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  IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, STATE OF MISSOURI IN RE: COVID-19   ADMINSTRATIVE ORDER WHEREAS, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention have declared that the outbreak of COVID-19 is a worldwide pandemic;   WHEREAS,the Missouri Supreme Court has instructed courts in this state to “prepare for  potential infection in their community”;…

Several events in Shelby County have been cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19.  The North Shelby Honor Society induction ceremony that was scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 is postponed. North Shelby Parent/Teacher Conference scheduled for Thursday, March 19 has been cancelled. The MSHSAA Music Large Ensemble for Friday, March 20 has been suspended. The…

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 20-02 declaring a state of emergency in Missouri in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Parson announced the emergency declaration in a press conference today. The following individuals were also present at the press conference: Dr. Randall Williams, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services…

By Marlana Smith   “Kick It Pub and Grub” owned by Charlisa Wilkerson and Larry Marxen will have a grand opening on Saturday, April 4. The restaurant is located at 136 North Main Street in Bethel.    Wilkerson explained how the name of the restaurant was created.   “When you come in and order a…

By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group   The Trump Train Whistle-Stop campaign tour across northeast Missouri made a stop in Edina on Saturday afternoon, March 7.  The tour started the day in Hannibal and was slated to wrap up in Kirksville later in the afternoon. Nearly 250 Republicans from Knox, Scotland, Lewis and Clark Counties…

By Troy Treasure   Anyone who depends on heavy machinery for a living knows the inevitable equipment breakdown is going to occur.   Brian Scott of Shelbyville was cutting timber last week in Marion County northeast of Philadelphia. After taking down a white oak tree and cutting a log, Scott tied the wood to a…

By Marlana Smith   The City of Shelbyville held a public informational meeting on the demolition project on Thursday, February 27.   Cindy Hultz with the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments (MTRCG) had informed the city it would receive a $101,572 demolition grant at the January 6 city meeting.   Approximately 25 community members…

By Troy Treasure   Agri-business development, rural broadband, trade schools and foreign trade were among subjects Missouri State Agriculture Director Chris Chinn (R-Clarence) addressed Saturday, February 29 at the annual Lincoln Day Soup Supper in Shelbina.   The Phase One trade deal with China went into effect in February, but Chinn cautioned benefits will not…

There will be a Skills Session held at the Leonard Community Building, in Leonard, MO on March 21, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. You need to register online at mdc.mo.gov and go to the Hunter Education Link and follow the steps, be sure to register for the Skill Session. Registration is open already. …

By Marlana Smith     The North Shelby school board met in regular session on Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m.   Board President Scot Shively opened the meeting with all members present. Bill Reitz led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.   Public Comment –   The board received thank you notes from…