Palmyra Spectator
Hard Work Pays Off: Panthers Shine on State Stage
When asked to describe the four state qualifiers from the Palmyra High School Wrestling Team, Head Coach Dalton Huffman could say one word: unique. Experience met determination for the Palmyra Panthers at this year’s Class 1 Missouri State High Schools Activities Association (MSHSAA) Wrestling Championships. With one senior making a return trip and three underclassmen…
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Today is pretty nice out but very windy. The local fire departments all around have been busy with grass and structured fires this week . Its a good sign that things are pretty dried out. We just received word that our Cruise Ship Visits will be starting in June and running thru October. I ran…
Read MorePalmyra High School Drama Club to Present “Fast Food” Comedy March 6-7
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra High School Drama Club will dish up a serving of comedy and chaos next week with its production of Fast Food by Tracy Wells. The one-act play offers a fast-paced and humorous look at life behind the counter of “Burgers R Us,” where overworked and underpaid employees juggle demanding customers,…
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125 Years Ago February 28, 1901 Peter Foreman died at his home four miles west of this city Wednesday morning at 3 o’clock. He had been sick for the past six months, but last Friday he was taken with pneumonia and since that time his life has been despaired for. Adolph Hoenes has bought the…
Read MoreTax changes to senior income, car loan interest for 2025–28
COLUMBIA, Mo. — New federal tax changes will affect some seniors and car buyers beginning in the 2025 tax year, providing potential deductions on income for seniors and certain vehicle purchases, according to Andrew Zumwalt, director of the University of Missouri’s Personal Financial Planning program. Deduction for filers 65 and older For taxpayers age 65…
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March came in like a lion this evening with dropping temperatures and some snow! Rain is expected several days this week, which will be a nice relief from the dryness of February! South Union Baptist Church gathered for worship today, and Brother Dan gave a thoughtful message from Psalm 78 about telling others about what…
Read MoreAuditor Fitzpatrick releases compilation of Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act (CAFA) Seizure Reports for 2025
State Auditor’s report shows $13,730 in total forfeiture activity across two Northeast Missouri counties; others report none JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (February 27, 2026) — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick today released a compilation of property seizures made under Missouri’s Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act (CAFA) during calendar year 2025. The report shows law enforcement officials seized…
Read MoreReturn of daylight saving time is opportunity to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, review home fire escape plans
Working smoke alarms reduce risk of dying in a fire by one-half JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians prepare to “spring forward” for the return to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 8, State Fire Marshal Tim Bean reminds them to use the time change as a reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and…
Read MoreJames Rees Obituary
James Rees, age 69, of Palmyra, MO passed away at 4:37 am Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home. A visitation celebrating James will be held at 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm Friday February 27, 2026 at the Grand View Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 5:00 pm Friday February 27, 2026 at…
Read MoreKimberly “Kim” Kaizen Obituary
Kimberly “Kim” Kaizen, 65, of Hannibal, MO, passed away peacefully at 3:01 PM Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home. Kim’s family will host a Life Celebration for her at a later date. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home of Hannibal, MO. Kim was born July 13, 1960,…
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