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A new firework stand located on Maple Street in Shelbina, opened on Thursday, June 20.   Owners of Maple Street Fireworks, Justin and Kirstin Morgan offer 100 different types of fireworks and it’s all under a big white tent next to the car wash they own.   Kirstin came up with the name for their…

By Marlana Smith   A shed owned by Lindell and Sherrie Parsons, Shelbyville, was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning, June 8.     According to Sherrie a little before 2:00 a.m., she woke up to a noise coming from her window unit making noises. “It sounded like it was surging,” said Sherrie. Sherrie said…

By Echo Menges and Marlana Smith A Shelbyville man has been arrested for rape. William “Thomas” Brown, 39, was arrested on Friday, May 17, 2019 for allegedly entering a residence and raping a woman twice on or about Saturday, May 11, according to court documents. Brown is accused of pulling and ripping the victim’s underclothing…

Edina, Missouri – Monday, May 13, 2019 – The Edina Police Department has released photos of suspects believed to be involved in the gas station card skimmer investigation, which began on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. According to Edina Police Chief Ryan Bishop, the photos were taken at Missouri Walmart stores of suspects believed to be…

Northeast Missouri – With the help of sponsors, volunteer organizations and U.S. Postal Service employees in 10,000 communities nationwide, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 11. Stamp Out Hunger is the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Last year’s drive resulted in…

Edina, Missouri – May 8, 2019 – A photo of the suspect’s vehicle believed to be involved in placing credit/debit card skimmers in pay-at-the-pump card readers at Yesway in Edina has been released by the Edina Police Department. The above photo was taken at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, while Yesway was closed…

Knox County R-1 Band Director and High School Teacher Matt Rayl has accepted an administrative position at South Shelby High School. Rayl will join the Cardinals as the new High School Principal this summer ahead of the 2019-20 school year. The Shelby County Herald reached out to Shelby County R-IV Superintendent Tim Maddex and Matt…

Follow the link to view the countywide Shelby County Election Results for Shelby County, Missouri on Tuesday, April 2, 2019: Election Summary-April 2, 2019 General Municipal Election-Unofficial Results  

 CASEY D. STURM The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has an active warrant for Casey D. Sturm, age 32, last known address in Williamstown, Missouri. Mr. Sturm is a registered sex offender who is wanted for violating the registration requirements. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact your local law enforcement agency or…

  Nine Shelby Community firefighters completed the Missouri Basic Firefighter Course. They were recogninzed on Tuesday, March 12, at the monthly fire department meeting.   According to Shelby Community Fire Chief Mike Geisendorfer Preston Hall, Andrew Pantaleo, Maverick Taylor, Corey Cooper, Byrant Gibbons, Brad Arment, Rowdy Vanskike, Clay Kiser, and Ethan Geisendorfer completed and passed…