Area News
Council Discusses Ammonia Issue
Minutes Submitted The Shelbyville Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, October 6, 2025 at city office at 6 pm. Present were Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen Brad Willey, James Dunn, Gene Boyles and Rob Southers. Gina Mesmer, Randy Shores and Nathan Minear. Mayor Vanskike opened the meeting at 6 p.m. A motion was…
Read MorePrairie View Baptist Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Article Submitted “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever,” Hebrews 13:8 Prairie View Baptist Church was able to celebrate its 150th anniversary on October 4, 2025. It was a beautiful day full of fun, fellowship, remembrance, and worship. Appropriately 130 people attended the event hosted on the church grounds. A museum was set…
Read MoreBaker Rides the Katy Trail at Age 80Baker Rides the Katy Trail at Age 80
By Mark Requet Ronnie Baker of Shelbina loves riding his bike and at the age of 70, he rode the Katy Trail in 2015. The Katy Trail is a rail-to-trail conversion built on the former Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad (MKT, aka “Katy”) corridor. It is one of the longest continuous recreational trails in the U.S.,…
Read MoreMembers From Heartland Return from Mission Trip
Article Submitted Mauricio and Heather Toro just returned from leading a missions team that was sent out from Heartland Community Church to Mauricio’s native country of Colombia, South America. The team included juniors and seniors from Heartland Christian Academy as well, along with Dave and Judi Barton who joined them mid-week to speak at a…
Read MoreHelp Protect Missouri Resources by Reporting Game Violations
This is Shelby County Conservation Agent Corporal Kevin Lockard. Fall hunting seasons are among us with many of them already starting. I just want to remind everyone to make sure they have their proper tags and equipment before going out to enjoy Missouri resources. I would also like to stress that my job as a…
Read MoreGeisendorfer Retires as Fire Chief After 23 Years
By Marlana Smith After 23 years of dedicated leadership, Mike Geisendorfer has retired as Chief of the Shelby Community Fire Department (SCFD). His service with the department spans more than three decades, beginning as a volunteer firefighter 33 years ago. “When I first started it was more for the excitement and then as I got…
Read MoreMan Found Not Guilty on All Felonies
By Marlana Smith Faren J. Lindsey, who was facing four felonies, including statutory sodomy – 2nd degree and statutory rape – 2nd degree was found not guilty on all charges September 26, 2025. Adair County Court Clerk Tanna Combs confirmed on Thursday, October 2, 2025, Lindsey was found not guilty on all charges. Due to…
Read MoreCouncil Approves Members for Golf Course Advisory Board
Minutes Submitted The Shelbina City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at city hall. A motion was seconded and approved to approve the agenda. The council expressed appreciation to the Farmer’s Day committee for hosting such a great event. A motion was seconded and approved to approve…
Read MoreClarence Fire Chief To Apply for Grant for Bunker Gear
Minutes Submitted The City of Clarence met on September 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Willie Hendricks, Aldermen – Troy Renner, Dennis Williams, Myrna Carothers and Patrick Parker, Fire Chief Chris Wilson, City Superintendent David Burnett, Court Administrator Tamera Wilson, Police Chief Raymond Barton, City Attorney Jim McConnell and City Clerk Cindy Bowman.…
Read MoreGovernor Kehoe Awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to Local Civilians and Law Enforcement for Heroic Actions
Governor Mike Kehoe awarded Missouri Public Safety Medals to 29 first responders, two corrections officers, and a court officer for heroic and life-saving actions during 2024. The award ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Jefferson City. Four of the awards were presented posthumously for those killed in the line of duty. The…
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