Palmyra Spectator

By Ella Aguilar Marissa Gottman, a recent Palmyra graduate and incoming Harvard student, published her first book, titled Bleeding Sparks, on June 26th. The book is a fantasy novel about Nalara, a woman who became a criminal to support her sister after the mysterious disappearance of their parents. However, when desperate times called for desperate…

Shelbina Chapter #159 OES held a stated meeting Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with 17 members and guests present. Chapter 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; Ruth Ann Dixson, Treas; Linda Sorrell, Cond; Leslie Rosenkrans, Chaplain,…

We had quite a bit of rain again this week, and some of the mornings were almost chilly! However, Sunday afternoon’s temperature exceeded 90 degrees, and the air felt like a sponge! Summer has definitely arrived! South Union Baptist Church gathered for worship today, and Brother Dan’s message was “Faith and Trials on the Mountain”…

Heritage Seekers July Program will be Hall’s Hall July 20 at 7 P.M. Joe Baldwin will be our guest speaker. In honoring the 250th Birthday Celebration, Joe will be sharing some of the famous Palmyra patrons, places, and events. Have you ever wondered what it would have been like riding a Stagecoach like the ones…

The 31st Annual Hannibal Cannibal is Saturday, July 4th with a rolling start between 6:30 am and 7:00 am. As has been the custom for the last several years, Highway 79 from Church Street in Hannibal to Continental Cement on South 79 will be closed for the race. The highway will close down at 6:00…

Plan ahead to beat the heat. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Long walks, crowded midway lines and hours spent outdoors can turn a summer fair into a risky place during high heat. University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch says a little planning can help fairgoers stay safe and enjoy the day. “It’s not…