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VFW Post 4958 presents Young American Award to SCR-1 School District’s Kindergarten Classes
On April 21st, after hearing both Kindergarten Classes recite the Pledge of Allegiance, VFW Post 4958 Commander David Long and Past Quartermaster Dale Bienusa presented each student with The VFW Young American Award. The VFW leadership had been at the school a week prior and handed out a “study card” to each student. All students…
Read MoreMore 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 MoreReal Estate Transfers
1. Quit-claim deed Randall P Smyser to Randall P Smyser, Trustees of the Smyser Family Revocable Trust All of lot 5 and the North 1/2 of lots 7 and 8 in Block 3, Range 1 East, Seat of Justice Tract, in the City of Palmyra 2. General Warranty Ronald L Meyers and JoAnn Meyers to…
Read MoreGreat River Honor Flight Announces 80th Mission To Begin 2026 Season
The Great River Honor Flight Board of Directors proudly announces that the 80th mission will be held on April 30, 2026 out of Hannibal, Missouri from the campus of Hannibal LaGrange University. A total of 302 veterans will take part on this trip. These veterans will bring the total of veterans who have been part…
Read MorePanthers Post Relay Wins, Strong Finishes at Montgomery County Invitational
The Montgomery County Invitational on April 20 saw the Palmyra Panthers turn in a balanced performance, highlighted by relay success on both the girls and boys sides. Palmyra’s girls were paced by a pair of runner-up relay finishes and a strong throw from Adyson Dorsey, while the boys claimed a relay title and added multiple…
Read MoreTaylor 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…
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