Area News
Shelby County Route M To Close for Bridge Replacement
Weather permitting, a project to replace the Black Creek Bridge located on Shelby County Route M, just east of Leonard, will begin on January 17, and the road will close. This is the fourth bridge to be replaced under the Fixing Access to Rural Missouri (FARM) Bridge Program. “We currently have bridges under construction in…
Read MorePatrol Participates In Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will participate in a three-day initiative commencing on Human Trafficking Day, January 11, 2022. This initiative is a concentrated effort to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officers, and the general public about human trafficking,…
Read MoreMonroe County Woman Missing
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance with a missing person investigation. On Friday, December 17, 2021 around 4:24 p.m., 88-year-old Betty Hayes was reported missing. The last known contact with Ms. Hayes was by a family member on the evening of Thursday, December 16. She was believed to have been…
Read MoreSalt River Administrator Answers Questions About Sustainability, Current Conditions at the Nursing Home
By Echo Menges, NEMOnews Media Group The announcement of the coming closure of the Scotland County Care Center nursing home and residential care facility in Northeast Missouri has left citizens worrying about the health of other local nursing homes. The NEMOnews Media Group family of newspapers is in the process of reaching out to…
Read MoreBid Accepted for Demolition Project in Shelbyville
The Shelbyville Board of Aldermen met in a special meeting Thursday, December 23, 2021, at city office at 10 a.m. to approve the contractor for the demolition project. Present were Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen Jerry Myers, Rob Southers and Paul Sulser, City Clerk Gina Mesmer and Okey Stoneburner. The meeting was opened by…
Read MoreRescue Funds Benefit SRAD
By Marlana Smith In September 2021, the American Rescue Fund Committee approved Salt River Ambulance District’s application to upgrade much needed equipment. The SRAD was granted $109,976.40 to purchase two stair chairs, two Lucas 3 compression machines and two LifePak 15 cardiac monitors. SRAD Director Kieth Pantaleo said he is very appreciative…
Read MoreClarence Man Run Over by Tractor
Information Released by Shelby County Sheriff Arron Fredrickson On Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at approximately 3:49 p.m. the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office assisted Salt River Ambulance at 7205 Shelby 401, south of Clarence, in reference to a report of a male subject that had been run over by a tractor. Upon arrival, the…
Read MoreFCS Financial Makes Donation to REC Center
FCS Financial recently presented $2,500 to the Leonard Rec Center for building improvements. FCS Financial is committed to agriculture and the rural communities where our staff live, work and play. Our Connecting Rural Missouri program allows FCS Financial staff to support local activities and programs that enhances a thriving rural community. As a leader in…
Read MoreNS Board Discusses New COVID Protocols
The North Shelby School Board met in regular and executive session Wednesday, December 15, 2021. All members were present. The consent agenda was approved, which consisted of the previous month’s meeting minutes and the bills to be paid. Superintendent’s Report Kim Gaines reported there have been two filings for the school board—Scot…
Read MoreLocal Officers Receive Recognition for Actions
During the regular meeting of the City of Shelbina Board of Alderman on Tuesday, December 14, City Marshal Jeff Brown presented a Shelbina Police Officer and two Shelby County Deputies with honors concerning event(s) that took place November 11, 2021. During the early evening hours of November 11, the Shelbina Police Department was…
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