Area News
Clarence Teen Involved in Accident
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B Report A Clarence teen was an occupant in a one-vehicle accident on Vine Street Road, two miles west of Clarence, in Macon County, on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 7:55 p.m. According to the MSHP report, Elijah R. Hartman, 19, of Clarence, was eastbound, driving a 2009 GMC Acadia…
Read MoreReps. Graves, Cleaver, Alford Introduce Pony Up Act to Hold USPS Accountable for Late Bills
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Mark Alford (R-MO) introduced the Pony Up Act this week which would protect consumers by putting the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on the hook for late delivery of bills. Multiple constituent complaints have been registered regarding late fees needing to be paid regularly due…
Read MoreBethel Christian Church to Hold Revival
Bethel Christian Church invites you to their Spring Revival March 24-27. Local churches will be leading worship in each service and Nathan Smith will be bringing the message on the theme “A Healthy Church”. Nathan has been working at Show-Me Christian Youth Home running a horsemanship program called Leadership U since 2003. He is also…
Read MoreMFA Oil Names Feeding Missouri as Official Charity Partner
Columbia, Mo. – March 1, 2024 — MFA Oil, a leading provider of energy products, is excited to announce Feeding Missouri as the company’s official charity partner. This strategic collaboration underscores MFA Oil’s commitment to community welfare and aligns with its values of supporting the communities it serves. Feeding Missouri, a network of six regional…
Read MoreTax Levy Forum Held in Leonard
By Mark Requet The first of three tax levy hearings, hosted by the North Shelby Levy Committee, was held at the Leonard Community Center on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Approximately 25 people were in attendance for the meeting. Chris Beach, Vice President of the Levy Committee, opened the meeting and explained how the…
Read MoreBoard Approves Engineering Report for Water Lines
Minutes Submitted The Shelbyville Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, March 4, 2024 at city office at 6 pm. Present were Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen Brad Willey, Jerry Myers, Gene Boyles and Rob Southers. Gina Mesmer, Randy Shores and Nathan Minear. Mayor Vanskike opened the meeting at 6 pm. …
Read MoreKlusmeyer Retiring as City Superintendent
By Mark Requet Shelbina City Superintendent Dennis Klusmeyer recently announced he is retiring from his position after 26 years. “I’m going to take some time off through mid-May to just relax and decompress,” said Klusmeyer, who started out as an alderman prior to being City Superintendent. Klusmeyer plans to take a position…
Read MoreNursing Home News
Clarence Care Center It’s been a great week at the Care Center, with all the family and friends visiting. Sunday morning Doug Beldon with the Clarence Christian Church had church for our residents and their guests. Those attending were Joni Behringer, Harold Klingaman, Ruth Lowe, Linda Boleach, Lula Webster, Yvonne Hepworth, David Barr, Bill Wilson, Gerald…
Read MoreChurch News
Hunnewell Church News As I write this, I’m using my wife’s phone as mine is down once again. I’ve taken it to the shop twice in the last two weeks and need to take it yet another time because it has stopped working again. As a Christian I’m so glad that God is not like…
Read MorePassport Application & Passport Picture Now Available at the Shelby County Courthouse
Beginning March 25, the Shelby County Court House will be your local one stop shop to apply for your passport. The Circuit Clerk, Tammy Snider, and the Recorder of Deeds, Audrey Buzzard, are working together to make it easier to get your Passport. Soon you can get your picture taken and submit your passport application…
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