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By Troy Treasure   Karl Hostetler and Wade West have endured the stings. Both are beekeepers and in each case, it’s an interest developed in the last decade.   Working with Honey bees is neither gentleman’s main occupation. Hostetler is a sheep shearer, West a landscaper.   That’s not to say they don’t take the…

The Solid Rock Café located at Heartland announced on Monday, May 4 that it will not be reopening for business. Below is a statement published on their Facebook page. “We cannot express enough how much we have enjoyed serving you and how much we appreciate this community. “Moving forward, we will be offering more grab…

By Marlana Smith   Healthcare workers have had to make adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Randi Donaldson of Shelbyville is a prime example.    Donaldson is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She worked for Blessing Health System in Quincy, Ill, specifically with Blessing Physician Services in the walk-in clinic and convenient care settings prior to the…

The Supreme Court of Missouri has ordered that the courts of the State of Missouri shall remain open, however, the Supreme Court has suspended all in-person proceedings in all appellate and circuit courts.  Judges are encouraged to utilize technology to limit in-person courtroom appearances.  Despite the suspension of in-person court proceedings, Missouri Courts must still…

UPDATED at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 29. Corrects date of Parson announcement and adds information from the Shelby County Health Department. By Troy Treasure   Governor Mike Parson announced Monday, April 27 the outline of a plan to reopen Missouri.   The statewide stay-at-home order is due to expire Sunday, May 3. While the social…

By Troy Treasure   Governor Parson announced Wednesday, April 22 most Missouri businesses would be allowed to fully reopen May 4.    During his daily public briefing Friday, the governor stated such establishments include beauty salons and barbershops.   Parson intended to reveal a plan Monday, April 27 outlining the reopening of, among other entities,…

MACON – North Shelby High School is being awarded a $500 grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for their educational efforts in the It Only Takes One Campaign. North Shelby was one of three schools selected in the region to receive this award. They were also selected as the statewide winner of…

 Shelbina native Amy Eagan, the daughter of Maurice and Tootie, was promoted to head women’s basketball coach at Drury University on April 13. Eagan spent last season as a Lady Panthers’ assistant coach.   Eagan replaces Molly Miller who left the Springfield school recently to become head coach at NCAA Division I Grand Canyon University…

The North Shelby School Board met in regular and executive session on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in the high school library.  The meeting was called to order by Board President Scot Shively. All members were present.    Consent Agenda:      The board approved the month’s bills and the minutes from the March regular/executive and…

By Troy Treasure   Growing up outside of Salisbury, Missouri Department of Conservation agent Kevin Lockard fondly remembers raccoon hunting with his maternal grandpa, the late Wilfred Henke. There were also turkey hunts, among others, and fishing with his father, Ron, and older brothers.   “Before I was old enough to pack a gun, I…