Area News
NS Board Approves General Obligation Bond Refunding
The North Shelby Board of Education approved a resolution at a special meeting Tuesday, March 9, 2022 that authorized the sale of $950,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds to its Municipal Bond Underwriter, L.J. Hart & Company of St. Louis, Missouri. The Series 2022 Refunding Bonds have reoffering yields ranging from 1.15% to 1.75% to…
Read MoreSergeant Christopher L. Cerroni Retires
Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that effective April 1, 2022, Sergeant Christopher L. Cerroni will retire with over 29 years of dedicated service. Cerroni was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 1993, as a member of the 65th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol Academy, he was…
Read MoreLand Seminar to be Held in Bethel
A landowner/operator lunch seminar will be held Friday, March 25, 2022, in Bethel from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Colony Barn, next to the Fest Hall. Featuring land stewardship presentations including: – “Leveraging Carbon and Biodiversity,” Clayton Light, Director of Conservation Agriculture and Farm Operations,…
Read More911 Director Discusses Emergency Calls
By Marlana Smith Shelby County 911 Director Lori Miles has friendly reminders when making an emergency call. If/when an emergency happens, call 911 immediately, do not call a friend or family member and have them call in the emergency. “Time is waisted with this,” said Miles, “Information is always more accurate first hand…
Read MoreCounty Election Judges Needed
By Marlana Smith The Shelby County Clerk’s Office is facing difficulties finding election judges. County Clerk Stephanie Bender said, polling places will have to consolidate if more election judges are not found. The combining would go more with the school districts if possible. “I want to try and keep from doing that,…
Read MoreHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Missouri Commercial Poultry Flock
Virus found in Stoddard County commercial flock. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Federal officials have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial chicken flock in Stoddard County, Missouri. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic influenza (HPAI) in the commercial broiler chicken flock. Samples were delivered to the…
Read MoreNew Rules Mean More Residents Are Eligible For Missouri Medicaid
The rules have changed. Now, more Missourians can get low-cost or free health insurance through Missouri’s Medicaid program, MO HealthNet. This includes many Shelby County residents. Many adults who have not qualified before, including those without children, are now eligible. For example, a single adult making up to $1,482 a month or a family…
Read MoreBrumbaugh Appointed to Douglass Foundation
Wendy Brumbaugh has been appointed to the Douglass Community Services Foundation. She is a resident of Bethel. The Douglass Foundation strengthens the mission of Douglass Community Services through community giving that supports strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. “I feel strongly about giving back to my community and to the organizations…
Read MoreAmbulance Board Looks at Health Insurance and Wages
By Martha Jane East The Salt River Ambulance District Board met Wednesday, February 16 at the ambulance base in Shelbyville. The meeting was brought to order by Chairman Phil Leatherman. Kieth Pantaleo, Director, reported on information he had received regarding health insurance for employees. The board voted to go with Mike, Keith’s proposal. Wages for…
Read MoreDaniel Hired As High School Principal
Landon Daniel By Marlana Smith Landon Daniel has been hired as the North Shelby High School Principal for the 2022-23’ school year. Kerri Greenwell has worked for the district for a total of 29 years and has been principal for eight. She announced her retirement in October 2021. Daniel has been the head…
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