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Mark Twain Casino Donates $5,045 to Heartland Resources through “Donate & Play” Promotion
La Grange, MO – April 22, 2026 — Mark Twain Casino is proud to announce a donation of $5,045 to Heartland Resources, made possible through the generosity of its guests during a recent “Donate & Play” promotion. The initiative encouraged guests to make cash donations, which were then matched by Mark Twain Casino in the…
Read MoreBlessing Behavioral Therapist Earns Licensure
Haley Bichsel, MSW, therapist, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Blessing Health System, has earned the status of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Earning the status required meeting a series of prerequisites including passage of a written examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards, and applying for and receiving licensure from the State of Illinois.…
Read MorePanthers Power Past Highland in CCC Win
PALMYRA — Palmyra used a 15-run third inning to break open a Clarence Cannon Conference baseball game April 21, rolling past Highland 20-3 in three innings. The Panthers improved to 12-5 with the win. Rylan Compton highlighted the night with his 100th career hit, driving in a run in the second inning. Compton finished 2-for-4…
Read MorePalmyra Rallies Past Hallsville
Palmyra battled back from a five-run deficit Monday, April 20, scoring late to edge Hallsville 9-8. Hallsville scored three runs in the first inning and added two more in the second to build a 5-0 lead before the Panthers answered in the bottom of the third. Palmyra tied the game with help from a double…
Read MoreDonna J Rupp Obituary
Donna J. Rupp, 89, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 7:55 AM, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 30, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Fr. Jerry Kaimann will officiate. Burial will be at Grand…
Read MoreHNB National Bank Completes Acquisition of Kearney Trust Company
HNB Bancorp, Inc., a Missouri Corporation headquartered in Hannibal, Missouri, the holding company for HNB National Bank, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Kearney Trust Company of Kearney Missouri, a Missouri State-chartered depository trust company. After the closing, HNB National Bank has approximately $1.285 billion in assets, $858.4 million in loans, and $1.156…
Read MorePhilip Gottman Obituary
Philip Gottman, age 73 of Sharon, WI passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hannibal, MO on June 29, 1952 the son of Chauncey and Thelma (Bross) Gottman. Philip was united in marriage on May 23rd 1987, to Margie Williams and they…
Read MorePHS Science Olympiad Competes at State Competition
Nine members of the Palmyra High School Science Olympiad team attended the State Competition at University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO on Saturday, April 18. These students qualified for the state competition by earning 4th place as a team at the Northeast Regional competition at Truman State University in February. Aubrey Bier, Livia Bross,…
Read MorePalmyra Public Library Friends Book Sale
Come see us on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Marion County Library. We have deals on used books at only $3.00 per bag. These used books have been donated as residents clean out their collections or are pulled from the library shelves due to duplicate copies or…
Read MoreHorstmeier Sharp, Palmyra Pulls Away From Clark County
PALMYRA — A big second inning and a dominant outing on the mound from Brody Horstmeier powered Palmyra to a 10-3 win over Clark County on April 14. Clark County battled back early, but Palmyra’s timely hitting and steady pitching proved too much to overcome. Palmyra seized control in the bottom of the second inning,…
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