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  The North Shelby School Board met in regular and executive sessions on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. in the high school library.  All members were present.  Mrs. Tinna Croy, newly hired superintendent for the district, was also present. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.   Consent Agenda   The board…

  MTN DEW® announced 40 recipients of the MTN DEW Outdoor Grants program, which awards $200,000 to organizations championing the great outdoors across the United States.   Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition, in Shelbyville, was selected as a grant winner for its incredible impact through community efforts which include connecting people to local rivers, streams…

By Marlana Smith More felony charges have been filed against a Shelbyville man already facing felony sodomy charges in Shelby County. David Kiser, 62, was arrested Tuesday, February 1, 2022, by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office after the new charges were filed. According to the probable cause statement, the crimes allegedly took place in January…

By Marlana Smith   School districts in Shelby County went to virtual learning last week after a surge in COVID-19 cases and other sickness in the county.   North Shelby cancelled its basketball tournament. The movie at Hawkins Theater was cancelled.   As of Thursday, January 20, 2022, the county had 140 active cases. Since…

Minutes Submitted by City of Shelbyville The Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at city office at 4 p.m. Present were Aldermen Jerry Myers and Rob Southers, City Clerk Gina Mesmer and Alderman Paul Sulser arrived at 4:20 p.m. Mayor Mike Vanskike and Alderman Brad Willey were absent. Alderman…

By Marlana Smith   Jeff Brown has been serving as City Marshal for the City of Shelbina for 14 months.   Brown admits there have been both challenging and rewarding times but has enjoyed the experience.   Brown is currently running unopposed for the April 2022 General Municipal Election to continue his duties as City…

The names of three persons will be on the January ballot for election of Shelby County University of Missouri Extension Council members. Council chairman Kevin Kattelman said three county residents will be elected by districts to fill this year’s vacancies. The new council begins its duties March 1, according to state law. University of Missouri…

By Marlana Smith   Shelby County Sheriff Arron Fredrickson has completed his first year serving the county.   “To tell you the truth, I am having a blast as the Sheriff of Shelby County,” Fredrickson said.   Fredrickson acknowledges his deputies and dispatchers who keep things running smoothly and are knowledgeable, not afraid of hard…

  The North Shelby School District welcomes Tinna Croy as the Superintendent.  Croy will begin her position July 1, 2022. She will be replacing Kim Gaines, who has been with the district for 20 years, eight of those as Superintendent.  Below are the questions and responses between the Herald and Croy.   What is your…

By Marlana Smith SHELBYVILLE, MO – January 12, 2022 – David Kiser posted bond in the full amount Saturday, January 8. According to court documents, the court adds a special condition, besides the $100,000 cash only and standard bond conditions that Kiser not be around or in a building with no one younger than 18…