Skateboard park closer
Skateboard park closer
A new skateboard park for Palmerston came a step closer this week when 53 skateboard enthusiasts attending a meeting called by the Waihemo Community Board.
Bill Campbell
New businesses open in town
New businesses open in town
More new businesses have opened in Palmerston.
Pharmacy outlet welcomed
Pharmacy outlet welcomed
An outlet for Palmerston's Waihemo Pharmacy will open in the new Waikouaiti Events Centre by the beginning of next month.
Petition calls for commuter trains
Petition calls for commuter trains
Almost 2500 people have signed a petition asking the Otago Regional Council to support a Dunedin commuter train service.
Palmerston Primary School Principal appointed
Palmerston Primary School Principal appointed
Dan Dilkes has been appointed principal of Palmerston Primary School, Board of Trustees chairman for the school Stefan Witehira said recently.
Rural delivery record lauded
Rural delivery record lauded
Rural delivery contractor Geoff Davis, of Palmerston, will retire next week after a 19-year career on the road during which he clocked up more than 1.3 million kilometres.
Teen's first-aid skills save the day
Teen's first-aid skills save the day
When East Otago High School pupil Maihi Douglas (15) was injured in a traffic accident in Palmerston on Wednesday, fellow year 11 pupil Josh Sprague (16) knew what to do.
Suburban trains for car-free day
Suburban trains for car-free day
Suburban trains will run from Waitati and Mosgiel to Dunedin on Wednesday, March 18, when commuters will be encouraged to walk or take public transport to work.
Great crowd for all the fun of the farm
Great crowd for all the fun of the farm
The 126th Palmerston and Waihemo A and P Show attracted an estimated 2400 visitors to the Palmerston showgrounds on Saturday.
Dramatic stories emerge from Palmerston incident
Dramatic stories emerge from Palmerston incident
from under a desk. An armed man is in the vicinity of the school".
Pupils give service with a smile
Pupils give service with a smile
East Otago High School year 13 pupils jumped at the chance to brush up on their decorating skills while performing some community service
Waihemo HeritageTrust Museum opens
Waihemo HeritageTrust Museum opens
The Waihemo Heritage Trust Museum was described as "another jewel in the crown for Waihemo" by MP for Waitaki Jacqui Dean when she opened it on Saturday.
Trust workers provide boost for camp
Trust workers provide boost for camp
The Waikouaiti Camping ground has a new lease on life.
Business growth ongoing
Business growth ongoing
New businesses are continuing to open in Palmerston.
Seasider run to Oamaru planned next month
Seasider run to Oamaru planned next month
The Seasider tourist train, which runs between Dunedin and Palmerston during summer, will operate a trial service to Oamaru on Palmerston A and P Show day, Saturday, February 7.
Three $1000 scholarships
Three $1000 scholarships
Rotaru scholarships of $1000 each for next year have been awarded to three "exceptional" year 13 pupils at East Otago High School, Dunedin Rotary Club spokesman Steve Metzger said at the school's prizegiving last week.
Waihemo history to go on display
Waihemo history to go on display
A temporary museum building will be set up in Palmerston for three months.
Last run for school bus contractor
Last run for school bus contractor
The founders of East Otago Coachlines, John and Isobel McLew have hung up their bus keys after 39 years of school bus and charter bus driving in the East Otago district.
Appleby's shop open as usual
Appleby's shop open as usual
After 114 years, Appleby's shop in Palmerston has new owners.
No Blueskin A and P this year
No Blueskin A and P this year
There will be no Blueskin A and P Society show this year, and the chance of it being held next year depends on the result of the annual meeting on December 16.