Larry Franklin Ridings Obituary
Larry Franklin Ridings, 80, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 7:08 PM, Monday, May 25, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Nathan Meyers will officiate. Burial will follow at Lick Creek…
Read MorePalmyra R-1 Board Approves Resignations, New Hires
The Palmyra R-1 Board of Education met in special session on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Palmyra R-1 Boardroom. The primary purpose of the meeting was to approve resignations and hires for the District. The following resignations were approved: Brandon Crisp – Girls Tennis Coach Steven Jones – Elementary P.E. Teacher,…
Read MoreLaddie “Lad” S. Denish Obituary
Laddie “Lad” S. Denish, 93, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 11:20 AM, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his home in rural Palmyra, MO. Private Graveside Services will be held at Durham Cemetery in Durham, MO. Pastor Jeff Voepel will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO.…
Read MorePalmyra City Council Reviews Busy Agenda of Parks, Utilities, Safety, and City Projects
By Ella Aguilar The Palmyra City Council received updates on a wide range of city business this week, including a student conservation project, park improvements, utility work, public safety efforts, and staffing changes across several departments. Council members also approved Bill 1676 during the meeting. A highlight of the meeting was a presentation by Palmyra…
Read MoreGardner Musing
Heritage Seekers will have a special guest from the Missouri Humanities. Elizabeth Kurry who is from the St. Louis area will be speaking on Beer, German,& Methodism. She is a historian and author in St. Louis and will be presenting the story of a German Immigrant, Ludwig Jacoby who came to St. Louis in 1841.…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Genealogical Society to meet in Shelbina, MO on June 27, 2026.
The Northeast Missouri Genealogical Society will hold their second meeting of the year on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., at the Shelby County Historical Society and Museum, 210 East Maple Street, Shelbina, MO. 63468 Carol Hubbard will give a presentation about the history of the new museum, a tour of the new museum…
Read MoreShelbina OES Chapter Held Meeting
Shelbina Chapter #159 OES held a stated meeting Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with 10 members and visitors present. Chapter was opened in short form with Joyce Viloria, WM presiding. Other officers present were Charles Rosenkrans, WP; Nancy Thorndyke, AM; Lois Turner, Secy; Ruth Ann Dixso, Treas; Linda Sorrell, Cond; Leslie Rosenkrans,, Chaplain; Linda Cullifer, Organist;…
Read MorePalmyra 8th Grader Wins Statewide Essay Contest
PALMYRA, MO — Palmyra Middle School eighth grader Heidi Lehenbauer recently earned first place in the annual essay contest sponsored by The Missouri Peace Officers Foundation. The annual contest, now in its 34th year, encourages Missouri eighth grade students to reflect on important issues impacting society. This year’s essay prompt asked students to respond to…
Read MoreMaywood News
By Rachel Bringer We have missed some of the area rain showers this week and are hoping the rain finds us in the upcoming days. It seems like most of the planting has been completed, and the temperatures have been cool in the morning but hot and humid in the afternoons! South Union Baptist Church…
Read MoreMarion County Candidates Divided on Governor Kehoe’s $15 Billion Google Data Center Deal
By Ella Aguilar NEW FLORENCE, Mo. — Governor Mike Kehoe’s announcement of a $15 billion Google data center investment in neighboring Montgomery County is drawing mixed reactions from congressional candidates vying to represent Marion County and District 6, revealing a split among local leaders over economic development versus community protection. The project, which Kehoe celebrated…
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