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Clarence Native Retiring From Law Enforcement
Editor’s Note: Retiring Monroe County Sheriff David Hoffman continues to convalesce from recent health issues. He and wife Heather graciously agreed to online interviews for this story. By Troy Treasure David Hoffman had known for some time his current term as Sheriff would be the final one. Looking ahead, he and Heather put together…
Read MoreSize, Power and Heart ‘Paved’ Lunsford Pathway
By Troy Treasure When Jackson Lunsford arrived on the scene in 2002, he checked in at seven pounds, 10 ounces. Jill Lunsford would know. “But, as soon as he was sprung, he took off,” Jackson’s mother said with a laugh. “I remember when he was one year old, I took him…
Read MorePandemic and Education Discussed Friday in Shelbina
By Troy Treasure Approximately 40 people attended a hastily-arranged town hall forum regarding COVID-19 and the pandemic’s impact on local education Friday evening, Oct. 16 at Hawkins Theater in Shelbina. District 18 State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) and Shelby County Health Department Administrator Audrey Gough expressed, at times, disagreement during the two-hour gathering.…
Read MoreThree Deputies Vie to Succeed Perrigo During Nov. 3 Election
Chris Ehrenreich Democratic Candidate Why do you want to be Sheriff of Shelby County? Being elected as sheriff has been a goal of mine since beginning my career in law enforcement. During the past 12 years as a deputy, I have come to know the citizens of Shelby County and have had the privilege…
Read MoreYields Look to be Good, Prices Up From Last Year
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group “Crop yield in 2020 looks to be good, but several factors, particularly weather, can impact the crop before it actually makes it to the bin,” Valerie Tate, MU Extension Agronomist. Agriculture is the backbone of the economy across northeast Missouri. To get a better look at the challenges faced…
Read MoreSurvival Flight Rejoices in Dispatcher Recovery
Shelby County 911 Dispatcher Chris Rich was recognized by Survival Flight on Friday, Oct. 9 for her dedication to the community at 911. On Aug. 24, Rich was getting ready to work a shift at the Shelby County dispatch center when she experienced a stroke and was unable to walk, talk or…
Read MoreMan Killed, Arrest Made in DWI-Related Crash
MSHP Report Fifty-two year-old Glenn L. Randall of Newark was killed Friday, Oct. 9 at approximately 6 p.m. when the 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle he was operating was struck by a 2016 Ford F150 driven by a Bethel woman. Fifty-six year-old Tresa M. Castle was northbound on Route D eight miles south of…
Read MoreFire Destroys Vehicle
The Shelbina Fire Protection District responded to a vehicle fire on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 6:37 p.m. SFPD arrived on Shelby 322 northwest of Shelbina it found an SUV fully engulfed in flames. According to SFPD Assistant Fire Chief Alan Wilt, the fire started in the engine compartment. The vehicle was…
Read MoreCARES Act Meeting Held
The nine-member Shelby County Cares Act Committee met Monday, Sept. 21. County Commissioners Glenn Eagan, Larry Roberts, Tom Shively as well as County Clerk Stephanie Bender, Wendeline Brumbaugh, Andrew Coon, Kelly McEwen, Gina Mesmer and Lynn Perrigo were present. The next scheduled committee meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. All…
Read MoreUSDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance
WASHINGTON– President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) began Sept. 21 and will run through Dec. 11, 2020. “America’s agriculture communities…
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