Area News
Shelbina Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges
The Shelbina Police Department responded to the 500 block of Rawlings Street to investigate a threat against person(s) on Sunday, April 25 at approximately 4:44 a.m. While en route and upon arrival at the scene, the SPD officer was notified by the victim that a suspect had shot into the occupied residence. According…
Read MoreGFWC Hosts 86th Sophomore Pilgrimage
On April 13, more than 100 sophomore high school students from across the state attended a virtual event from Jefferson City sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Missouri. Held from 11 a.m. till noon, the event allowed students to hear from their elected state officials. The pilgrimage is a statewide event to…
Read MoreKillen Chosen For Breckenridge Scholar
North Shelby senior Sarah Killen was honored Tuesday, April 6 at the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City after being chosen as this year’s Breckenridge Scholar by the Salt River Federated Republican Women. Killen and 18 other Breckenridge Scholars from across the state were greeted at the mansion by officers of the MoFRW. After…
Read MoreClarence Residents Arrested On Warrants
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the arrests of 34-year-old Joseph B. Barton, and 21-year-old Emalee M. Sieger, both of Clarence. Both were arrested Tuesday, April 20 in Linn County. Barton was arrested at 8:50 p.m. on a felony warranty from Shelby County for possession of amphetamine while Seiger was arrested at 9:05 p.m. on…
Read MoreFire Destroys Home
Multiple agencies assisted at a structure fire north of Lakenan on Wednesday, April 14. Shelbina Fire Protection District responded to 70676 Highway T at 1:41 p.m. Upon arrival firefighters observed a fully engulfed house. Firefighters were on scene until 4:29 p.m. According to Shelbina Assistant Fire Chief Allan Wilt, due to extensive damage the cause…
Read MoreCity Discusses American Rescue Plan Funds
The Shelbyville Board of Aldermen met Monday, April 5. A memorandum of agreement contract was sent into the State Historic Preservation Office and Department of Economic Development for the demolition grant. The agreement is for three houses they have flagged as having historical features. The city will develop pamphlets providing information on…
Read MoreThe Reynards of Chilcoot Pass – Dr. Jim Foster
Dr. Jim Foster will be a contributing writer for the Shelby County Herald. Foster said he is currently working on multiple articles for multiple papers to help celebrate Missouri’s Bicentennial this year. “A part of the joy that I take away from writing is surprising the reader. “I have close to 50…
Read MoreWork Continues on Routes in Shelby County
MACON – Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing shoulder and culvert work on routes in Shelby County. Please see the dates and locations below. Shelby County Route A – Apr. 26-27, road will be one lane traffic from Missouri Route 15 to Shelby County Route T for shoulder work. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and…
Read MoreRinehart Small Engine Repair Opens Near Novelty/Cherry Box
By Emilie Rumble NEMOnews Media Group A new business has been opened by David Howard near Novelty, providing a needed service in the area. Rinehart Street Small Engine Repair will provide customer service to a variety of makes and models of small engines. Howard was prompted to open the shop as there…
Read MoreStrong Winds Rip Through County
Parts of Shelby County experienced damage after a storm Wednesday, April 7. At approximately 5 p.m. straight-line winds ripped through Shelbyville. A tree snapped and fell on a power line on Monroe St. in Shelbyville. The camper shown above was totaled after rolling three times. It was close to 30-feet from where it originally…
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