Area News
Firefighters Respond to Natural-Cover Fire
The Shelbina Fire Protection District responded to a natural-cover fire at 9:59 a.m. on Friday, April 3. The fire was located west of North Fork, at the intersection of Highway PP and FF in Monroe County. Upon arrival, firefighters found a small grass fire and a stack of large hay bales on…
Read MoreThe Seasons That Were Not To Be
By Troy Treasure The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) reacted quickly to Governor Parson’s order April 9 that public, parochial and private classrooms would remain closed through the end of the current academic year. Shortly after the governor’s declaration MSHSAA cancelled spring post-season events, including athletics. “This decision is very difficult for all…
Read MoreIndividual Recovers from COVID-19 in Shelby County
The resident from Salt River Community Care in Shelbina who tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 24 has made a full recovery and was able to return to the facility. Shelby County Health Department Administrator Audrey Gough said the individual had taken two tests and both came back negative. “You have…
Read MoreBrazilian Man Arrested in Shelbina for Fraud
By Marlana Smith A Brazilian man was taken into custody by the Shelbina Police Department for fraud. According to information released by the Shelbina Police Department on Wednesday, April 1, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers arrested Otacilio H. H. Amaral, from Brazil, who had attempted to use the ATM at Community State Bank in Shelbina.…
Read MoreNorth Shelby Extends School Closure
North Shelby held a board meeting on Wednesday, April 1. The board voted to extend the district’s closure Thursday, April 30. The board based their decision on the recommendation from the Shelby County Health Department and the President’s extension until April 30 according to Superintendent Kim Gaines. Gaines said, “We will return on May 1…
Read MoreSouth Shelby High School Awards Report
The South Shelby High School announced the third quarter principal’s honor roll and honor roll. Principal’s Honor Roll Seniors:Daniel Burke, Braden Collins, Carly Collins, Hailey Douglass, Nellea Dovin, Amber Durbin, Braydon Friesz, Josie Hammond, Hadley Hicks, Erin Jackson, Kanon Kendrick, Allyson Kinzle, Karson Mann, Hannah Mason, Madysin Rash, Callie Roetemeyer, Makenzie Schwieter, Jeana Shehorn,…
Read MoreNorth Shelby Releases Third Quarter Honor Roll
North Shelby High School released its third quarter honor roll. A Honor Roll Seniors: Garret Anderson, Hope Chandler, Ryann Gander, Elijah Greenwell, Lauren Keller, Cyreno Mersman, Carson Mesmer, Dayton Mettes, Andrew Pantaleo, Paige Shinn, Presley Stoneburner, Rowdy Vanskike, Maggie von Thun and Gus Williams. Juniors: Lilly Cook, Connor Harrison, Sarah Killen,…
Read MoreDates for Pickers Market Changed
The Northeast Missouri Spring Pickers Market in Bethel has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. The event will feature more than 100 vendors from throughout the Midwest with art, craft, vintage and antique booths in several buildings, the Colony Barn and an outdoor market. Celebrating more than 175 years, the Bethel…
Read MoreHunnewell Hatchery Has Prominent Role in Missouri Aquaculture
By Troy Treasure This is no fish tale. If you’ve ever cast a line in public bodies of water out of the local area but still in Missouri, there’s a chance if your catch included channel catfish it was raised next door. With its 24 production ponds, the Department of Conservation’s Hunnewell Fish…
Read MoreShelby County Food Pantry Makes Changes
The Shelby County Food Pantry will hold Distribution Day Friday, April 3, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Pantry is taking every precaution to avoid the spread of COVID-19 as directed by the State of Missouri. To maintain the social distance of six-feet between non-family members, when you arrive Friday, please remain in…
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