Area News

The Shelbina Carnegie Library will be re-opening on Monday, May 4 if there are no further cases of the Corona virus in the county.  During this week the library will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for patrons to come into the library for materials.  The library staff will continue to offer curbside pick-up.  …

Hannibal, Mo. – The United Way of the Mark Twain Area, which launched a COVID-19 Emergency Fund last month, announced on Wednesday a major new effort to address the increasing need for food at area senior centers and food pantries. Community partners are donating 100 hogs – nearly 15,000 pounds of pork, enough for 60,000 meals…

Register to attend this free clinic for adults who have never harvested a wild turkey. PERRY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the National Wild Turkey Federation, and Missouri Disabled Sportsmen invite new adult turkey hunters to an introductory turkey clinic 3–5:30 p.m. on May 8. To ensure public safety…

Given the number of U.S. Cellular customers in your readership area, we wanted to share the below so you’re aware that U.S. Cellular has announced its support for the Keep Americans Connected Pledge. We thought it might be of interest to share as space is available or weave into ongoing coverage highlighting how businesses are…

MDC extends closures and trout-tag waiver due to COVID-19 MDC facility closures and cancellations of public events are extended through April 30. Daily trout tag waiver is extended at trout parks until further notice. Free fishing permit waiver ends April 15. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following state and federal guidance, the Missouri Department of Conservation…

   The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is doing a survey on the impact of the COVID-19 virus.    NECAC and other Community Action Agencies around the nation will be eligible for additional program funding from $1 billion that recently was approved as part of the recently-signed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security…

By Marlana Smith    Governor Parson issued an order for all schools in Missouri to remain closed for the rest of the academic year on Thursday, April 9.    North Shelby Superintendent Kim Gaines was surprised by Parson’s announcement. She was asked for a comment the following day.   “I was in total disbelief. Superintendents…

By Troy Treasure   The first thing you need to realize about Trace Windsor, if you don’t know already, is his desire to give to others.   Windsor is patriotic, too.   “I love the American flag and I love what it stands for,” he said.   Windsor, currently a special education aide for the…

Edina, MO – Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – Above is an interview with Fire Chief Javi Gil, Rutledge Volunteer Fire Department, about the recall of recently issued personal protective equipment (PPE) masks by the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). Fire departments and law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Missouri received PPE from SEMA…