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Indians Rally From Five Down, Erupt For 14-6 Win Over West Hancock
KAHOKA — Clark County erased an early five-run deficit in emphatic fashion Wednesday, exploding for eight runs in the fifth inning to defeat West Hancock 14-6. After falling behind 6-1 through the first three innings, the Indians methodically chipped away before delivering a game-changing rally that turned the contest completely around. West Hancock struck first…
Read MoreMoDOT Announces Roadwork in Clark County Through May 1
HANNIBAL, Mo. (April 20, 2026) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced upcoming highway maintenance projects in northeast Missouri, including scheduled closures in Clark County through May 1. Motorists can view road conditions and planned closures on the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map/. MoDOT officials said inclement weather may impact the schedule, and additional…
Read MoreFair Board Starts 2026 Improvements
Several facility improvements have been made at the Clark County Fairgrounds in recent years, and this year’s improvement to the grandstand may be the most noticeable to date. In 2025, electrical upgrades were completed for the concession vendors and campers, along with new decking in the box seating area, replacement of wood in the seating…
Read MorePalmyra Public Library Friends Book Sale
Come see us on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Marion County Library. We have deals on used books at only $3.00 per bag. These used books have been donated as residents clean out their collections or are pulled from the library shelves due to duplicate copies or…
Read MoreHorstmeier Sharp, Palmyra Pulls Away From Clark County
PALMYRA — A big second inning and a dominant outing on the mound from Brody Horstmeier powered Palmyra to a 10-3 win over Clark County on April 14. Clark County battled back early, but Palmyra’s timely hitting and steady pitching proved too much to overcome. Palmyra seized control in the bottom of the second inning,…
Read More2026 Missouri’s Tax Holiday Creates Savings
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. “All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,” said Missouri’s Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. “This event not only…
Read MoreHaskins Deals, Panthers Handle Mendon Unity 4-1
MENDON, Ill. — Palmyra rode a strong outing from Ty Haskins and timely early offense to a 4-1 win over Mendon Unity on April 13. The Panthers set the tone immediately in the first inning. Rylan Compton scored the game’s first run, and Logan Kroeger followed with another as Palmyra capitalized on early opportunities to…
Read MoreMiller Stays Hot, Panthers Take Down Monroe City
MONROE CITY — Raeson Miller delivered a perfect day at the plate, leading Palmyra to a 6-2 win over Monroe City on April 16. Miller went 4-for-4, highlighted by a solo home run in the third inning that helped spark a decisive stretch for the Panthers. After falling behind early, Palmyra answered in the third…
Read MoreSheppard Dominates Hurdles; Palmyra Girls Relay Teams Power Strong Showing At Monroe City Invite
MONROE CITY — Palmyra turned in a well-rounded performance Thursday at the Monroe City Invitational, highlighted by dominant hurdling from Luke Sheppard and a sweep of sprint relays by the Lady Panthers. Sheppard was one of the top individual performers on the boys side,winning both the 110-meter hurdles (15.91) and 300 hurdles (41.89), while also…
Read MoreHathaway Shines in Hurdles, Javelin; Mustangs Show Balance at Monroe City Invite
MONROE CITY — Marion County turned in a balanced performance Thursday at the Monroe City Invitational, with strong efforts across distance, hurdles and field events leading the way. Kennedy Hathaway paced the Mustangs with a versatile day, placing sixth in the 100-meter hurdles (18.61), fifth in the triple jump (9.51m) and finishing third in the…
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