Palmyra Spectator
Maple Lawn Auxiliary Holds Meeting
April 30, 2026 — The Maple Lawn Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 pm April 30, 2026, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in the private dining room. Ten members answered rollcall with their response to “Have you ever ridden in a rumble seat?”. The gem of the day was a quote by Ann…
Read MoreMarion County R-II Graduates Look Ahead After Emotional Ceremony
By Ella Aguilar PHILADELPHIA, MO — Marion County R-II High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 on May 15, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another for graduating seniors. Family members, friends, faculty, and community supporters filled the gymnasium to recognize students for their hard work, accomplishments, and…
Read MoreCharles “Chuck” Anthony Hirner
Charles “Chuck” Anthony Hirner Sr., 87, of New London, MO, passed away at 10:30 PM, Sunday, May 10, 2026, at University Hospital Columbia in Columbia, MO. A Catholic Funeral Liturgy Service will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 15, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hannibal, MO. Fr. Greg Meystrik and Fr. Mike Quinn…
Read MoreMuseum Musing
By Betsy Welty Congratulations to all 2026 graduates . Best of Luck in your new adventures. Proud of each of you. Recently I saw an article in a 2012 Palmyra Spectator about a Country Band that started playing at Halls Hall. A little bit of a back story to get back to the Band. In…
Read MorePalmyra Recognizes Graduating Seniors of the Class of 2026
By Ella Aguilar PALMYRA, Mo. — Celebration, reflection and excitement filled the air this past week as Palmyra High School honored the Class of 2026 during its annual Senior Awards Ceremony on May 12 and graduation commencement on May 14. The two events highlighted not only the academic…
Read MoreMREC Nominating Committee to Meet
The 2026 Committee on Nominations for Missouri Rural Electric Cooperative will meet at the headquarters office, 975 West Ross in Palmyra, on Thursday, June 11, at 6:00 p.m. to select candidates to fill the three Director positions whose terms expire this year: Shon Haerr – District #1; Cole Sutter – District #2; and Butch Pennewell…
Read MoreReal Estate Transfers
1. General Warranty Deed Dakota Bainter and Amber Bainter to Jeffrey F Innes and Heather L Innes Part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, Township 58 North, Range 8 West 2. Quit-Claim Deed Brian Gosney and Lori E. Gosney to Hoang’s Holdings, LLC All that part of Lot 11 in…
Read MoreSheppard, Augspurg Advance for Palmyra at Sectional Meet
MOKANE, Mo. — Palmyra’s Luke Sheppard and Kason Augspurg punched their tickets to the state meet Saturday, May 16, at the MSHSAA Class 2 Sectional 2 track and field meet at South Callaway High School. The top four finishers in each event advanced to state. Sheppard qualified in both hurdles events, placing fourth in the…
Read MoreShelbina OES Chapter Holds Meeting
Shelbina Chapter #159 OES held a stated meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with 17 members and guests present. Chapter was opened in regular form with Joyce Viloria presiding. Other officers present were Charles Rosenkrans, WP; Nancy Thorndyke, AM; Eric Davis, AP Pro Tem; Lois Turner, Secy; Linda Sorrell, Cond; Kay Robertson, A. Cond. Pro…
Read MoreJulie Drebes Ives Obituary
There will be a celebration of life Saturday, May 30th, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Green Berry Acres Cabin, 1915 Green Berry Rd., Jefferson City, Missouri 65101. Julie Drebes Ives passed away on November 22, 2025, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Richard Ives was her lifelong husband, and they…
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