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MyFreeTaxes.com Available for Free Tax Filing through United Way

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Hannibal, Mo. – In partnership with United Way Worldwide, United Way of the Mark Twain Area is promoting My Free Taxes®, a free and secure online tax filing service for individuals and families who earned less than $89,000 in 2025. With no local VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites available in the five counties of…

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Outdoors With Kevin Fox: Making Plans for 2026

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I wrote last week about thinking of planning a fishing trip for 2026. I hope it at least got you thinking about getting out and enjoying the many opportunities God has provided us on this planet. Many, many years ago — perhaps 30 if not a little more — a friend, my dad and I…

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Regional Water System Proposed to Address PFAS, Capacity and Long-Term Costs

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By By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group CANTON, Mo. — A proposal to develop a regional water system linking Canton, La Grange, Marion and Clark counties drew a large crowd Jan. 14 at the Lewis Street Playhouse, as water officials unveiled estimated costs, timelines and potential state and federal grant funding. The meeting, hosted by Consolidated Public…

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Panthers Claim Highland Tournament Title Behind Team Grit, Senior Leadership

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By Mike Scott The Palmyra Panthers delivered a week to remember at the Highland basketball tournament, powering their way to the championship with a blend of senior leadership, underclassman energy, and a defense that rxefused to fold under pressure. With three straight wins—including a hard-fought title game against the Kirksville Tigers—the Panthers now sit at…

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Palmyra School Foundation Announces Palmyra Key Club Community Service

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Palmyra, MO— January 6, 2026 — The Palmyra School Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Palmyra Key Club Community Service Scholarship, generously funded by Gary and Ruth Stowe. The scholarship was created to recognize and encourage students who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service, leadership, and civic responsibility. The scholarship reflects…

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Douglas Disselhors

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Douglas Disselhorst of Electra, TX passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 after a battle with cancer. Graveside services will be held at Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, TX on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1pm with Father Sam Ferix officiating. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Maurice and Marie Riney Disselhorst. Being born into a…

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Martin “Marty” J. Scheveling

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Martin “Marty” J. Scheveling, 86 of St. Augustine, FL. Passed away on Saturday, Jan 3, 2026, with his family by his side. Marty was born in St. Louis Missouri. Graduated Palmyra High School attended Culver- Stackton College in Canton Missouri on a Football-Grant- In-Aid Scholarship. Following graduation from Culver-Stockton, he traveled to Sarasota, FL with…

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Michael J. Rothweiler

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Michael J. Rothweiler, 72, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 4:07 AM, Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Beloved Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hannibal, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Fr. Gerald Kaimann will officiate. Burial…

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Palmyra R-1 School District Board of Education Holds Retreat to Review Survey Highlights and Discuss Long-Range Facilities Planning

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The Palmyra R-1 School District recently completed a comprehensive set of surveys designed to gather feedback from students, staff, parents, and community members. On December 13, the Palmyra R-1 Board of Education met during its annual board retreat to review and discuss the results of the recently completed survey. Roger Kurtz, former MASA Executive Director,…

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