Palmyra Spectator
Giving Week 2025 Raises $36,971.48 for Local Nonprofits
Hannibal, Mo – Area funders are proud to announce the successful conclusion of Giving Week 2025, which raised $36,971.48 to support local nonprofit organizations serving communities across Northeast Missouri. The week-long celebration of generosity exceeded its original goal and demonstrated the powerful impact of collaboration and community giving. Held December 2–8 in conjunction with the…
Read MorePalmyra Panther Boys Claim Second at Monroe City Tournament
By David Sharp Monroe City outscored Palmyra 18-5 in the fourth quarter of the December 12, 2025 Boys Championship game of the 101st Annual Monroe City Tournament for a 49-30 win over Palmyra. The Panthers outscored Palmyra in every quarter except the first. The Panthers jumped out to a 9-5 lead after the opening eight…
Read MorePalmyra Band and Choir Members Perform
The Palmyra R-1 Music Boosters provided the concert programs. The Music Boosters work to support the school music students. Family members and interested community members are invited to be part of Music Boosters. The next meeting is Monday, January 12th at 6 p.m. in the High School Band/Choir classroom. There are no membership dues. For…
Read MoreMarion County Lady Mustangs Capture Consolation Title at 101st Annual Monroe City Tournament
MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Marion County Lady Mustangs walked out of the 101st Annual Monroe City Basketball Tournament with a trophy in hand and a stronger sense of identity as a team on the rise. After a tough opening-round loss, the Lady Mustangs bounced back, ultimately capturing the Consolation Championship in convincing fashion. Game…
Read MoreDebra Ann “Nana” Bock
Debra Ann “Nana” Bock, 72, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 7:54 PM, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic…
Read MoreLinda Frances Mannigel Schmitz
Linda Frances Mannigel Schmitz, 76, of Ewing, MO, passed away December 11, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ewing, MO. Burial will follow at Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Ewing, MO. Friends and…
Read MoreStudent Safety Guides Winter Closure Decisions in NEMO
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group NORTHEAST MISSOURI — With winter weather forcing school closures across northeast Missouri, some residents are left wondering why student activities — such as basketball games — sometimes still go on. NEMOnews Media group contacted several area school superintendents who say student safety is always the top priority, even if…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox:Alternative Method Season for Whitetail
I sat in a very comfortable folding chair and had moved my electric heater from inside the cabin to the deck, where I would spend the evening deer hunting. It had been a quiet evening without seeing a deer, but that didn’t surprise me, as I fully expected the deer not to appear until the…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Hosts Groundbreaking For New Kirksville Cancer Center
Hannibal Regional hosted an official groundbreaking for the new state-of-the-art cancer center to be built in Kirksville on Tuesday, December 2. More than 100 community members joined in the event, celebrating a major milestone in Hannibal Regional’s journey to bring radiation oncology services back to Kirksville. Leading the ceremony, Hannibal Regional President & CEO Todd…
Read MoreJudy Barnett
Judy Barnett, 81, of Palmyra, MO, passed away at 4:20 AM, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Rev. Steve Barker will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra,…
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