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  My brother graduated high school six years ahead of me and in his senior year he received a Browning A5.   It was late fall when Dad informed me that I would be getting my A5 for Christmas and if I wanted it different than my brother’s that was fine but to be fair,…

   Arrests   On June 22, Cathy McGilvary, 36, Shelbyville, was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child involving drugs, possession of controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. She is being held at the Shelby County Jail pending a warrant.   On June 22, Daniel Hadsall, 25, Shelbyville, was arrested for endangering…

The Mid-America Chuck Wagon Roundup took place Saturday, June 26 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, north of Shelbina. The event was hosted by the Northeast Missouri Old Threshers Association. A meal was served at 5 p.m., as a free-will donation. A total of $6,000 will be donated to the “The Great River Honor Flight.” Pictured…

By Dr. Jim Foster   “The question should not arise whether we need a court house or not, but the question should be,”how long are we to stand in disgrace up to our eyes, and have our public business entrusted in the hull of an old building that the unlimited appetite of fire has long…

The General Federated Woman’s Club (GFWC) of Shelbyville has raised the funds to purchase new city banners to help enhance the entrance to the town. The club motto is “Making a Difference.” One of the purposes of GFWC is city beautification. The original banners were hung approximately 10 years ago and had become worn, faded…

Windmill Ridge, has been serving Shelby County and surrounding counties for 22 years. The owners announced today they will be closing its doors July 31. According to the Zimmermans and Hostetlers they have not been able to find any help. The Zimmermans and Hostetlers want to sincerely thank their supportive customers for their part in…

By Echo Menges Shelbyville, MO – Friday, June 25, 2021 – Amanda Buckman, 44, of Shelbina has pleaded guilty to felony financial exploitation of the elderly in an unexpected court proceeding before Shelby County Associate Circuit Judge Mike Greenwell Friday morning – unbeknownst to the public. Buckman was scheduled to be in court for a…

   100 Years Ago   June 22, 1921   A fire loss estimated at $100,000.00 occurred at Macon Monday night. Six business houses were destroyed. The old three-story Masonic house was also burned completely.   J. W. McKethen and Omer Jones will act as delegates form Shelby County at a conference of grain growers of…

  I talked to a good friend and hunting buddy, Doug Tuttle, today. I had heard that Canada was taking its first step into opening its borders by allowing Canadian citizens who had been out of their country to come back in provided they met certain criteria. The border has been closed since March of…

The Shelby County OATS organization held their June meeting at the Fest Hall in Bethel. The group had not had a meeting for quite some time, so members were glad to be back together again. They reported a big turnout. Phil Leatherman discussed several subjects about wearing masks. The next scheduled meetings are as follows:…