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1. General Warranty Deed Jason L Utterback and Stephanie Utterback to Leisa Maurer All of lot 50 in Pioneer Village Subdivision, 2nd Addition, being a Re-Subdivision of Lots 49, 50, 51, and 52 in Pioneer Village Subdivision, 1st Addition and all that part of the West 1/2 of Northwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 lying North…
Read MoreTaylor News
By Cindy Griesbaum To my fellow followers, there will NOT be any Taylor News for the next 2 weeks. You will find out why when I write the next column in June. It has been a beautiful week in the local area, with some sunshine, rain and wonderful temps to enjoy. It can stay this…
Read MorePalmyra Boys Golf Repeats as Class 2 State Champion
Palmyra boys golf is back on top — again. The Panthers repeated as Class 2 state champions Tuesday, capturing their second straight state title with a two-day team score of 642 at Bogey Hills Country Club. Palmyra finished eight strokes ahead of runner-up St. Vincent, which carded a 650. Monroe City placed third with a…
Read MoreRagar Named to Western Carolina University’s Chancellor’s List for Spring 2026
CULLOWHEE, NC (05/20/2026)– Rayce Ragar of Palmyra has been named to the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s List at Western Carolina University. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Students named to the Chancellor’s list are also named to the Dean’s List.
Read MoreCorporal Gipson to Retire
Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following retirement: Corporal David L.Gipson will retire June 1, 2026, after 14 years of dedicated service. Gipson was appointed to the Patrol on April 2, 2012, as a member of the 95th recruit class, and after graduating from the Patrol Academy, was assigned…
Read MorePalmyra Blanks Monroe City to Reach District Championship
MACON, Mo. — Palmyra used a dominant pitching performance from Rylan Compton and a big day at the plate from Bryant Horstmeier to roll past Monroe City 10-0 Monday in the Class 3 District 6 semifinals at Macon High School. Compton was in control from the start, throwing six shutout innings for the Panthers. He…
Read MoreMacon Power Surge Ends Palmyra’s District Run
MACON, Mo. —Palmyra’s district championship hopes ended Tuesday as Macon used a big early lead and two fourth-inning grand slams to defeat the Panthers 17-5 in the Class 3 District 6 title game. Macon jumped ahead with three runs in the first inning and five more in the second, building an 8-0 lead before Palmyra…
Read MoreHighland Qualifies 11 Entries for State Track Meet
MOKANE, Mo. — Highland put together a strong sectional showing Saturday, May 16, at the MSHSAA Class 2 Sectional 2 track and field meet, qualifying 11 entries for the state meet. The top four finishers in each event advanced to state. Chevie Sharpe led the Lady Cougars with two sectional championships, winning the 800-meter run…
Read MoreHighland High School Holds Commencement
By David Sharp An estimated 53 graduates crossed the stage and received diplomas during the May 17, 2026 Graduation Ceremony at Highland HS. Superintendent John French and High School Principal Dr. Susan Rossmiller presided. Board of Education President Robert Reed Miller and members of the Board assisted presenting Diplomas. Brianna Reed was the Class of…
Read MoreEagles Send Six Entries to State from Sectional Meet
CENTRALIA, Mo. — Knox County turned in a strong day at the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional 2 track and field meet Saturday, May 16, at Centralia High School, qualifying six entries for the state meet. The top four finishers in each event advanced. Cooper Clair led the Eagles with sectional championships in both the 100-…
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