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By Troy Treasure   Nationally-recognized cemetery preservationist Jonathan Appell is based in Connecticut. Appell found his way to Shelbyville last week.   The Shelby County Historical Society and Museum hosted a monument restoration seminar by Appell on Friday, Sept 25 at Shelby Memorial Cemetery.   Cliff Mullins of Steffenville was one of approximately 50 people…

By Martha Jane East The Salt River Ambulance District Board met Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the ambulance base in Shelbyville. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Phil Leatherman. Director Kieth Pantaleo explained a proposed work schedule to reduce overtime hours for full-time paramedics. The board voted to schedule a 48-hour work week, increase…

By Marlana Smith   The North Shelby School Board met on Wednesday, Sept. 16 in the high school gym. Multiple people from the public attended the meeting and four addressed the board.   Public Comment   Casie Frala spoke on behalf of her daughter who has been in quarantine.   “As you guys know, I…

By Troy Treasure   Larry Utterback once did the arithmetic.   He has milked dairy cattle 3.6 million times. A gentleman’s comment piqued Utterback’s curiosity about the count.   “I told him my shoulders were hurting and I was going to have to do something,” Larry recalled. “He said, ‘Well, you’ve probably put them (milking…

Since the beginning of the campaign season the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints of signs being taken down or stolen. Sheriff Dennis Perrigo said in a press release on Tuesday, Sept. 22 they have located several signs and have returned them to the owners and or helped set signs back up no…

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, commonly referred to as the CARES Act. The $2 trillion aid package provides financial aid to families and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Shelby County was granted $695,707 in funds from the state of Missouri to distribute to county…

North Shelby School District announced three positive COVID-19 cases since Friday, Sept. 4 which has resulted in postponing softball games. “We have some in quarantine and all games are cancelled until Sept. 18,” said Athletic Director Scott Gaines. Superintendent Kim Gaines said, “Several players were identified as close contacts.” At this time the North Shelby…

The application deadline for summer utility assistance through the not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is Sept. 30. The agency has more than $1.5 million available. The amount of assistance to qualifying applicants has doubled. The Missouri Department of Social Services recently announced additional funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The…

Updates Story from Sept. 9 Print Edition By Marlana Smith and Troy Treasure The North Shelby School District announced via social media Monday, Sept. 7 it had been notified a third high school student had tested positive for COVID-19. The Shelby County Health Department informed the District of the first case Friday. Sunday, the District…