ballots cast out of 16,471 registered voters. All 15 precincts reported results by Tuesday evening. Hannibal Races…
Read MoreStructure Fire Investigation in Marion County
A tragic house fire in rural Marion County claimed the lives of two individuals on the night of April 8, 2025. At approximately 9:33 p.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire at 5488 County Road 409, near Hannibal. Multiple fire departments arrived on the scene and worked together to extinguish the…
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