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Commission Minutes
August 11, 2025 The Shelby County Commission met on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse for the regular Commission meeting. Those present were Presiding Commissioner, Terry Helmick, Commissioners, Terry Mefford, Ray Bacon, and County Clerk, Stephanie Bender. The Commission reviewed and approved the minutes of the August 7, 2025 meeting by…
Read MoreMissouri Department of Social Services Announces Mandi Adams as Director of Family Support Division
Mandi Adams JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) today announced the appointment of Mandi Adams as Director of the DSS Family Support Division (FSD), effective immediately. Adams has served as Interim Director of FSD since March 2025, providing steady leadership and guiding the division through a period of transition. With…
Read MoreBoard Approves Tax Rate
By Mark Requet The Shelby County R-IV School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in the South Shelby Middle School Library. A motion was seconded and approved to approve the agenda. Tax Rate Hearing The 2025-2026 Shelby County R-IV Tax Rate Hearing was held with Dr. Billy…
Read MoreShelbina Man Charged After Assaulting Officers, Resisting Arrest
Bruce Robert Beatty By Marlana Smith A Shelbina man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting several law enforcement officers Saturday, August 16, 2025. According to court documents, Bruce Robert Beatty, 44, crashed his vehicle at the Shelbina Cemetery. Documents state Beatty allegedly appeared intoxicated. As officers attempted to take Beatty into custody,…
Read MoreCar Fire
Shelbina Fire Protection District responded to a vehicle fire at 7:36 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The fire was located north of Shelbina on Shelby 452. Upon arrival, firefighters found a van fully engulfed in flames. The owner was able to remove the vehicle from a shop building prior to our arrival. There were…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office Urges Residents To Be Aware
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints of individuals receiving phone calls from law enforcement officials asking them why they did not appear in Federal Court and that a Federal Warrant for their arrest has been issued . The caller states that they are with the Sheriff’s Office and to send thousands of…
Read MoreCross Country Team Prepares for First Season
By Marlana Smith The North Shelby cross country season is underway, and Coach Donny Williams said both he and the athletes are excited for the opportunity to compete this fall. “I am extremely excited, and I hope the community is as well, for these kids to have the opportunity to compete in cross country this…
Read MoreBygones 8-20-2025
50 Years Ago – North Shelby placed second in the Clarence Baseball Tournament held last week. From left to right are, Lindall Perry, Kevin Prange, Jeff Jones, Brad Willey, Tim Jones, Rodney Willey, and Terry Raymer, manager. Back row: Dave Werr, manager, Dennis Willey, David Shouse, Gary Prange, Dennis Glascock, and Cephus Payne. Mike Perry…
Read MoreNRCS Missouri Offers Funding Opportunities for Farmers and Landowners Under Four Regional Partnership Projects
Columbia, Missouri, August 15, 2025 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Missouri invites qualifying farmers and landowners to apply to receive technical and financial assistance through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Funding is available for four regional partnership projects. Applications must be received by September 15, 2025 to be considered for this…
Read MoreTraffic Fines
Traffic Fines Jeffrey D. Basham, Oakland, Ill., exceeded posted speed limit by 20-25 mph, fine $155.50 and court costs. Erin Elizabeth Burke, Chesterfield, failure to register motor vehicle, fine $100.50 and court costs. Nathan M. Crowe, Overland Park, Kan., failure to register motor vehicle, fine $70.50 and court costs. Omar Richard Davis, Kansas City, Kan.,…
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