Area News
Heartland Homecoming Is Now An Online Event ONLY!
Heartland Community We were so looking forward to reconnecting in person this weekend for the Heartland Homecoming, celebrating more than 25 years together as a ministry. Unfortunately, due to positive Covid cases in our community we have made the decision to change from an in-person event to online only. We feel it is the right…
Read MoreKnights of Columbus Celebrate 100th Anniversary
Knights of Columbus Council 2241 of St. Mary’s Parish in Shelbina celebrated its 100th Anniversary on Saturday, August 21. They celebrated with a dinner and dance at the Father Buhman Center at St. Mary’s Parish. Knights of Columbus Council 2241 was formed on February 27, 1921. The council had members from St. Mary’s Parish in…
Read MoreAsbestos Samples Sent to State from Demolition Houses
The Shelbyville Board of Aldermen met Tuesday, September 7, at the city office at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen Brad Willey, Jerry Myers and Rob Southers, city clerk, Gina Mesmer and city superintendent Randy Shores. The city received the first payment from the American Rescue Act in the amount of…
Read MoreGaines Announces Retirement Plans
The North Shelby School Board met Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library. All members and administrators were present. Board member Brandy Uhlmeyer led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was approved as presented. Consent Agenda The consent agenda was approved which consisted…
Read MoreAlan Robertson Keynote Speaker at Heartland Homecoming
The Heartland Community is hosting a Homecoming to celebrate more than 26 years of seeing people find hope for their lives. The vision started with businessman and founder Charles Sharpe. Driving across his Missouri farmland one day, he thought, “This would be a good place for kids.” He was right. Charlie was thinking of a…
Read MoreThe Scoop on the Death of Bill Steffen
Editorial by Echo Menges I’ve been biding my time on our coverage of the alleged murder of Bill Steffen, 81, at his home three miles north of LaBelle in Lewis County nearly two months ago. We have been patiently waiting for the family to reach a level of acceptance and to look to the…
Read MoreFree Monument Cleaning Workshop
Lea Ann Robertson and Kathleen Wilham will present a free Shelby Cemetery Restoration Workshop on Saturday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shiloh Cemetery. This cemetery is northeast of Bethel, off Highway E. The church and cemetery are on County Road 159. Whether you just want to learn how to safely clean…
Read MoreHistory Being Relived at Old Threshers Show
By Martha Jane East The Northeast Missouri Old Threshers are celebrating 200 years of agriculture and the Missouri Bi-Centennial at their show September 16-19. All activities take place one-half mile north of Shelbina on Highway 15. Allis Chalmers is the featured equipment for the 34th annual show. Train Track Completed Volunteers recently completed laying the…
Read MoreNECAC Advises of Utility Assistance Deadline
The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is reminding residents of the Sept. 30 deadline for making applications to the summer utility assistance program. The summer portion of the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) began June 1. NECAC still has more than $1.5 million in funding available. Applicants must meet income guidelines, have received…
Read MoreWoman Accused of Molestation and Helping Husband Sexually Assault a Child
By Marlana Smith and Echo Menges A Kirksville woman has been arrested for allegedly molesting and helping her husband molest a child in Shelby County. Sara Dodd, 33, is accused of holding the mouth of a child closed so the child could not yell or scream while her husband, Joshua Dodd, 28, of Shelbina, allegedly…
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