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Benefit to be Held for John Hunt
A benefit will be held for John Hunt, who formerly lived in Shelby County. Hunt’s cancer has returned and the doctors have told him there is nothing else they can do. Leonard Crossroads Café will be having a bass tournament, a supper and a live auction on Saturday, June 20. The bass tournament will be…
Read MoreJune 2, Municipal Election Results
By Martha Jane East Due to the safety precautions taken because of the COVID-19 virus, the April 7, Municipal Election was moved to Tuesday, June 2. Only 12.06 percent of the 4,388 registered votes in Shelby County took part in this election. Shelby County Clerk Stephanie Bender reported the following unofficial results as voters chose…
Read MoreBreaking: Bethel Man Found Dead
By Troy Treasure The body of Matthew Allen Shaw, 36, of Bethel was discovered Friday in rural Shelby County. Shaw had been missing for two weeks. Individuals associated with Christian Aid Ministries teamed with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol in the search. According to MSHP Sgt. Eric Brown, Shaw’s body…
Read MoreBreaking: Bethel Man Found Dead
By Troy Treasure The body of Matthew Allen Shaw, 36, of Bethel was discovered Friday in rural Shelby County. Shaw had been missing for two weeks. Individuals associated with Christian Aid Ministries assisted the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the search. According to MSHP Sgt. Eric Brown, Shaw’s body…
Read MoreMeet the North Shelby Board Candidates
North Shelby Board Candidate, Keith Killen What motivated you to seek this position? Education has always been very important to me. As many of you know, both of my parents spent 30 years teaching in Shelby County. While I did not choose to become a teacher, serving on the school board provides me…
Read MoreAmbulance District Board Reorganized
By Martha Jane East The Salt River Ambulance District conducted its business Wednesday, May 20 using the Zoom program with some people at the ambulance base in Shelbyville and others joining the group from home. The meeting was brought to order by Chairman Phil Leatherman. The board members elected this spring, Phil Leatherman for District…
Read MoreSheriff’s Department Asking for Public’s Help
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department is in need of the public’s help in locating Matthew Allen Shaw. Shaw was involved in a motor vehicle accident on May 15, 2020 on Highway 168 east of Shelbyville in Shelby County. Shaw left the scene of the accident prior to law enforcement arriving on scene. According to…
Read MorePlans Move Forward for 2020 Old Settlers Reunion
The Old Settlers Committee met on Sunday, May 17 at the extension office in Shelbyville. Committee Treasurer Ashley Dunn said they are moving foward with planning the 2020 reunion. The originally scheduled dates are August 13, 14 and 15. Dunn said the Old Settlers fundraiser picnic is planned for Sunday, June…
Read MoreVanHouten Lauded for Strong Support of Gideons
By Troy Treasure James VanHouten of rural Clarence has seen a lot in 101-plus years. One of the best decisions VanHouten believes he ever made was joining Gideons International on April 23, 1998 … just two months before he turned 80. “That’s an organization that spreads God’s word putting Bibles in motel…
Read MoreHigh Speed Pursuit Starts in Shelbyville
By Marlana Smith A high-speed pursuit began at the intersection of Highway 15 and Route 168 in Shelbyville on Monday, May 18. According to Shelby County Chief Deputy Arron Fredrickson, at 11:30 a.m. a silver automobile of unknown make or model was observed by an officer with expired license tags. The vehicle headed east on…
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