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125 Years Ago May 22, 1901 Owing to the substantial increase in the business of the Palmyra Office, Postmaster Huggins has been notified that his salary will be increased $100 per year. His salary will be $1,600 and his allowed in addtion $310 for room rent and clerk hire. Last week, George Leggett bought the…
Read MoreAugspurg Added to Belmont University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List
NASHVILLE, TN (05/20/2026)– Belmont University released the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester, with approximately 49% of the University’s 6,724 undergraduate students earning the academic recognition. Norah Augspurg is among the Dean’s List students. “The Dean’s List recognition reflects a commitment to excellence that is both personal and shared across our community,” said Dr.…
Read MoreArea Residents Named to UCM Spring 2026 Dean’s List
WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The following area students have earned a spot on the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. The Dean’s List includes undergraduate students who achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or above. Hannibal Johnathan Carlin Samuel Gasaway Olivia Mears Julia Newland Christian Quintanilla Lucas Quintanilla…
Read MoreMuseum Musing
By Betsy Welty In a Marion County Standard newspaper June 1939 there was a biographical about Jacob A. Lucke Sr. Mr.Lucke Sr. was born in Prussia in September 1811. After his education in Germany he migrated to America settled at Hannibal in 1839. After two year she later moved to his farm on North river…
Read MoreJames Morgan “Jim” Crane
James Morgan“Jim” Crane, 78 of Canton, Missouri, passed into eternity on May 15, 2026. The oldest of 8 children, Jim was born September 26, 1947, in Quincy, IL. He is the son of Morgan H. Crane and Georgia Johnson Crane. Jim attended primary school in Warren, MO. He graduated from Monroe City (MO) High School…
Read MoreRichard “Rich” Reiff Obituary
Richard “Rich” Reiff, 66, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 5:59 PM, Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home in Hannibal, MO. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 22, 2026, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Wes Gehrke will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra,…
Read MorePublic Art Contest Winners Announced
Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal Arts Council is pleased to announce the winning images chosen for the eleventh annual ART IN THE OPEN public art contest. The winning images will be featured on local Robinson Outdoor digital billboards at Broadway & Maple Avenue and Stardust Drive in June and on banners at the Ronny Ferrel…
Read MoreUpcoming Planned Roadwork Scheduled
HANNIBAL, Mo.— The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced planned highway maintenance and construction projects across the Northeast Missouri region for May 18-29, 2026. MoDOT officials said motorists should be prepared for possible delays and road closures while crews complete maintenance and construction work throughout the region. Weather conditions could cause schedule changes, and…
Read MoreMain Street Palmyra to Host Community Town Hall
Main Street Palmyra invites community members, business owners and local stakeholders to attend a public Town Hall on Wednesday, June 3, from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. at the Sesquicentennial Building. The event is being held in collaboration with Missouri Main Street Connection and is designed to gather community input, share ideas and discuss the future…
Read MorePalmyra Middle School Recognizes Award Winners
PALMYRA, Mo. — Palmyra Middle School recognized students and staff members for academic achievement, leadership, citizenship and attendance during its end-of-year awards program. Students of the Year were Sarah Pontius and Blake Weaver for fifth grade, Shepherd Breitling and Avery Campbell for sixth grade, Jaedyn Bock and Miles Fix for seventh grade, and Laney Weaver…
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