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Apply for MDC elk and bear hunting permits in May
Bear permits have been increased to 2,000 with harvest increased to 60 bears. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited number of hunting permits for each in May. The Missouri…
Read MoreMarion County’s August Primary Ballot Includes Contested County, Legislative Races
PALMYRA, Mo. — Marion County voters will have several contested races to consider when they head to the polls for the August 2026 primary election. Among local offices, Republicans dominate much of the county ballot, though Democrats will appear in a handful of races. For associate circuit judge, Republican Jennifer A. Richardson of Monroe City…
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125 Years Ago April 4, 1901 The special election held Saturday for the purpose of submitting a proposition to the citizens of Palmyra to buy the Light and Water Plant, now owned by a St. Louis company, at a cost of $25,500, was defeated by an overwhelming majority. Miss Edna Lee visited relatives and friends…
Read MoreFree NEMO Sunshine Law Training Set for April 30 in Edina
EDINA, Mo. — A free Missouri Sunshine Law training session will be offered Thursday, April 30, at the Knox County Community Center in Edina. The training begins at 10 a.m. and will be led by Jay Turner of the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. The session is open to anyone interested in Missouri’s open meetings and…
Read MorePalmyra Girls Dominate Relays, Pontius, Wisehart Earn Wins at Hannibal Tri
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Palmyra Panthers turned in a strong showing at the Hannibal Tri on March 23, highlighted by dominant relay performances and several individual event victories on both the track and in the field. Leah Pontius led the girls with a win in the 800-meter run, while Avery Wisehart (high jump), Brooklynn Platt (pole…
Read MoreMiller’s Big Day Leads Palmyra Past Canton
CANTON — Raeson Miller put together a standout performance at the plate, collecting three hits to lead Palmyra to an 11-2 win over Canton on March 26. Miller was a consistent spark throughout the game, recording singles in the third, fourth and fifth innings as Palmyra steadily built its lead. Palmyra broke through in the…
Read MoreMoDOT Schedules Roadwork Across Marion County Through April 10
HANNIBAL, Mo. (March 26, 2026) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced planned highway maintenance projects in northeast Missouri, including several closures and lane restrictions in Marion County from March 30 through April 10. Motorists can find updated information on closures and work zones by visiting the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Officials said…
Read MoreGraves Announces Plans to Retire at the End of this Congress
KANSAS CITY, MO – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) has announced that he will retire from Congress at the end of this session. Graves released the following statement: “When I first ran for State Representative back in 1992, my aspiration was to represent my hometown of Tarkio, Missouri. I was a twenty-seven year old farmer who…
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We are having typical Missouri spring weather this week—some very hot days, some chilly days, some nights below freezing. Daffodils and dandelions are blooming, and every day feels like we’ve travelled to a different climate! Today was Palm Sunday, and South Union Baptist Church celebrated with a concert by The Lesters, a family gospel group.…
Read MoreMarion County Ballot Features Major Road Proposal, School Races and Uncontested Seats
MARION COUNTY — Voters across Marion County will face a wide-ranging ballot in the April 7 General Municipal Election, with key decisions on transportation funding, local leadership and school board representation — along with a number of candidates who will take office without opposition. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at…
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