Palmyra Spectator

Two Marion County fire departments have received matching grant funding through the Missouri Departmentof Conservation’s Volunteer Fire Assistance program. Marion County R-II Fire Department & First Responders received a $2,625 matching grant toward the purchase of 10 Minitor pagers. The department spent $5,250 on the equipment. The Palmyra Fire Protection District received a $9,023.30 matching…

Marion County R-II students were recognized for academic, athletic, FFA, service and scholarship achievements during the 2025-26 school year. Senior honors included Wyatt Tuley as valedictorian and Nathan Wright as salutatorian. Summa cum laude graduates were Andrew Corey, Tuley, Anthony Walker, and Wright. Colton Swisher was recognized magna cum laude, while Abbigail Corey and Mackenzie…

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The following area students have earned a spot on the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. The Dean’s List includes undergraduate students who achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or above. Hannibal Johnathan Carlin Samuel Gasaway Olivia Mears Julia Newland Christian Quintanilla Lucas Quintanilla…

Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal Arts Council is pleased to announce the winning images chosen for the eleventh annual ART IN THE OPEN public art contest. The winning images will be featured on local Robinson Outdoor digital billboards at Broadway & Maple Avenue and Stardust Drive in June and on banners at the Ronny Ferrel…

Main Street Palmyra invites community members, business owners and local stakeholders to attend a public Town Hall on Wednesday, June 3, from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. at the Sesquicentennial Building. The event is being held in collaboration with Missouri Main Street Connection and is designed to gather community input, share ideas and discuss the future…

PALMYRA, Mo. — Palmyra Middle School recognized students and staff members for academic achievement, leadership, citizenship and attendance during its end-of-year awards program. Students of the Year were Sarah Pontius and Blake Weaver for fifth grade, Shepherd Breitling and Avery Campbell for sixth grade, Jaedyn Bock and Miles Fix for seventh grade, and Laney Weaver…

As temperatures rise and motorcycles return to Missouri highways and rural roads, May serves as Motorcycle Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign focused on reducing crashes, increasing driver awareness, and promoting safer road habits for both riders and motorists. According to recent Missouri motorcycle safety statistics, riders remain among the most vulnerable people on the road.…

By Ella Aguilar The Palmyra City Council met April 16 in the Palmyra Council Chambers, approving the city’s fiscal year 2027 budgets, adopting updated electrical rates, and swearing in newly elected council members following certification of the April 7 municipal election results. Before the regular meeting, Mayor Alan Adrian opened a public hearing concerning the…

PALMYRA — Marion County commissioners handled a series of property tax, road, election and county operations issues during meetings held May 4, May 11 and May 18. At the May 4 meeting, Randy Park asked the commission to consider a compromise on about $70,000 in back taxes on a property in Hannibal. Park told commissioners…