More Than a Name on a Stone: Donald A. Lewis
By Carolyn Applegate Located in Downing, just across the road and slightly down the hill from the Baptist Church, is a lovely cemetery where stones adorn rolling hills. In the northeast section stands a beautiful upright memorial stone—a tangible representation of the love and loss of a family deeply wounded, a family who did not…
Read MoreLancaster Council Reviews Water Leak, Utility Agreement
The Lancaster City Council approved the purchase of Diamond Maps and updated the city’s utility agreement during its regular meeting March 16 at Lancaster City Hall. Mayor Donald Derickson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Council members Paul Reynolds, Kevin Buckallew and Tommy Roberts were present, along with City Clerk Candy Tallman and…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Taking It Back To The Simplest Of Hunting
I parked the truck, and as soon as I had grabbed my gear, I knew it was going to be a good afternoon. I crept along carefully, placing one foot in front of the other in an effort not to spook the target of this hunt. As I neared a likely looking location, I could…
Read MoreAponte Begins Child Support Enforcement Role
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Prosecutor’s Office has welcomed a new staffer, with Caleb Aponte beginning his role April 10, 2026, as child support enforcement attorney serving Missouri’s 1st and 2nd judicial circuits. The position also brings the relocation of the child support enforcement office from Adair County to Knox County.…
Read MoreKroeger, Compton Lead Palmyra Past Mexico
Logan Kroeger went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs as Palmyra defeated Mexico 9-5 on Friday, April 24. The Panthers jumped in front in the bottom of the first when Kroeger singled to score the game’s first run. Palmyra added five more runs in the second inning to take control. Raeson Miller singled in two…
Read MoreGraves Announces $27.3 million Grant for Marion-Ralls Regional Port Authority
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves, (MO-06), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that he has secured a Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) Grant for the Marion-Ralls Regional Port Authority. The $27,324,552 grant will help construct a barge receiving dock, receiving conveyors, and a 21,000-ton dry fertilizer warehouse with a loading tower…
Read MoreTwenty Fourth Annual Spring Fling Raises Over $65,000 for the American Cancer Society’ Relay For Life – Flower Children Have Raised over $1.6M To Date For ACS
The “Flower Children” team of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Relay For Life hosted its twenty fourth annual Spring Fling on April 18. Over 350 people attended the event held at the American Legion Hall – Post #174 in Palmyra. The night’s activities included dinner, raffles, silent and live auctions as well as a chance…
Read MoreUpcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, April 27–May 7
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced a schedule of general highway maintenance projects across northeast Missouri from April 27 through May 7. Motorists can view road closures and work zones on the department’s Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map/. Officials caution that inclement weather may affect scheduled work, and additional moving operations…
Read MoreSpectator Shelf
125 Years Ago April 25, 1901 The business of the Palmyra post office for the fiscal year ending March 31st shows a substantial increase over the preceding year. For the year ending March 31st, 1900, the total receipts of the post office were $3,965.50, against $4,262.24 for the year ending March, 1901. This increase will…
Read MoreLaura Pearson and Nicholas Phillips Honored with Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence in Hospice Services
Hospice of Northeast Missouri, a service of Hannibal Regional, is pleased to announce Laura Pearson, RN, and Nicholas Phillips as recipients of the Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence in Hospice Services. This recognition, established through a generous donation from Drs. Ron and Elsie Gaber of Kirksville, MO, honors outstanding individuals who demonstrate an unwavering commitment…
Read More