Area News
Bygones – July 7 Edition
100 Years Ago July 6, 1921 A new re-districting bill has been introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives. The new bill would combine counties in Missouri. The 10th District would include Shelby, Marion, Monroe and Ralls. The heavy all-day rain Monday spoiled the 4th of July picnic, sponsored by the…
Read More2020 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest Winners Announced
JEFFERSON CITY- A breathtaking photo featuring a glimpse into the life of a Missouri cattle rancher is the Best in Show for the 2021 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest, hosted by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The photograph, submitted by Holly Brown of Webb City, , was chosen from nearly 900 photos submitted by…
Read MoreSheriff Gives Reminder
By Marlana Smith Shelby County Sheriff Arron Fredrickson has received multiple complaints regarding children under the age of 16 operating motor vehicles. Fredrickson wants to remind the public to obey laws regarding any motor vehicle (four-wheelers, golf carts, go-carts., etc.) “I want to keep everyone safe and be sure they are being…
Read MoreKeeping A Legacy Alive
By Marlana Smith It all started August 1964 when the county Historical Society met at the Oak Dale Grange Hall. Discussion arose on old cemeteries in the vicinity, and it was decided to conduct a cemetery survey of the county. Roy T. Neff made the motion and saw that the task was…
Read MoreBlunt Talks Infrastructure, Broadband on Six City Tour of Northeast Missouri
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group United States Senator Roy Blunt held a six-community tour of northeast Missouri on Wednesday, June 30, addressing several important topics of interest to Missourians. The tour started in Perry, where he met with members of the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments. There he discussed infrastructure and the response…
Read MoreBuckman Case Stayed by Judge, Nursing Home Theft Victim to be Represented in Court
By Echo Menges Shelbyville, MO – Friday, July 2, 2021 – Shelby County Associate Circuit Judge Mike Greenwell has ordered a continuance of the sentencing hearing in the criminal case against Amanda Buckman, 44, of Shelbina, in case number 21SB-CR00024-01. Buckman pleaded guilty to financial exploitation of an elderly/disabled person on June 25 and…
Read MoreCitizens Seek Answers Regarding Route N
By Marlana Smith Missouri Department of Transportation Communications Manager Marissa Ellison wants area residents to know that MoDOT is working on an option that will allow the water to drain off Route N more efficiently. Shelby County Presiding Commissioner Glenn Eagan said Thursday, July 1, he and Eric Werr, who works for the…
Read More2021 Bob Richards Hannibal Cannibal Legacy Award Presented to Dr. Richard Valuck
Each year the Cannibal presents the Bob Richards Legacy award, named after long time Cannibal supporter Bob Richards. The award recognizes an individual who is an avid supporter of the Cannibal and a promoter of healthy and active lifestyles. Dr. Richard Valuck is certainly an example of and an advocate for healthy lifestyles and community…
Read MorePatching Operations Will Temporarily Impact Traffic in Monroe & Shelby County
MACON – Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing patching operations on routes in Monroe and Shelby County. Please see the dates and locations below. All work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. an 4:00 p.m. each day. Monroe County Route A – July 5, road will be closed from Route DD to Shelby County Route WW for pavement…
Read MoreBygones – June 30 Edition
100 Years Ago June 29, 1921 Under a new law girls in Missouri will continue to be girls until they arrive at the age of 21 and until they become of legal age must get the consent of their parents before they can marry. The law becomes operative June 20. Suffrage has…
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