Area News
Department of Agr Announces Grants for Specialty Crop Production
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for anticipated funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Interested individuals, community organizations and research institutions working to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Missouri should submit their application by Tuesday, March 14. “Producing specialty crops is becoming more popular each year in Missouri,” said Director…
Read MoreMonroe-Shelby County Cattlemen’s Association Awards Scholarships
On the heels of the first annual Youth Engagement and Scholarship Fun Night event, members of the board of the Monroe-Shelby County Cattlemen’s Association have awarded an additional $6000 in scholarships to local students to assist with educational expenses, totaling $12,000 for the year. “We are very pleased to be able to reinvest proceeds from…
Read MoreMissouri FFA Members “The Wizard of FFA”
Over 4500 first year FFA members from more than 350 Missouri High Schools had the opportunity to learn about being positive role models, learning to get involved, making sound choices, becoming active team members and making a positive difference in their lives, school and community at the annual Greenhand Motivational Conferences. These conferences presented by…
Read MoreNorth Shelby to Make Update in High School Gym
Minutes Submitted The North Shelby Board of Education met on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. All members were present. Others present were: Brenda Rogers, Landon Daniel, Jennifer Rich and Travis Belt. Board President Scot Shively called the meeting to order. Joshlin Yoder made a motion to approve the agenda. Brandy Uhlmeyer…
Read MoreMeeting Held Regarding a 4-Day School Week
By Marlana Smith Shelby County R-IV Superintendent Troy Clawson, board members and many patrons attended a near two-hour informational meeting on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, regarding the possibility of South Shelby going to a four-day school week calendar. Shelby County R-IV board members are scheduled to have a meeting Wednesday, February 8, 2023, to…
Read MoreShelbina Man Faces Alleged Sex Crimes
13Justin L. Taylor Information submitted by Shelbina Police Department A Shelbina man has been charged with two counts of alleged sex crimes against a minor. Justin Lee Taylor, 34, was taken into custody Thursday, February 2, 2023, by Shelbina Police Department. According to information released by Shelbina Police Department, on February 2, officers investigated a…
Read MorePlanned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, February 6-17
HANNIBAL – The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for Feb.6-17. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may…
Read MoreNS Student Receives Second Place in Art Show
North Shelby’s Gracie von Thun received second place at the High School Student Art Competition at the Quincy Art Center. Her artwork was one out of a hundred pieces of art from high school students in the Tri-State area.
Read MoreCounty Planning Committee Seeks Public Input
Shelby County, MO –– The public is encouraged to review and comment on the Shelby County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update before it is finalized. The plan includes an updated strategy to reduce damage and losses caused by hazard events. The final draft of the plan will be available online and in hard copy at…
Read MoreTaking the Journey
By Marlana Smith In 1999 Jenna Begley began working in healthcare. She has drivenback and forth to Columbia for 10 years and started to get burnt out. “In healthcare it is hard to find people who are willing to take care of people and I would take that home and take it to heart…
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