Area News
Willing Workers 4-H Club Honors Veterans at Frazee Cemetery
Members of the Willing Workers 4-H Club gathered at Frazee Cemetery south of Wayland on Saturday, December 20, to honor local veterans through a Wreaths Across America ceremony. The observance was postponed one week due to winter weather. Club members took part in the ceremony and placed remembrance wreaths at the graves of veterans, pausing…
Read MoreLovegreen, Tuley Receive Military Service Academy Nominations
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (MO-06) has announced his nominations for students across Missouri’s Sixth Congressional District to attend the United States Military Service Academies. Each year, members of Congress nominate outstanding high school students for appointment to the nation’s service academies. “One of the greatest honors I have as the congressman…
Read MorePalmyra City Council Approves Ordinance Updates and Recognizes Council Service
By Ella Aguilar The Palmyra City Council met Thursday evening to address several ordinance updates, hear department reports, and recognize years of service from council members. The agenda and consent agenda were both approved before moving into legislative business. Ordinances and Readings The council unanimously approved the second reading of Bill 1669, which corrects the…
Read MoreGiving Week 2025 Raises $36,971.48 for Local Nonprofits
Hannibal, Mo – Area funders are proud to announce the successful conclusion of Giving Week 2025, which raised $36,971.48 to support local nonprofit organizations serving communities across Northeast Missouri. The week-long celebration of generosity exceeded its original goal and demonstrated the powerful impact of collaboration and community giving. Held December 2–8 in conjunction with the…
Read MoreCommunity Raises More Than $15K for Milan Senior Center
MILAN, Mo. — The Sullivan County Senior Center received a significant boost this December as three local fundraising efforts brought in a combined total of $15,291 to support programs and services for older adults. The donations were presented on Friday, Dec. 19, by the Milan Elks Lodge and the Milan Chamber of Commerce. Each group…
Read MoreScurlock’s Celebrate 70th Anniversary
Donald and Carol Scurlock will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on December 25. Their son Jerry (Margaret) Scurlock and daughter Joy (Scott) Aylward will hold an open house for them on December 27 at 2:30 p.m. at the Downing Christian Church. They have four grandkids, Jennifer (Brett) Tuttle, John (Sara) Scurlock, Kimberly (Zac) Campbell, and…
Read MoreSchuyler County Welcomes New Youth Wrestling Club with Impressive First Season
Submitted A brand-new opportunity for young athletes has arrived in Schuyler County: the Schuyler Youth Wrestling Club, led by Head Coach Alex Yedlik, officially launched this season—and the response has been outstanding. The club has 35 wrestlers signed up, marking an impressive start for its first year. Even after registration closed, interest in the program…
Read MorePalmyra Band and Choir Members Perform
The Palmyra R-1 Music Boosters provided the concert programs. The Music Boosters work to support the school music students. Family members and interested community members are invited to be part of Music Boosters. The next meeting is Monday, January 12th at 6 p.m. in the High School Band/Choir classroom. There are no membership dues. For…
Read MoreStudent Safety Guides Winter Closure Decisions in NEMO
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group NORTHEAST MISSOURI — With winter weather forcing school closures across northeast Missouri, some residents are left wondering why student activities — such as basketball games — sometimes still go on. NEMOnews Media group contacted several area school superintendents who say student safety is always the top priority, even if…
Read MoreGraves Secures $4M for Sullivan County Hospital Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) has secured $4 million in federal funding for a new hospital facility in Sullivan County. The funds were included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture appropriations bill signed into law last month. The money will support the construction of a new 16-bed critical access hospital and rural…
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