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Creation Ministries Coming to Shelbina

Does God exist?  How can anyone believe in religion when science has neither a need nor a place for God?  Is evolution happening today?  If God is a God of love, why do we suffer and die? Creation Ministries International is coming to First Baptist Church in Shelbina with answers to these important questions. Come…

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Shelbina Arts Council Receives Award

The Shelbina Arts Council was recently awarded a $1,000.00 community grant from The Macon Electric Foundation. Michelle Collins and Roxie Stoneburner members of the foundation board presented the check. Pictured above, from the left: Collins, Patty Glover Arts Council Board President and Jim Foster. Photograph submitted

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Big Changes Taking Place at Shiloh

By Marlana Smith   A transformation is currently beginning at Shiloh Christian Church’s Ranch. The Kahoka site has families anticipating their part in the transformation and will make the move this summer to the Clarence site.   After celebrating its 45th anniversary of ministry, the Shiloh Trustee Board evaluated the strength of its ministry and…

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Property Damage Investigated Near Bethel

By Marlana Smith   While Shelby County Deputy Caleb Barton was patrolling on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, he ended up finding property damage at 7198 Shelby 164, northeast of Bethel.   “This was not called in by the property owner, it was due to pro-active law enforcement and community,” said Shelby County Sheriff Arron Fredrickson.…

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Thomas Reflects on 40 Years in Postal Service

By Marlana Smith   Time has flown by for Central Area H Postmaster Alice Thomas. She began working for the United States Postal Service (USPS) a little over 40 years ago.   Rick Foster, a friend from Monroe City, wanted Alice’s husband, Tom, to work for the postal service, but at the time, he had…

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Memorial Day Service Monday, May 29

The Shelbina American Legion Post 376 will conduct its annual Memorial Service at the Legion Hall on Monday, May 29 beginning at 11 a.m. This service will honor Veterans who have served this country and are no longer with us. Long-term continuous membership awards will be presented during the service and there will be a…

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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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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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