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Palmyra Drug Raid Results in Multiple Charges, Including Child Endangerment
Travis M. Rice The Palmyra Police Department, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, executed a search warrant on April 8, 2025, at a residence located at 309 W. Jefferson Street in Palmyra, Missouri. The operation led to the discovery of illegal drugs and the arrest of two individuals on multiple charges, including child endangerment.…
Read MorePanthers Struggle to Find Momentum in Early Week Loss to Quincy Notre Dame
Before the skies opened up and a wave of rainouts delayed their schedule, the Palmyra Varsity Panthers took the field last Tuesday, looking to build momentum. Instead, they ran into a sharp Quincy Notre Dame squad and were handed a 7-0 setback in a game where offensive chances were hard to come by. Colby Jones…
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 MoreKindhart, Hathaway Lead Marion County at South Shelby Open
SHELBINA, Mo. — Marion County High School athletes earned several top finishes at the South Shelby Open on March 31, with standout performances from Samantha Kindhart, Kennedy Hathaway, and Ella Dougherty on the girls side. Levi Wright and Caden Stotts highlighted the boys’ results with strong outings in distance and hurdle events. GIRLS RESULTSSophia Martin placed…
Read MoreMarion County Commission Reviews Senior Tax Applications, Discusses Property Cleanup and Bids
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Commission convened in regular session Monday, March 31, at the courthouse in Palmyra, with Presiding Commissioner J. David Lomax, Eastern District Commissioner Larry Welch, Western District Commissioner Lacey Miller and County Clerk Marla Meyers in attendance.During the meeting, the Commission reviewed senior tax applications and posed for a photo…
Read MoreKindhart, Dougherty Power Marion County at Knox County Invitational
EDINA, Mo. — Marion County High School athletes delivered a solid performance at the Knox County Invitational on April 1, led by Samantha Kindhart’s first-place finish in the girls discus and Ella Dougherty’s top-three finishes in both the 400 and 800-meter runs. The boys team added podium placements in the javelin, discus and long-distance events.GIRLS RESULTSSophia…
Read MoreSheppard, Pennewell Power Palmyra at South Shelby Open
Wyatt Augsburg SHELBINA, Mo. — Palmyra High School delivered a well-rounded performance at the South Shelby Open on March 31, with Luke Sheppard, Evan Pennewell and Wyatt Augsburg leading the boys squad with consistent top-tier performances. On the girls side, Clare Williams and the Panther relays earned podium placements while field athletes and sprinters provided depth.GIRLS…
Read MoreKeep bedbugs at bay
An adult and several nymph bedbugs hiding under the foot of a recliner. Also visible are blood and feces. Photo by Gary Alpert, Harvard University, Bugwood.org. Keep bedbugs at bay COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Don’t let the bedbugs bite this summer!” says University of Missouri Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff. Althoff suggests taking precautions so bedbugs…
Read MoreDonation
Jeff Massman, Financial Secretary for the Knights of Columbus Palmyra Council 1937, presents a donation to Camille Plunkett, counselor and PAWS/health coordinator at Palmyra Elementary School, in support of the PAWS program.
Read MoreUniversity of Missouri Extension Seeks Lick Tub Donations for Innovative Container Garden Programming
The University of Missouri’s Nutrition program is calling on local farmers to donate used lick tubs to help support their work in adult and youth programming across the state. The tubs will be repurposed as containers for garden planting, creating sustainable, hands-on learning opportunities for participants.Lick tubs are made of a durable plastic that make…
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