Gardner Musing
In the 1880 April 9 edition of the Palmyra Spectator on page 1 is a description of what many farmers in this time era went thru. This article was titled ,Cheese-Making in Palmyra, written by William P. Phillips. He starts out by saying that he is engaged in the Dairy Business with Mr. J Budlong…
Read MoreRoadwork Planned in Northeast Missouri March 23–April 3
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced upcoming highway maintenance work scheduled across northeast Missouri from March 23 through April 3. Motorists should be aware of temporary closures and are encouraged to plan alternate routes while crews complete maintenance operations. All road closures and planned work can be viewed on MoDOT’s Traveler…
Read MoreRalph Edward Lerch
Ralph Edward Lerch March 27, 1946 — March 16, 2026 Kahoka Ralph Edward Lerch, age 79 of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, March 16, 2026, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri. Ralph was born March 27, 1946, in Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Fred William and Ruth Virginia (Thomas)…
Read MoreLori-ann Ewart
Lori-ann Ewart August 1, 1963 — March 14, 2026 Wayland Lori-ann Ewart, 62, of Wayland, Missouri, passed away at her home Saturday morning, March 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was born on August 1, 1963, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Joseph Albert and Sandra Elaine (Winters) Ewart. She was a 1981…
Read MoreA Hobby That Grew: Bergman’s Love for Quilting
A Hobby That Grew: Bergman’s Love for Quilting By Emily Bontrager Every March, National Craft Month celebrates crafters and their unique talents. One local crafter who has spent decades perfecting her skill is Barbie Bergman, 78, who lives south of Kahoka, Missouri. She first started quilting in 1980 as a hobby, and it soon grew…
Read MoreReta Jean Klinginsmith
Reta Jean Klinginsmith, 87, a resident of Cameron, Missouri, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Resthaven Mortuary, Trenton, Missouri. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Trenton, Missouri. Family visitation will be held Saturday from…
Read MoreReal Estate
1. General Warranty Samantha S Brown to Gabriel S Brown and Erik D Brown Original Town, Block 37, Section 25, Township 58 North, Range 6 West 2. General Warranty Fohey Properties LLC to John Russelll and Lisa Russell A tract of land lying in part of lot 3 of McMaster’s subdivision of the South ½…
Read MoreOrthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kevin Marberry Accepting Patients in Macon
Experienced orthopedic surgeon Kevin Marberry, MD, is now welcoming patients in Macon. With more than 20years of medical and surgical experience, Dr. Marberry specializes in sports medicine and is dedicated to helping patients return to healthy, active lives. Throughout his career, Dr. Marberry has performed thousands of surgeries – often for multiple generations of the…
Read MoreSpectator Shelf
125 Years Ago March 14, 1901 Married at the residence of Rev. T. S. Scott of Philadelphia, Monday, March 11th, Geo. E. Crane and Rosie Wilson, both of this county. Three large loaves of bread for ten cents at Connie Nill’s Bakery. Mrs. Thos. Burns of Macon is visiting in the city, called here last…
Read MoreHarold Eugene Boyer Obit
Harold Eugene Boyer, born on September 18, 1933, in Palmyra, Missouri, went peacefully to his heavenly home with Jesus on March 10, 2026, at home in Severance, Colorado.He was 92 years old. Harold was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Boyer, his mother, Clara ( Hagaman) Boyer, his brothers Leslie and Glenn, and his…
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