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Schuyler County Man Charged With Vehicle Theft
LANCASTER — A Schuyler County man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he took a vehicle without permission earlier this month. According to court records, Christopher N. Jackson has been charged in Case No. 26SY-CR00053 with one count of stealing a motor vehicle, a Class D felony, and one count of second-degree…
Read MoreSchuyler Rotary Marks 25 Years Of Shoes For Orphan Souls Effort
For 25 years, Rotary districts across Missouri and beyond have partnered with Buckner International for the Shoes for Orphan Souls project. What started as a small flicker of an idea has grown into a massive movement that has delivered nearly 300,000 pairs of shoes to children in more than 30 countries. For a child in…
Read MoreStudents Attend FBLA State Leadership Conference
This weekend, 5 students, Danny Priebe, Asher Applegate, Brendan Wilson, Madelyn Sapp, and Kensington Wolf attended the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Springfield, Missouri. They attended contests and workshops that featured guest speakers and useful life skills. Some learned vital public speaking techniques while others learned how to fill out job applications. The students also…
Read MoreElizabeth Janice “Betty” Myers
Elizabeth Janice “Betty” Myers, 84, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 5:45 PM, Monday, April 13, 2026, at Luther Manor Nursing Center in Hannibal, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hannibal, MO. Fr. Greg Meystrik will officiate. Burial will be…
Read MoreLloyd Mack Mallory Obituary
LTC (ret.) Lloyd Mack Mallory (age 93) of Palmyra, MO passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Born on January 3, 1933 in Hannibal, MO, Lloyd was the son of Frank Mallory and Rosie D. Taylor. He was the youngest of eight siblings. Of his household, he is survived by sons (Lloyd Mack Mallory Jr,…
Read MoreKiwanis Club to Host Fundraiser for JT Thomas at Palmyra High School
Palmyra, MO — The community is invited to come together in support of Palmyra student-athlete JT Thomas at a special fundraiser hosted by the Kiwanis Club. The event will take place on Friday, May 1, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Palmyra High School cafeteria, and will continue until all meals are sold out. Attendees…
Read MoreTruck Rally
The Palmyra R-I Parents as Teachers Program will host a Truck Rally on Tuesday, May 5th at the Palmyra High School parking lot from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Preschoolers will have an opportunity to fine-tune their listening skills and increase their vocabulary as they listen, watch and talk with their parents about how the many…
Read MoreNeed A Ride?
OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, please call the OATS Transit office at 660-415-0901 or 800-654-6287. You can also visit our website at www.oatstransit.org, where you can find your local schedule by clicking on…
Read MoreMain Street Palmyra Focuses on Revitalization, Community Input at Chamber Meeting
By Ella Aguilar Alicia Doran of the Main Street Palmyra Board spoke at the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce’s April 14 meeting, providing a clear update on the district’s revitalization progress and sharing future plans for downtown. Opening her presentation, Doran described Palmyra as “a place rooted in history, heritage, and heart,” emphasizing the importance of…
Read MorePalmyra R-1 Board Approves Staff Raises, Facility Upgrades And New Hires
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra R-1 Board of Education approved staff raises, advanced several building improvement projects and filled key teaching and coaching positions during its regular meeting April 14. One of the board’s most significant actions was approving a 3% raise for all certified and noncertified staff for the 2026-27 school year. The district’s…
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