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Governor Parson Announces Emergency Water And Hay Access For Farmers
Today, in response to worsening drought conditions throughout the state, Governor Parson announced the availability of water for family farms at 28 Department of Conservation areas and five Department of Natural Resources state parks. Governor Parson also announced the creation of a lottery for farmers interested in haying, free of charge, on almost 900 acres…
Read MoreUSDA Funded Shelby County 911 Equipment Project
By Marlana Smith The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funded Shelby County 911 equipment project. Shelby County 911 received a grant in the amount of $27,400 and a loan for $148,200. According to Shelby County 911 Director Mary Lu McConnell the 911 dispatch office was in need of new equipment because their equipment…
Read MoreClarence Police Department’s K9 Hera to get donation of body armor
Clarence Police Department’s K9 Hera will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Hera’s vest is sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by Bryn Nowell, blogger of “A Dog Walks into a Bar” and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Drought Meeting to be Held in Edina on Monday Evening, August 13th
Edina, MO – Farmers and livestock producers are faced with a multitude of drought related dilemmas from hay shortages to dried up farm ponds. Members of the University of Missouri Extension staff have scrambled to put together a drought meeting for the Northeast Missouri region. Agriculture and livestock producers are invited to attend and obtain…
Read MorePROP 1 Fails in Shelby and Macon Counties
Shelby County voters overwhelmingly defeated Prop. 1, which would have split the South Shelby R-IV school district, with the western half merging with Macon. The vote total in Shelby County was 1426 No and 347 Yes. Monroe County voters in the South Shelby district added 144 No votes, and 15 yes vote. Over in Macon…
Read MoreProp 1 Fails in Shelby and Macon Counties
Shelby County voters overwhelmingly defeated Prop. 1, which would have split the South Shelby R-IV school district, with the western half merging with Macon. The vote total in Shelby County was 1426 No and 347 Yes. Monroe County voters in the South Shelby district added 144 No votes, and 15 yes vote. Over in Macon…
Read MoreOzark Steakhouse Closing August 31, 2018
Ozark Steakhouse Closing August 31, 2018 According to a public statement from the Heartland Community there have been significant changes in the past year at the Heartland Community, where they continue to look for ways to become more effective and stay true to their core mission—providing a place where men, women, and children can find…
Read MoreEmden Teens Escape Serious Injuries In Rollover Accident
By Marlana Smith Two Emden teens escaped serious injuries in a rollover accident on Wednesday, July 25, at 9:17 p.m. on Route AA at Shelby County on gravel road 272, approximately three miles north of Hunnewell. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Vincent D Brummer, 19, Emden, was westbound driving a 1994…
Read MoreNorth Shelby FBLA Members Participated In Traffic Safety Program
By Marlana Smith The North Shelby FBLA member participated in T.R.A.C.T.I.O.N. from Thursday, July 26, to Saturday, July 28, in Columbia Missouri, at Stoney Creek Inn. Ten members and two advisors participated in the program. On Missouri Traction’s website they said, “TRACTION (formerly Team Spirit) is a youth traffic safety leadership training program designed…
Read MoreSouth Shelby Loses Another School Board Member
For a second time in a week, a school board member from the Shelby County R-IV school district has resigned. According to reports, Jarrell Foreman has resigned. “I can confirm his resignation, effect August 1,” said Superintendent Tim Maddex. The Clarence Courier has tried to contact Mr. Foreman for comment, but has been unsuccessful at…
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