Area News
BREAKING NEWS: Riggs Pushing Broadband Forward
By Troy Treasure District 5 state representative Louis Riggs told the Herald on Friday, Jan. 29 he will continue to work toward upgrades in rural broadband. While Riggs did not specifically use the word “aggressive” during discussion with the newspaper, he seemed to infer such an approach. “I am drafting a bill…
Read MoreNew Troopers Assigned
Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announced Trooper Cole T. Hinshaw, Trooper Nicholas C. Keller and Trooper Cody J. Snyder have been assigned to Troop B. Trooper Hinshaw, Trooper Keller and Trooper Snyder were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 110th Recruit Class that began training Aug. 3 and graduated…
Read MoreNECAC Seeks Veterans for Home Renovation Program
The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is seeking applications for a home renovation program from veterans in nine Missouri counties. Participants must own their homes, participate in the work and meet other qualifications. Counties covered are Lewis, Lincoln, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Shelby and Warren. “We are pleased to offer a program…
Read MoreDeer Season Totals for Shelby County
Early Youth In 2019 there were antlered buck, 107; button buck, 16 and does 38 killed. Totaling 161 deer. Numbers went up in 2020. There were 102 antlered bucks killed along with eight button bucks and 59 does. A total of 167 deer. Firearm Season During the 2019 firearm season…
Read MoreBygones
Bygones – Compiled by Troy Treasure 100 Years Ago January 26, 1921 Since the warm, fair weather of the past several weeks, rain, snow and a baby blizzard hit here this week. The roads in the community are very muddy and in the worst condition than they have been in a number of…
Read MoreApply Online During February For MDC Spring Managed Turkey Hunts
JEFFERSON CITY. – Missouri turkey hunters can apply online during February for 2021 spring turkey managed hunts through the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) website at mdc.mo.gov/springturkeyhunts. Managed hunt details and application procedures are outlined on the webpage. Drawing results will be posted starting March 15. The spring turkey hunting youth portion will be…
Read MoreFilings Reported for Municipal Elections
An election for the various municipalities of Shelby County will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Candidates have filed for the following positions: City Offices Trustees and aldermen are elected for two-year terms. Bethel: (Two trustees to be elected) Michael A. Crane, Kevin Kattelman and Kylie Derboven have filed for these positions.…
Read MoreRural Broadband Update: Part Two
By Troy Treasure In October, the Federal Communications Commission identified areas in northeast Missouri eligible for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase 1 auction. On Dec. 7, the FCC announced allocation of $ 9.2 billion to broadband providers covering 49 states to create access to high-speed Internet service. Missouri was assigned more than…
Read MoreGough Gives COVID Vaccine Update
By Marlana Smith The Shelby County Health Department received 40+ doses Tuesday evening, Jan. 19 from an agreement with surrounding counties in Region B to share a shipment of Pfizer vaccine. According to Health Dept. Administrator Audrey Gough, Pfizer is currently the only vaccine that is available to local public health departments. The…
Read MoreShelby County Route FF Will Temporarily Close for Culvert Work
MACON – Weather permitting, Jan. 26-27, MoDOT crews will close Shelby County Route FF beginning at U.S. Route 36 to where state maintenance ends for a culvert replacements. The work will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each day. Motorists will need to use alternate routes during these times. Please always use caution if you will be traveling near work zones.…
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