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City Approves Bid for Ramp at Lake

Minutes Submitted   The Shelbyville Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the city office at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen Brad Wiley, Jerry Myers, Gene Boyles and Rob Southers. City Clerk Gina Mesmer, City Superintendent Randy Shores and city employee Nathan Minear.   Mayor Vanskike…

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Board Approves Minor Upgrades to Ball Field

Minutes Submitted   The North Shelby Board of Education met on Wednesday, March 15, 2022. All board members were present except Keith Killen.   Also present were Jennifer Rich, Landon Daniel, Tinna Croy, Travis Belt, Paige Smith, Holly Klusmyer and Amber Prange.   TRACTION team members present were: Lisa Arment, Chloe Capps, Piper Harvey, Dani…

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Business Inspired by Musical Legends

By Marlana Smith Blake and Jackie Totten’s journey to bring a Nashville-style Honky Tonk to Shelby County, began in 2021, after purchasing the building located at 117 South Center Street in Shelbina. Legend’s Honky-Tonk recently opened.   “As I started building and my ideas started getting bigger and bigger, it really turned out, there is…

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Financial Q&A Regarding North Shelby Bond Proposal

North Shelby School District (Frequently Asked Financing Questions)   The following information was submitted by Superintendent Tinna Croy   1. What is the financing proposal of the North Shelby School District?   The Board of Education is seeking voter approval at the April 4, 2023 election for a $2,000,000 general obligation bond issue that extends…

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Meet the Candidates – Shelby County R-IV School Board

Candidates running for Shelby County R-IV School Board were emailed questions by the Shelby County Herald. Below are their responses. Rebecca Hammond reported her name will be on the ballot, but she is withdrawing from the race. Voters will be voting for three candidates to serve on the school board for a three-year term on…

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Fire Destroys Bethel Home

By Marlana Smith   A Bethel home was destroyed by fire on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The home located at 5999 Route J, north of Bethel, was owned by Jennifer Cooper.   Shelby Community Fire Chief Mike Geisendorfer said the call came in at 12:53 p.m. Upon arrival heavy smoke and flames were visible. SCFD…

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Commissioners Clarify Minutes

By Marlana Smith   The Shelby County Commissioners want to clarify what is published in the March 6 commission minutes regarding the 911 Office.   The minutes state: “911 Supervisor, Stacy Helmick met with Commission in the 911 office as she was dispatching. She is exploring scheduling options to try to cover shifts and cut…

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Three Teens Injured in Rollover Accident

MSHP Report – Troop B   Three teen males received minor injuries in a rollover accident on Saturday, March 11, 2023, on US 36 at Anabel in Macon County at 6:40 p.m.   According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a 17-year-old, from Shelbina, was westbound, driving a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, when he…

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Student Participates in Shadowing Project

  Alexa Mesmer, a junior at North Shelby High School, participated in the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Legislative Shadowing Project on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Cristy Jones is the local chapter adviser and accompanied the students to the Capital City. Sponsored by the Missouri Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America…

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Woman Arrested for Allegedly Hitting Person with Vehicle

Information submitted by Shelbina Police Department At approximately 8:09 a.m., on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, the Shelbina Police Department responded to a report of an alleged assault that occurred in the 600 block of North Center Street. Upon arrival, officer(s) began an investigation into the incident. The investigation revealed that an individual had been struck…

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