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Municipal Elections will be Held April 5

By Martha Jane East An election for the various municipalities will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2022. The City of Clarence has two propositions on its ballot. Proposition No. 1 asks Shall the City of Clarence, Missouri, be authorized to forego annual elections if the number of candidates who have filed for a particular office…

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Filings for Primary Election Released

  Shelby County Clerk Stephanie Bender released the following information about the August 2, 2022, Primary Election. The filing period opened Tuesday, February 22, 2022 and closed Tuesday, March 29.   The following persons have declared their candidacy:   Democratic Ticket   Associate Circuit Judge:   Mike Greenwell   County Clerk:   Stephanie Bender  …

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Unofficial Minutes American Rescue Act Meeting

The following minutes are unofficial and have not been approved. Changes or corrections could be made when read at the next meeting.   Unofficial Minutes from the November 18, 2021, American Rescue Act Meeting Glenn Eagan called the meeting to order at 9:06 am. Those present were Glenn Eagan, Andrew Coon, Wendeline Brumbaugh, Rhonda Ahern,…

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MDC approves expansion of furbearer hunting, trapping seasons

New regulations will provide additional opportunity for harvest of coyote, raccoon, skunk, and other furbearers. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its March 25 open meeting on regulation changes that will extend current furbearer hunting and trapping seasons for abundant furbearer species.…

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Shelbyville Hires Historical Consultant

Minutes from City of Shelbyville   The Shelbyville Board of Aldermen met in regular session Monday, March 7, 2022, at the city office at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen Brad Willey, Jerry Myers and Rob Southers, City Superintendent Randy Shores, city employee Nathan Minear, City Clerk Gina Mesmer and Marlana Smith with…

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Lincoln Day Celebration Held in Shelbina

By Marlana Smith   The Salt River Federated Republican Women’s Club held a Lincoln Day Soup Supper on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Shelbina Senior Center.   Guest speakers were Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, Representative Louis Riggs and SSTCM (SS) Ret. Master Chief Aaron Kendrick.   Shelby County Assessor Liz Miles also spoke…

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Parsons Hired As Lady Raiders Coach

By Marlana Smith   Chris Parsons has been hired to coach the North Shelby Varsity girls team in 2022-23’ along with teaching junior high math and Algebra II.   Below are questions and responses via email.   Why did you decide to take the position at North Shelby? After a couple of seasons off and…

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Shelbyville Man Arrested for Child Abuse

By Marlana Smith   A Shelby County man faces one count of child abuse or neglect. Thirty-six-year-old, Lenny E. Boyd-Schoonover, of Shelbyville, was arrested Monday, March 7, 2022.   According to the probable cause statement, on Wednesday, March 2, in the morning before school, while Schoonover was at his residence at 501 E. 1st Street…

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Becoming A Member of Chamber of Commerce

  A Chamber of Commerce is a form of business network, e.g., a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community.   Shelby County is looking to establish a Chamber of Commerce.…

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Bringing More Broadband to Shelby County

By Marlana Smith Shelby County, along with cities incorporated within the county, are seeking complete broadband coverage by January 1, 2025. The goal is to have fiber run to a large majority of the households and businesses in the county. A county broadband meeting was held Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Shelbina City Hall.…

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