Area News
Students Attend FBLA State Leadership Conference
This weekend, 5 students, Danny Priebe, Asher Applegate, Brendan Wilson, Madelyn Sapp, and Kensington Wolf attended the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Springfield, Missouri. They attended contests and workshops that featured guest speakers and useful life skills. Some learned vital public speaking techniques while others learned how to fill out job applications. The students also…
Read MoreKiwanis Club to Host Fundraiser for JT Thomas at Palmyra High School
Palmyra, MO — The community is invited to come together in support of Palmyra student-athlete JT Thomas at a special fundraiser hosted by the Kiwanis Club. The event will take place on Friday, May 1, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Palmyra High School cafeteria, and will continue until all meals are sold out. Attendees…
Read MoreTruck Rally
The Palmyra R-I Parents as Teachers Program will host a Truck Rally on Tuesday, May 5th at the Palmyra High School parking lot from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Preschoolers will have an opportunity to fine-tune their listening skills and increase their vocabulary as they listen, watch and talk with their parents about how the many…
Read MoreNeed A Ride?
OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, please call the OATS Transit office at 660-415-0901 or 800-654-6287. You can also visit our website at www.oatstransit.org, where you can find your local schedule by clicking on…
Read MoreMain Street Palmyra Focuses on Revitalization, Community Input at Chamber Meeting
By Ella Aguilar Alicia Doran of the Main Street Palmyra Board spoke at the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce’s April 14 meeting, providing a clear update on the district’s revitalization progress and sharing future plans for downtown. Opening her presentation, Doran described Palmyra as “a place rooted in history, heritage, and heart,” emphasizing the importance of…
Read MorePalmyra R-1 Board Approves Staff Raises, Facility Upgrades And New Hires
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra R-1 Board of Education approved staff raises, advanced several building improvement projects and filled key teaching and coaching positions during its regular meeting April 14. One of the board’s most significant actions was approving a 3% raise for all certified and noncertified staff for the 2026-27 school year. The district’s…
Read MoreMeet the Palmyra R-1 Prom Candidates
Palmyra High School will host its 2026 prom, “At Last We See the Light,” on Saturday, April 25, transforming the evening with a fairytale-inspired setting featuring a castle tower, glowing lanterns and purple flowers. As part of the annual tradition, doors will open at 6:15 p.m., with promenade beginning at 7 p.m. on the track…
Read MoreChild Abuse Cases Split Across Counties, Draw Regional Attention
Readers Across Northeast Missouri Call for Continued Coverage as Cases Move Forward By Echo Menges, The Edina Sentinel/NEMOnews Media Group EDINA, Mo. — Two related child abuse cases filed in Adair County in 2024 are now proceeding on separate legal tracks, with one set for a trial setting in Shelby County next month and…
Read MoreMilan Police Department Earns Blue Shield Designation for Second Year
Milan Police Department Earns Blue Shield Designation for Second Year MILAN, Mo. — The City of Milan Police Department has received the Missouri Blue Shield designation for the second consecutive year, recognizing its continued commitment to public safety, crime reduction and community partnerships. The designation, awarded by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, honors communities…
Read MoreMunicipal Election Results
Sullivan County Municipal Election Results from April 7, 2026 City of Milan Mayor Andy Herington — 96 Non-certified write-ins — 3 City of Milan Northward Alderman Randy McCollum — 37 City of Milan Southward Alderman Ed Reger — 22 City of Milan Westward Alderman Rebecca Bennett — 32 City of Green City Northward Alderman (2-year…
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