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Martha “Marty” J. Henderson
Martha “Marty” J. Henderson Martha “Marty” J. Henderson age 85, of Quincy died on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, in Blessing Hospital. Martha was born on April 28th, 1940, in Decatur IL a daughter of Hamil “Hugh” Elam and Hilda (Rakers) Elam. She married Donald Dean Henderson on October 28th, 1961, in Mexico MO and he…
Read MoreNight Calls
By Dr. Jim Foster “If you decide to become a veterinary surgeon you will never grow rich, but you will have a life of endless interest and variety.” James Herriot, All Creatures Great and Small It is the evening of August 27th, 2025, and I am grateful for cooler and less humid weather. I…
Read MoreNS Board Approves Tax Rate
Minutes Submitted The North Shelby Board of Education met on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Members Present: Board President, Shawn McEwen; Board Vice President, Ryan Wiley, James Dunn, Brandy Uhlmeyer, Joshlin Yoder, Travis Belt, Board Treasurer, Ashley Dunn. Members Absent: Amy Presson Administration Present: Superintendent, Josh Brummit; High School Principal, Landon Daniel and Elementary Principal,…
Read MoreCounty Commission Attend Meeting To Discuss Bridge At Lake
Minutes Submitted The Shelbina City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at city hall. A motion was seconded and approved to approve the agenda. Citizen Participation Reverend Andrew Coon, who serves at the Methodist Church, has requested that the City consider waiving late fees or penalties on…
Read MoreNS Golf Meet
North Shelby's first ever golf match was held Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Shelbina Lakeside Golf Course. The Lady Raiders won the match 224-251 over Winfield. Pictured above, from the left: Assistant Coach, Reigan Parsons, (?), Aliza Yoder, Ally Rich, Sadie Gander, Finley Parsons, Hadlee Parsons, Harper Copenhaver, Mallory Griffin, (?) and Head Coach…
Read MoreMREC 89th Annual Meeting Highlights
Missouri Rural Electric Cooperative’s 89th Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, with a drive-through format in the parking lot of Palmyra High School. Registration showed the number of members present had exceeded the necessary number to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A total of 418 members registered to vote…
Read MoreCourt News 9-3-2025
Traffic Fines Lilliana Rose Barton, Minooka, Ill., failure to register motor vehicle, fine $100.50 and court costs. Devon Roman Becerra, Kansas City, exceeded posted speed limit by 16-19 mph, fine $100.50 and court costs. Marilyn Y. Bishop, Chicago, Ill., failure to register motor vehicle, fine $100.50 and court costs. Latease Maria…
Read MoreNS Open The Season With A Win Against Bishop LeBlond
Cole Browning carries the ball and looks to get pass a defender. Browning rushed for 220 yards and scored two touchdowns against Bishop LeBlond. Photograph by Kim Miles By Hadlee Parsons The North Shelby Football team kicked off their season with a home game against Bishop LeBlond on Friday, September 29, 2025. The Raiders…
Read MoreLady Raiders Earn First In Tournament
By Marlana Smith The Lady Raiders season opened Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Moberly Tournament. NS vs. Palmyra Four runs in the fifth inning secured the Lady Raiders the first win of the season as they took down the Lady Panthers, 7-1. Isabell Jones, singled, scoring one, Lauryn Thrasher grounded out bringing in a…
Read MoreLady Raiders First Plac
The Lady Raiders earned first place in the Moberly Tournament on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Front row left to right: Adrien Wiley, Izzy Jones, Harper Copenhaver, Emma Christine and Alyssa Flores. Back row: Emelia Flores, Lauryn Thrasher, Assistant Coach Landon Daniel, Maren Yoder, Aizlin Eitel, Sadie Gander, Kinsley Hinshaw, Mackenzie Wiedeman, Ada Jones, Clara Uhlmeyer,…
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