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Fenton Files Motion to Suppress
Shelbina City Marshal Jerry Fenton appeared in Macon County Circuit Court on Wednesday, July 1 for a scheduled bench trial regarding a Misdemeanor B charge against him of failure to register a motor vehicle. According to information provided by Case.net, Fenton hand-delivered a Motion to Suppress to the State and Judge Kristen Dawn Burks.…
Read MoreDeputy Defends Actions Regarding Shaw Disappearance
By Troy Treasure Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Ehrenreich responded Thursday to recent social media criticism of him, a colleague and the Sheriff’s Office that found its way published by a county newsletter. In a Facebook post, Ehrenreich provided a detailed account of his version of events regarding the disappearance and death of…
Read MoreLocal Man Faces Multiple Sex Offense Charges
By Marlana Smith A Shelbina man was arrested last week on eight charges including statutory rape, sodomy, child molestation and endangering the welfare of a child. Shelbina Marshal Jerry Fenton said the police department initially received information regarding crimes against children. A lengthy investigation took place. On Thursday, June 30, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Joseph…
Read MoreCulvert and Pavement Work Planned for Routes in Shelby County
For more information, please contact Marisa Christy-Kerns, sr. communications specialist, at (660) 385-8257. July 02, 2020 Culvert and Pavement Work Planned for Routes in Shelby County MACON – Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work in Shelby County. Please see the locations and dates below. All work will be completed between 7:00 a.m.…
Read MoreHerald Website Changes
Starting next week, the Shelby County Herald website will have a pay wall to look at things posted on our website. If you are a current subscriber to the Herald you will need to follow the steps below: Click on the E-edition Tab Top right-hand corner, click on Log In/Subscribe Click Subscribe Bottom right hand…
Read MoreGough Releases Information on COVID-19 Recoveries
Shelby County Health Department Administrator Audrey Gough told the Herald today, that Shelby County has had a total of four positive cases. Gough said as of today three have recovered, but there is still one active case.
Read MoreQuestions Remain about Bethel Man’s Death
By Troy Treasure Citing the case is still an on-going investigation, Shelby County Chief Deputy Arron Frederickson told the Herald this morning that neither he, nor Deputy Chris Ehrenreich, would comment on recent social media criticism of the two officers’ actions during the May disappearance of a Bethel man. Matthew Allen Shaw disappeared…
Read MoreHealth Department Encourages Wise COVID-19 Practice During Independence Day Celebrations
As many across the country are cancelling personal and community Fourth of July Celebrations due to COVID-19, Shelby County prepares for traditional celebrations that will see 100’s of people gathering in familiar and community tradition. To keep you and yours COVID-19 free, there is information we should review again. In counties around us, nearly 80…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Medical Group Welcomes La’Costa Gaines, DNP-BC
Hannibal Regional Medical Group is excited to welcome La’Costa Gaines, DNP-BC to their Shelbina team! La’Costa earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the University of Missouri in 2015 and is looking forward to serving the community at Hannibal Regional Medical Group in Shelbina. “I am excited to have the opportunity to…
Read MoreShelbina Police Department Releases Results of Click It or Ticket Enforcement
Shelbina Police Department – The Shelbina Police Department participated in Missouri’s 2020 Click It or Ticket mobilization conducted May 18-31. During the enforcement effort, officers issued a total of 37 traffic tickets and warnings. “Seat belts are your singe best defenses in a crash,” stated Captain Cole Hinshaw. “Law enforcement will continue to encourage drivers…
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