State Fire Marshal urges caution for those who use consumer fireworks for July 4th celebrations
Fireworks sales at seasonal retailers are legal in Missouri from June 20 to July 10 JEFFERSON CITY –…
Read MoreBeating the Brush for Bass – Outdoors with Kevin Fox
I used to golf with a guy who would pick up his golf ball if it were in the danger of being struck into the cover or into a water hazard. Trust me, my golf is so poor that a golf ball is never safe with me striking it. But, if there was a chance…
Read MoreBygones – June 16 Edition
100 Years Ago June 15, 1921 A band gypsies or horse traders were in this section of the county last week and were ordered to leave Shelbyville Wednesday by Sheriff Tuggle. The gypsies passed through Shelbyville and camped at the Robinson school northwest of town. Farmers in the community complained to the sheriff…
Read MoreFarm Bureau to Host Scholarship Banquet
The Shelby County Farm Bureau will host its 4th annual scholarship banquet for Saturday, June 26 at the American Legion Hall in Shelbina. The event will raise scholarship money for Shelby County youth continuing their education at the post-secondary level. The scholarship is open to any current Shelby County 4-H, FFA or Farm Bureau member.…
Read MoreCity Discusses Lagoon Report
The City of Shelbyville Board met on Monday, June 7 at the city office. Present were: Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen, Jerry Myers, Rob Southers and Paul Sulser; City Clerk Gina Mesmer and Mark Bross with Klinger Engineering. Bross reviewed the engineering report for the lagoon. The report will be sent to DNR…
Read MoreMDC invites youth, families to free fishing clinics in Kirksville
Register to attend free Discover Nature – Fishing courses in July. KIRKSVILLE— The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites kids and their families to a series of free fishing workshops in Kirksville. The Discover Nature – Fishing (DNF) workshops will cover the basics of fishing equipment, casting, and proper fish handling, and participants will gain…
Read MoreChuck Wagons Coming to Shelby County
The Mid-America Chuck Wagon Roundup will take place Saturday, June 26 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, north of Shelbina. The event is being hosted by the Northeast Missouri Old Threshers Association. The grounds will be open at 10 a.m. for anyone wishing to come enjoy the camaraderie and experience of chuck wagons from across the…
Read MoreMissouri Auditor Nicole Galloway Announces She Won’t Run For Re-Election In 2022
By Jason Hancock, courtesy of Missouri Independent Nicole Galloway, the only Democrat who currently holds a statewide office in Missouri, announced Friday she won’t seek re-election in 2022. In an announcement posted on Twitter, Galloway called serving as auditor “the honor of my life.” She pointed to her husband and three sons, noting that in…
Read MoreTPNB Bank Opens Office In Shelbina
TPNB Bank is excited to announce the opening of it’s Loan Production Office located at 205 S. Center St. in Shelbina on June 11. Jeanette Poore has joined the bank with over 30 years of banking experience and is a lifelong resident of Shelby County. Jeanette is excited to hit the ground running and continue…
Read MoreMDC Offers Discover Nature Basic Firearms Safety Workshop in Kirksville
KIRKSVILLE – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a free workshop on the basics of firearms and shooting in Kirksville. Participants will learn about basics of firearms safety, shooting technique, equipment, target shooting and more. The program will consist of classroom lessons followed by hands-on, practical experience on the shooting range. The classroom…
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