Area News
Repair Work Completed on Dome
Heimer Construction, of Palmyra, began repair work on the courthouse dome Monday, July 19. Work is being done to the metal around the dome and the company is also doing some painting. According to Shelby County Presiding Commissioner Glenn Eagan, the project was estimated to cost around $12,000. The photograph above was taken on…
Read MoreOld Settlers Reunion Dancing in 2021
By Martha Jane East The 133rd Old Settlers Reunion took place July 22, 23 and 24 accompanied by hot, humid weather. The temperature registered 96 degrees at 2 p.m. Saturday and felt like 108 according to the Weather Channel. “Come Dance with Me at 133” was the theme for the 2021 reunion. Kindergarten and up…
Read MoreNS Board Discusses COVID-19 Re-entry Plan
The North Shelby School Board met Wednesday, July 21, in the high school library at 6:30 p.m. Member’s present were: Scot Shively, Shawn McEwen, Amy Presson, Keith Killen, Ryan Wiley and Joshlin Yoder (by Zoom). Brandy Uhlmeyer was absent. Consent Agenda: The board approved the consent agenda (6-0) which consisted of the…
Read MoreRiggs Speaks Broadband in Leonard
By Marlana Smith As Chair of the House Interim Committee on Broadband Development, Louis Riggs said it has been his privilege to discuss broadband issues with experts across Missouri and the United States. He did just that Thursday, July 22 in Leonard. The all-day meeting began at 9 a.m. with welcome and introductions.…
Read MoreNeed a Passport – Better Plan Well in Advance
The U.S. Department of State Passport Services has notified passport acceptance agents the time for obtaining passports is now taking much longer. Mail delays are impacting when passports are received for processing. The processing times begin the day applications are received, not the day it is mailed. With this in mind, the service times are…
Read MoreNew Troopers Assigned To Troop B
Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Trooper Elijah N. Stinson, Trooper Ezekiel G. Schieferdecker, and Trooper Eric J. Smith have been assigned to Troop B. Trooper Stinson, Trooper Schieferdecker, and Trooper Smith were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 111th Recruit Class that began training on February 1,…
Read MoreNew “Destructive” Severe Thunderstorm Warning category to trigger Wireless Emergency Alerts on mobile phones
July 22, 2021 – Severe thunderstorms can be life-threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. Hazardous conditions range from tornadoes, large hail storms, and widespread straight-line winds called derechoes, to cloud-to-ground lightning and flash flooding. Starting August 2, the National Weather Service will better convey the severity and potential impacts from thunderstorm winds and…
Read MoreShelbina Police Department Report
On July 1, Steve F. Were, 24, of Columbia, was ticketed for speeding 90 mph in a 65 mph speed zone. On July 1, Jamaal A. Green, 29, of Manhattan, Kan., was ticketed for speeding 90 mph in a 65 mph speed zone. On July 1, Juan A. Nelson, 41, of Hazel…
Read MoreSheriff’s Report
Arrests On June 29, James Johnston, 43, Shelbina, was arrested for a probation violation. He is held on a $20,000 cash only bond. On July 2, James Treaster, 44, Hannibal, was arrested for failure to appear warrant. He is being held on a $5,000 cash only bond. On July 5, Brandon…
Read MoreMU Provost To Speak at Mizzou Alumni Event
Dr. Latha Ramchand, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Missouri, will be the featured speaker July 24, 2021 for the annual Mizzou Student Sendoff sponsored by the local chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Association. The Great River Tigers Chapter holds this event each summer to promote Mizzou activities and…
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