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Three Weeks Before Christmas, 155 Simmons Workers Told They’re Out
Milan pet food plant to close in January; layoffs hit nearly 5% of county workforce By Echo Menges The Sullivan County community is reeling after learning the Simmons pet food plant is slated to be closed just one month into the new year. Local government officials and Simmons employees were notified on Wednesday, Dec. 3,…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Hosts Groundbreaking For New Kirksville Cancer Center
Hannibal Regional hosted an official groundbreaking for the new state-of-the-art cancer center to be built in Kirksville on Tuesday, December 2. More than 100 community members joined in the event, celebrating a major milestone in Hannibal Regional’s journey to bring radiation oncology services back to Kirksville. Leading the ceremony, Hannibal Regional President & CEO Todd…
Read MoreJudy Barnett
Judy Barnett, 81, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 4:20 AM, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Rev. Steve Barker will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra,…
Read MoreMarion County Commission Approves Bridge Reimbursements, Updates Senior Tax Application
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Commission moved forward on key financial matters and infrastructure updates during its regular session Monday, Dec. 1, held at the Palmyra Courthouse. Presiding Commissioner J. David Lomax and Western District Commissioner Lacey Miller were in attendance. Eastern District Commissioner Larry Welch was absent. Among the commission’s first actions was…
Read MorePalmyra City Council Reviews Ordinances, DNR Projects, and Winter Weather Response
By Ella Aguilar PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra City Council met Thursday evening to review several ordinances, hear departmental updates, and receive engineering reports related to ongoing water and wastewater projects. With the agenda and consent agenda unanimously approved, the council moved smoothly through a full slate of business. The council approved the second reading…
Read MoreMark Twain Casino Raises $2,830.44 for Toys for Tots
LaGrange, MO — December 3, 2025 — Mark Twain Casino is proud to announce that it raised $2,830.44 for Toys for Tots as part of a special Donate & Play promotion aimed at supporting local families and spreading holiday cheer. During the promotion, guests were invited to make a cash donation to Toys for Tots…
Read MoreAmerican Legion’s Gift Helps Brighten Christmas for Palmyra Families in Need
Palmyra, MO — The Palmyra Ministerial Alliance received another meaningful boost this week as the American Legion made a generous donation to support the Alliance’s community assistance programs. The gift comes during a season in which several local organizations, businesses, and individuals have stepped forward with financial contributions, supporting our Adopt-a-Child Christmas Campaign and strengthening…
Read MoreGreentop Council Discusses Budget, Wastewater Solutions, and Fire Contract at December Meeting
GREENTOP, Mo. — The Greentop City Council addressed key community matters on Dec. 4, 2025, including infrastructure improvements, youth programs, and the upcoming 2026 budget. Mayor Sarah Crawford opened the meeting at 6 p.m., following the Pledge of Allegiance. The council quickly moved through standard procedures, approving the November meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report, and…
Read MoreMDC Welcomes Three New Conservation Agents To The Northeast Region
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulated 20 new conservation agents upon their graduation from MDC’s 2025 Conservation Agent Training Academy in September. Since then, these new conservation agents have been gaining experience in the field training program. Now, the new agents are looking forward to becoming familiar with their assigned counties.…
Read MoreCAROLYN JEANICE MARTIN
July 7, 1933 – December 4, 2025 Carolyn Jeanice Martin, 92, of Ottumwa, Iowa passed away on December 4, 2025 at the Bloomfield Care Center in Bloomfield, Iowa after 8 months of declining health. Carolyn was born on the family farm northeast of Lancaster, Missouri on July 7, 1933, the second child to Ralph Edwin…
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