Area News
Q&A with Judge Regarding OR Bonds
By Marlana Smith The Shelby County Herald emailed Shelby County Associate Judge Mike Greenwell questions regarding OR (own recognizance) bonds. Below are Judge Greenwell’s responses along with the questions that were asked. What is an OR (own recognizance) bond? A recognizance bond is one where in exchange for a persons release from jail, the…
Read MoreUSDA Broadband Technical Assistance Funding Available for Rural Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its ability to deliver $20 million for broadband technical assistance resources for rural communities and to support development and expansion of broadband cooperatives. Eligible entities for this funding, provided through the new Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Program, include state or local governments, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, cooperatives or mutual…
Read MoreVoters Pass Propositions for New County Jail
Voters in Shelby County went to the polls on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, for the General Municipal Election. Casting votes were 1,318 of 4,374 registered voters which is a 30.13 percent participation. Proposition 1: 691, yes and 612, no. Proposition 2: 660, yes and 638, no. Proposition 1 will impose a…
Read MoreShelbyville Bulk Pickup Scheduled for April 21
Minutes Submitted The Shelbyville Board of Alderman met in regular session on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the city office at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen Jerry Myers, Gene Boyles and Rob Southers. City Superintendent Randy Shores, city employee Nathan Minear and City Clerk Gina Mesmer. Alderman Brad Willey was absent.…
Read MoreSchwanke Receives National Award
North Shelby’s Mary Schwanke was awarded a Silver Medal with Distinction from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. As a national award winner, she is invited to the awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City, NY in June. While there, she will receive recognition for her writing portfolio as well…
Read MoreDeltas Give Donation to Teen Center
The members of the Omicron Pi Chapter of Delta Theta Tau have been brainstorming at their meetings on how they can positively impact the communities in which they live. At the meeting on March 27, they filled baskets full of soaps, shampoos, lotions, nail polish, deodorants, puzzle books, journals, pens and Bibles, then delivered these…
Read MoreDESE Releases Annual Performance Reports
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the statewide Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the 2021-22 school year. APRs demonstrate the progress local education agencies (LEAs) and their individual buildings are making toward meeting the Standards and Indicators in the sixth version of the Missouri…
Read MoreAmy Eagan Named Head Coach at Lindenwood
Article courtesy of Lindenwood Wood University On Tuesday, Lindenwood Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Jason Coomer named Amy Eagan the next head coach of the women’s basketball program on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. “I want to thank Lindenwood University President Dr. Porter and VP of Athletics Jason Coomer for trusting me with this…
Read MoreWilliams Gives God the Glory for Success on the Court
By Marlana Smith North Shelby senior Ava Williams was recently named to the Missouri Coaches Basketball Association All-District, KRES All-Star Team, All-State, NE Media All-District, KHQA Do-or-Die and Tri-Rivers All Tournament Team. She earned MVP in the Sophia Cunningham Classic and Norm Stewart Classic. This year Ava joined the 1000-point club as a Lady…
Read MoreCity Approves Bid for Ramp at Lake
Minutes Submitted The Shelbyville Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the city office at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen Brad Wiley, Jerry Myers, Gene Boyles and Rob Southers. City Clerk Gina Mesmer, City Superintendent Randy Shores and city employee Nathan Minear. Mayor Vanskike…
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