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MSHP Report A Shelbina man was seriously injured after being hit by a train at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8 in a private driveway one mile west of Shelbina. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said, Donald G. Leftwich, 46 was northbound driving a 2000 Volvo when he failed to yield to an oncoming eastbound…

Sign up to attend an introductory course on Sept. 30 or Oct. 1. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer two opportunities to learn the basics of kayaking from 4:30–6:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The clinics will take place at Hazel Creek Lake, on Peaceful Front Road, just north of…

By Troy Treasure   Former Republican candidate for Shelby County Sheriff Brad Wilt still has questions regarding the outcome of the Aug. 4 Primary Election.   Wilt finished third in the race. One week later, he filed a petition contesting the results.   Last week, Bradley N Wilt v Shelby County Clerk was heard by…

  A 39-year-old Shelbina woman was found dead on Thursday, August 27.   The Shelbina Police Department responded to the 600 block of East Walnut at 7:18 a.m.   SPD Sergeant Jeff Brown said, “The investigation is ongoing, however, at this time there is no foul play suspected.”   Shelby County Coroner Corey Eagan said,…

By Troy Treasure   NOVELTY – On the west side of Highway 15 near here is a commonly observed site.   If a driver even gives the place a first thought, it might be “OK, the sawmill.”   As a point of fact, the approximately 40-acre Cardwell Lumber facility consists of a group of mills.…

By Troy Treasure   The North Shelby softball team consists of 20 players. Sixteen are underclassmen, eight sophomores and eight freshmen.   That’s not to say the Lady Raiders lack senior leadership. Kaylin Bales, Lilly Cook and Hannah Wahl provide that.   However, several of the current 10th graders were significant contributors to last year’s…

By Troy Treasure   A 9-3 record and berth in the state quarterfinals will be difficult to top.   North Shelby intends to give it a shot.   The Raiders have a scheduled nine-game slate, including Friday’s season opener at home against eight-man newcomer Santa Fe (Alma, Mo.). Kickoff is 7 p.m.   Cale Stoneburner…

Hannibal, MO – The next exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council include a wide variety of media, from paintings with an urban influence and mixed media works influenced by nature to canoe paddles and submitted works inspired by cows and farm life. A special Opening Day event will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00…

Macon, MO – August 12, 2020 – Governor Parson announced that Chariton Valley has received $897,191 in Emergency Broadband Investment as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to help provide broadband services to parts of Chariton, Linn, Macon and Marion Counties. At a press conference held at Chariton Valley’s…