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Taylor News by Cindy Griesbaum
What a beautiful week we have had this past week, nice temps, sunshine and a little bit of rain fell in the local area. The forecast for this week is going to be a bit cooler than normal. Jeremy, Amanda and the kids made a trip to Liberty MO to a Taekwondo tournament. This is…
Read MoreMark Twain Casino Donates $5,045 to Heartland Resources through “Donate & Play” Promotion
La Grange, MO – April 22, 2026 — Mark Twain Casino is proud to announce a donation of $5,045 to Heartland Resources, made possible through the generosity of its guests during a recent “Donate & Play” promotion. The initiative encouraged guests to make cash donations, which were then matched by Mark Twain Casino in the…
Read MoreBlessing Behavioral Therapist Earns Licensure
Haley Bichsel, MSW, therapist, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Blessing Health System, has earned the status of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Earning the status required meeting a series of prerequisites including passage of a written examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards, and applying for and receiving licensure from the State of Illinois.…
Read MoreHNB National Bank Completes Acquisition of Kearney Trust Company
HNB Bancorp, Inc., a Missouri Corporation headquartered in Hannibal, Missouri, the holding company for HNB National Bank, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Kearney Trust Company of Kearney Missouri, a Missouri State-chartered depository trust company. After the closing, HNB National Bank has approximately $1.285 billion in assets, $858.4 million in loans, and $1.156…
Read MorePHS Science Olympiad Competes at State Competition
Nine members of the Palmyra High School Science Olympiad team attended the State Competition at University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO on Saturday, April 18. These students qualified for the state competition by earning 4th place as a team at the Northeast Regional competition at Truman State University in February. Aubrey Bier, Livia Bross,…
Read MoreIndians Stay Hot, Run Past South Shelby 14-2
SHELBINA — Clark County continued its strong stretch Thursday, using a fast start and relentless pressure on the bases to roll past South Shelby 14-2. The Indians wasted no time taking control, plating three runs in the first inning behind a two-run double from Amos Phillips and a South Shelby error. They added another run…
Read MoreIndians Rally From Five Down, Erupt For 14-6 Win Over West Hancock
KAHOKA — Clark County erased an early five-run deficit in emphatic fashion Wednesday, exploding for eight runs in the fifth inning to defeat West Hancock 14-6. After falling behind 6-1 through the first three innings, the Indians methodically chipped away before delivering a game-changing rally that turned the contest completely around. West Hancock struck first…
Read MoreMoDOT Announces Roadwork in Clark County Through May 1
HANNIBAL, Mo. (April 20, 2026) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced upcoming highway maintenance projects in northeast Missouri, including scheduled closures in Clark County through May 1. Motorists can view road conditions and planned closures on the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map/. MoDOT officials said inclement weather may impact the schedule, and additional…
Read MoreFair Board Starts 2026 Improvements
Several facility improvements have been made at the Clark County Fairgrounds in recent years, and this year’s improvement to the grandstand may be the most noticeable to date. In 2025, electrical upgrades were completed for the concession vendors and campers, along with new decking in the box seating area, replacement of wood in the seating…
Read MorePalmyra Public Library Friends Book Sale
Come see us on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Marion County Library. We have deals on used books at only $3.00 per bag. These used books have been donated as residents clean out their collections or are pulled from the library shelves due to duplicate copies or…
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