Area News
Bethel Community Center Held Fundraiser
The Bethel Community Center held a fundraiser Saturday, October 23. A free will donation was collected for the meal served and a fun-filled evening of live music and skits was performed. Hee Haw Skits and live music took place for approximately 200 spectators to enjoy the show. According to Liz Miles, $2,800 has been raised…
Read MoreImagine A Day Without Water: National Awareness Campaign Brings Northeast Missouri Clean Water Efforts to the Forefront
By Echo Menges Last week, water advocates across the country mobilized to increase awareness about American drinking water systems, infrastructure and the effort to bring clean water to homes and businesses nationwide. Here in Northeast Missouri, water advocates assembled to bring rural water customers into the conversation by asking people to “Imagine a Day Without…
Read MoreBoard Approves New Quarantine Options, Greenwell Announces Retirement
By Marlana Smith The North Shelby Board of Education met Tuesday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library. Vice President Shawn McEwen led the meeting with six members present. The board attended a 30-minute demonstration from the Conduct of Meetings’ FFA team, who were practicing for the National FFA Convention…
Read MoreFuture of SRAD is Uncertain
By Martha Jane East The Salt River Ambulance District board met Wednesday, October 20 at the ambulance base in Shelbyville. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Phil Leatherman. Salt River Ambulance District Director Kieth Pantaleo advised the board members he is still waiting for information from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)…
Read MoreVerizon To Acquire Wireless Network Assets of Chariton Valley
Chariton Valley Wireless and Verizon Communications Inc. have entered into an agreement that will allow Verizon to acquire the wireless network assets of Chariton Valley’s LTE in Rural America (LRA) wireless network serving Northeastern Missouri. The acquisition of assets is subject to FCC approval and is expected to close in early 2022. This transaction does…
Read MoreRailroad Work to Temporarily Close U.S. Route 24 in Monroe County
HANNIBAL– Weather permitting, Nov. 1-5, BNSF Railroad will be completing repairs at the crossing on U.S. Route 24 in Monroe County just north of South Border Street. Repairs will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Detour will be on U.S. 36 and Missouri 15. Motorists will need to use alternate routes during these…
Read MoreNECAC Advises Of Application Dates for Energy Assistance
Colder weather is just around the corner, and the not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is gearing up. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) begin Nov. 1 for qualifying elderly and disabled clients, and will start Dec. 1 for families and individuals. Applications…
Read MoreLady Raiders Season Ends in Battle Against Canton
By Marlana Smith It’s been six years since North Shelby has made an appearance in a District Championship competition. The last time the Lady Raiders won a District Title was in 2010. NS (16-8) battled until the end against Canton on Saturday, October 16 in the Class 1 District 9 championship game.…
Read MoreMDC Invites First-Time Youth Deer Hunters to Free Mentored Hunt
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, invites new youth deer hunters to register for a free, mentored deer hunt at Mark Twain Lake Nov. 26–28. Participants will learn from experienced instructors about wildlife identification, habits and habitat, regulations, safety, hunting strategies, equipment and game care, and…
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