Area News

Shelby County Clerk Stephanie Bender advises citizens that the last day to register to be eligible to vote in the August 2, Primary Election is July 6, 2022. Absentee Voting Absentee ballots are here for the August 2, 2022 Primary Election. Contact the Clerk’s office if you are  interested in voting absentee. Voters may vote…

By Marlana Smith   The 2022 Shelby County Fair will take off Tuesday, July 5 and be enjoyed until July 9, 2022, at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, north of Shelbina.   Check ins for FFA exhibits are set for Monday, July 4 from 5 to 6 p.m. Ham check ins are from 4 to 6…

Living Water Christian Academy (LWCA) is opening its doors for the 2022-23’ school year. LWCA is located at Mt. Pisgah Mennonite Church at 892 Highway B, Leonard, Missouri. Classes for kindergarten through the eighth grade will be offered starting in August. Applications for enrollment can be obtained by contacting Monica Hinshaw or Michele Trenhaile. Enrollment…

Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be performing pavement work on routes in Shelby County. See below for locations and additional information Route H- June 21-22, the road will be closed at Missouri Route 151 to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route P- June 23,27-28, the road will be closed at Missouri Route 15 between 7:00…

The Mid-America Chuck Wagon Roundup will gather Saturday, June 25 at the Old Threshers’ grounds north of Shelbina. The event is being hosted by the Northeast Missouri Old Threshers Association. Grounds will open at 10 a.m. for anyone wishing to enjoy the camaraderie and experience of chuck wagons from across the Midwest as they prepare…

Minutes Submitted by City of Shelbyville The Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, June 6, 2022 at city office at 6 pm. Present were Mayor Vanskike, Aldermen Brad Willey, Jerry Myers, Gene Boyles and Rob Southers. City Clerk Gina Mesmer and City Superintendent Randy Shores. Mayor Vanskike called the meeting to order…

By Marlana Smith   A Macon County man was arrested after allegedly threatening to a shoot a local judge and slit the throat of a state employee.   Fifty-six-year-old Rodney S. Brown, of Excello, is charged with crimes in both Macon and Shelby counties in connection with two separate incidents.   Brown was arrested on…

The North Shelby School Board met in regular and executive sessions on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in the high school library, with six board members present.   The consent agenda, consisting of the previous month’s minutes and bills to be paid, was approved 6-0. High School Principal Report   Kerri Greenwell provided the following information…

  The following minutes have not approved. Jail Committee met on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Shelby County Courthouse. Those present were: Sheriff Arron Fredrickson, Shelbina Police Chief Jeff Brown, Clarence Police Office Raymond Barton, Stephanie Bender, Dara Dee Douglas, Patrick Parker, Carl Bastian, Tom Shively and Terry Mefford.   Arron…

By Marlana Smith   A Macon County man has been charged with two counts of assault. Forty-one-year-old Terry J. Stanfield, of Macon, was arrested Friday, May 27, 2022, by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.   According to court documents, on or about Friday, May 27, while operating a black 2013 Dodge Caravan, westbound, on Shelby…