Christmas Activities Scheduled for Saturday
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Shelbyville courthouse on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. to greet all the boys and girls in the area. The event is sponsored by the Shelbyville GFWC Women’s Club. Not only will children be greeted by Santa and Mrs. Claus, they will receive a…
Read MoreKringle Family Shares Indian Culture
By Martha Jane East Diwali (Festival of Lights) is India’s most important religious festival. Jake and Pearl Kringle hosted a Diwali festival at their home in Shelbina on Monday, October 24. Jake said, “Diwali is like Christmas, New Years and Fourth of July all at once.” When celebrating Diwali, families gather for prayer, good food…
Read MoreEmployee of Shelbina Gas Station Arrested After Allegedly Stealing
By Marlana Smith A Shelbina man was arrested after allegedly stealing lottery tickets from the gas station where he was employed. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on or about November 4 to November 9, 2022, at 7th Heaven, a convenience store in Shelbina, Nicholas G. Drebenstedt, 30, allegedly stole Missouri Lottery Tickets,…
Read MoreNortheast Media All-District Football Team
CLASS 1 FIRST TEAM OFFENSE South Shelby QB Trey Countryman Sr. Monroe City RB Ceaton Pennewell Sr. Putnam County RB Blaine Perkins Sr. South Shelby RB Kendal Hammond Jr. Highland WR/TE Devin Stutsman Sr. South Shelby WR/TE Cameron Wiseman Jr. Marceline OL Tanner Sayre Sr. Monroe City OL Landin Friday Sr. Monroe City OL Jag…
Read MoreLorraine Scott Taylor
We are sad to announce the death of our mother, Lorraine Scotte Taylor, who passed away in the hospital on Friday November 4, 2022, after a brief illness. We will miss her very much. Lorraine was born in Glendale, California on May 4, 1940.She was raised in Seattle, Washington and attended high school there. She…
Read MoreWoman Injured in Rollover Accident
MSHP Report – Troop B A Shelbina woman received serious injuries after being involved in an accident on Missouri 15 four miles south of Shelbina on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 9:05 p.m. The report states that Jean S. Jewell, 54, was southbound driving a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer when she traveled off…
Read MoreFundraiser Held at Bethel Community Center
There was a fundraiser held Saturday, November 5, 2022 to help raise funds for the Bethel Community Center. There was a free-will donation collected for a meal served and a fun- filled evening of live music and skits. The band, Ray Smith (Rhythm Guitar), Paul Burton (Lead Guitar), Barry Burton (Steel Guitar), Larry Mettes (Bass…
Read MoreNorth Shelby Board Accepts Lewis and Clark Conference Invitation
Minutes Submitted The North Shelby Board of Education met on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. All board members were present. Scot Shively called the meeting to order. Keith Killen made a motion to approve the agenda. Joshlin Yoder seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. Joshlin Yoder made a motion…
Read MoreNS Raider’s 2022 Football Season Comes to a Close
By Mary Schwanke On November 11, 2022, the North Shelby Raiders played their final game of the season. The freezing cold fight (temperatures in the upper 20’s) ended with a 40-46 loss to the Sweet Springs Greyhounds. The Greyhounds and Raiders took turns scoring. Sweet Springs had two successful two point conversions while…
Read MoreParsons Begins First Season with Lady Raiders
By Marlana Smith Chris Parsons begins his first year as Head Coach of the North Shelby Lady Raiders. This is Chris’s 23rd year coaching basketball and he has learned a ton from great coaches along the way. This is his 16th season as a head varsity coach. Parsons replaced Landon Daniel, who…
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