Palmyra Spectator
Veterans Day Brick Laying at Marion County Courthouse
The Marion County Courthouse was the site of the American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Brick Celebration on a brisk November day. Marcia Fohey, chairman of the Brick Committee and auxiliary vice president, welcomed guests. She reminded them how blessed we are as we head into the 250th celebration of our country, and that the following week…
Read MoreMSHP To Increase Patrols Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Information provided by MSHP The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to expect heavier-than-normal traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Wednesday and Sunday afternoon and evening are typically the most congested times, and drivers should prepare for delays. The 2025 Thanksgiving counting period runs from…
Read MoreChristmas in Novinger Set for November 22
With the holiday season approaching, shoppers can prepare for the annual Christmas in Novinger event on Saturday, Nov. 22, when three shopping locations will offer a full day of browsing, gift-buying and seasonal festivities. Organizers say the long-running community tradition continues to draw visitors from across the region and serves as a kickoff to the…
Read MorePalmyra School Foundation Announces the Herbert, Guida, and Lucille Foster Opportunity Scholarship
Palmyra, MO — November 12, 2025 — The Palmyra School Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Herbert, Guida, and Lucille Foster Opportunity Scholarship, made possible through a generous gift of $687,921 from the estate of Lucille Foster. This remarkable contribution will provide financial support to Palmyra High School graduates pursuing postsecondary education…
Read MoreMarion County R-II Earns 95.2% on State Report, Among Top-Scoring Districts
PHILADELPHIA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Marion County R-II School District, and the results place the district among the top-performing schools in Northeast Missouri. Marion County earned 95.2 percent of the total points possible under the state’s Missouri School…
Read MorePalmyra R-I Earns 86.2% on Annual State Report, Maintains Strong Performance
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Palmyra R-I School District, showing that the district earned 86.2 percent of the total points possible under the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The score keeps Palmyra fully accredited and highlights strong…
Read MoreImagination Library Celebrates 30 Years
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is celebrating 30 years of dedication to inspire a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age 5. Missouri is starting its second year of having the Dolly Parton Imagination Library available across the state! Dolly Parton shares, “The seeds of dreams are…
Read MoreChristmas In Palmyra Events Return Starting November 28
PALMYRA, MO–For the past six months a committee has been meeting to plan for the return of Palmyra’s Christmas in Palmyra events. This year’s theme is Celebrating the Blue Lights of Palmyra. The more than 10 volunteers, led by Brandy Huber, owner of B Creative Nutrition and Kelly Porter, Palmyra Area Chamber representative, started with…
Read MorePalmyra R-I Earns 86.2% on Annual State Report, Maintains Strong Performance
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Palmyra R-I School District, showing that the district earned 86.2 percent of the total points possible under the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The score keeps Palmyra fully accredited and highlights strong…
Read MoreBert DeWayne Sapp
Bert DeWayne Sapp, 75, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at his home in Palmyra, MO surrounded by family. A private green burial service will be officiated by Tom Lemons. The family is being served by the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Lawn Auxiliary. Online…
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