Area News
Hunter Graduates From Radiologic Technology
Katelyn Hunter, daughter of Stuart and Nancy Hunter of Shelbina, was among the graduates of the Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology Class of 2021. She received her certificate, school pin and Associate of Science degree diploma from John Wood Community College on June 11. Hunter has accepted a radiology technologist position with Blessing Hospital.…
Read MoreChuck Wagons Coming to Shelby County
The Mid-America Chuck Wagon Roundup will take place Saturday, June 26 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, north of Shelbina. The event is being hosted by the Northeast Missouri Old Threshers Association. The grounds will be open at 10 a.m. for anyone wishing to come enjoy the camaraderie and experience of chuck wagons from across the…
Read MoreShelbyville Home Destroyed By Sunday Night’s Storm
Strong winds and rain made its way through Shelby County on Sunday, June 20. A tornado warning was issued for most areas in the county. Tornado sirens went off at approximately 9:10 p.m. in Shelbyville. Sirens were also activated for most communities in the county. The photograph above shows a tree that fell on a…
Read MoreLJ Hart Gives Financial Presentation
The North Shelby Board of Education met in regular and executive sessions Wednesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library. Larry Hart and Erin McManus from L.J. Hart and Company were present to provide information to the board on a 2017 bond refunding opportunity and possible “no tax increase” bond…
Read MoreTouching Lives Of Those In Need
Special Touch Ministry, Inc. is a non-profit service organization “serving the concerns of people with disabilities.” Crossing denominational lines as a Para-church organization, Special Touch provides a network of support for people with disabilities consisting of hundreds of volunteers and caring churches across America. After volunteering for many years in the disability…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal urges caution for those who use consumer fireworks for July 4th celebrations
Fireworks sales at seasonal retailers are legal in Missouri from June 20 to July 10 JEFFERSON CITY –…
Read MoreBeating the Brush for Bass – Outdoors with Kevin Fox
I used to golf with a guy who would pick up his golf ball if it were in the danger of being struck into the cover or into a water hazard. Trust me, my golf is so poor that a golf ball is never safe with me striking it. But, if there was a chance…
Read MoreBygones – June 16 Edition
100 Years Ago June 15, 1921 A band gypsies or horse traders were in this section of the county last week and were ordered to leave Shelbyville Wednesday by Sheriff Tuggle. The gypsies passed through Shelbyville and camped at the Robinson school northwest of town. Farmers in the community complained to the sheriff…
Read MoreFarm Bureau to Host Scholarship Banquet
The Shelby County Farm Bureau will host its 4th annual scholarship banquet for Saturday, June 26 at the American Legion Hall in Shelbina. The event will raise scholarship money for Shelby County youth continuing their education at the post-secondary level. The scholarship is open to any current Shelby County 4-H, FFA or Farm Bureau member.…
Read MoreCity Discusses Lagoon Report
The City of Shelbyville Board met on Monday, June 7 at the city office. Present were: Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen, Jerry Myers, Rob Southers and Paul Sulser; City Clerk Gina Mesmer and Mark Bross with Klinger Engineering. Bross reviewed the engineering report for the lagoon. The report will be sent to DNR…
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