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Bowen Named Principal of the Year

By Marlana Smith   Becoming a principal has been something Shelby County R-IV Middle School Principal Curt Bowen wanted to do if the perfect opportunity presented itself and he felt ready.   “When I came to South Shelby, I knew right off if I ever became a principal that this is where I wanted to…

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NS Athletes Advance to State Track

Advancing to the State Track and Field Meet on Friday, May 19, 2023 and Saturday, May 20 in Jefferson City by finishing in the top 4 at the sectional meet at South Shelby on Friday, May 12, include: Whitney Shinn – 1st in 200m & 400m, 3rd in 100m Harper Copenhaver – 3rd in 400m…

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Raiders Beat Macon Co.

Information taken from GameChanger Despite seeing its five-run lead whittled down by the end, North Shelby still held off Macon Co for a 5-4 victory on Friday, May 12, 2023. Macon Co scored four runs in the failed comeback on a single by Garrett Carman in the sixth, a double by Lucas Herriman in the…

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NS Captures Win at Paris

Information taken from GameChanger North Shelby jumped out to an early lead over Paris and took home a 14-4 victory on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. North Shelby Varsity Raiders scored on an error, a single by Grady Gander, a single by Jade Daniel, a double by Cade Fallert, and a groundout by Gander in the…

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Raiders Dominate Community, Lose Next Two Games

Information taken from GameChanger   North Shelby asserted their will over Community Varsity Trojans on their way to an easy 22-2 victory on Monday, May 1, 2023.   The Raiders opened up scoring in the first inning, when Cole Browning singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.   North Shelby (7-4) tallied nine runs…

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County Welcomes New Deputy

By Marlana Smith Blake Metzger was sworn in as a Shelby County Deputy on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was sworn in by 41st Circuit Judge Frederick Paul Tucker. Deputy Metzger has lived in the Bethel area most of his life. “I have always looked up to and respect law enforcement,” said Metzger. Around September…

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Camp Jo-Ota Celebrates 70 Years/NOMADS Arrive

Article Submitted Camp Jo-Ota, Clarence, Mo., is busy preparing for its 70th year of welcoming summer campers since it’s formation in 1953. The Camp is currently under the direction of Mrs. Ann (McCarty) Wood with the assistance of her husband, Kendel Wood.  Tara Mefford is Ann’s right-hand person as office assistant.  Both women wear many…

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North Shelby’s JH Track Team Has Successful Season

Submitted by Houston Bichsel   The North Shelby Junior High Raiders concluded its season on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.   The Raiders had a very successful season full of highlights. Among those were a 1st place team finish at the La Plata Relays, 2nd place at the South Shelby Invitational, and 2nd place at both…

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NS Competes at Districts

The North Shelby Raiders were one of 18 schools competing in the district 3 track & field meet hosted by Glasgow on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The girls team scored 102 points to claim 2nd place, just 3 points behind 1st place.  The boys team scored 24 points. Advancing to the sectional meet on Saturday,…

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