Area News
Storm Damage
Last week’s severe weather brought high winds, hail, tornado threats and other severe weather to the Midwest, kicking off the spring storm season. Whether you were impacted by those storms or end up needing to address storm damage later this spring, BBB advises consumers to contact their insurance coverage provider, check businesses out with BBB,…
Read MorePalmyra Drops Home Game to Hannibal
PALMYRA — Palmyra battled back after an early deficit but could not keep pace with Hannibal in an 11-5 loss Friday. Hannibal built a 7-0 lead through the top of the third inning, using three home runs to take control. Palmyra answered in the bottom half of the inning when Max Heimer singled and Rylan…
Read MorePalmyra FFA Members Earn Honors At State Convention
By Xin Lei Ni Palmyra FFA members traveled to Columbia April 15-17 to compete at the 98th Missouri FFA Convention. Several members competed in career development events, earning honors that reflected months of preparation. Several Palmyra FFA members also received their State FFA Degrees, the highest degree awarded at the state level. State Degree recipients…
Read MoreAmanda Crumrine Selected to Serve on Christian Schools International Accreditation Site Visit Team
Palmyra, MO — Christian Schools International (CSI) has selected Amanda Crumrine, Administrator of Palmyra Christian Academy, to serve on an upcoming accreditation site visit team. Christian Schools International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Christian education worldwide through accreditation, leadership development, and school improvement services. CSI’s accreditation process is a voluntary, rigorous system designed…
Read MoreGraves Opens Application Process for Service Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) announced that he is currently accepting applications from North Missouri students interested in attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, or U.S. Naval Academy. “One of the greatest honors I have as North Missouri’s Congressman is nominating students to serve at our…
Read MorePublic Invited to Meet Missouri Bar Attorney Gathering Input on Community Legal Needs
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The The Missouri Bar is asking residents to share their thoughts on access to legal services, with a local meeting set this week in Edina. Andy Briscoe, an attorney and director of government relations for the Missouri Bar, will meet with area residents beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday…
Read MoreMcDaniel Wins 3200, Indians Show Depth at Dennis Hancock Invitational
The Dennis Hancock Invitational on April 21 at Monroe City High School featured a strong showing from Clark County, highlighted by a distance title from Mason McDaniel and multiple top-three finishes across the board. Clark County’s boys were especially strong in distance events and relays, while the girls were led by Cabell Palmer’s sprint performances…
Read MoreClark County Battles Back Early, Falls to Quincy B Despite Hitting Edge
The Clark County Indians showed fight at the plate but couldn’t overcome an early deficit in an 8-5 loss to Quincy B on April 23. Clark County matched Quincy B with timely hitting and actually outhit their opponent eight to five, but defensive miscues and a big first inning by Quincy proved too much to…
Read MoreClark County Golfers Finish Second Against Palmyra
Clark County finished second in a dual match against Palmyra on Tuesday, April 21, at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Kahoka. Palmyra won the match with a team score of 160, while Clark County finished with a 188. Kole Ross led the Indians with a 40, good for third overall. Owen Eddleman shot a 44…
Read MoreMcDaniel Dominates Distance Races; Weaver Sweeps Jumps As Clark County Competes At South Shelby Invite
SHELBINA — Clark County turned in a strong all-around performance at the South Shelby Invitational on April 13, highlighted by dominant distance running from Mason McDaniel and a clean sweep in the horizontal jumps by Lukas Weaver. McDaniel once again proved to be one of the area’s top distance runners, capturing titles in both the…
Read More