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By Mike Scott A board member of the Shelby County R-IV school district has submitted his resignation, citing personal reasons. “The big reason is because my work requires a lot of my time. Moving provides more time with my family,” said board member Nate Schoonover of his decision.  “The timing wasn’t the best and it’s…

Public fireworks shows provide the best sights and are safest  JEFFERSON CITY – Ask Missourians for examples of potentially dangers fireworks and sparklers would not rank high on the list. But sparklers – which burn at over 1,200 degrees and are often handled by children – are one of the leading causes of fireworks injuries…

It’s a common, and sometimes frustrating sight in rural areas. Large, slow-moving farm equipment can cause problems on our roads. The MSHP offers advice to help drivers and farmers reach their destinations safely. By Mike Scott It happened to me just a few days ago. I was driving westbound on Hwy. 136, but it could…

Following record-breaking heat in May, Missouri prepares for Summer Weather Safety Week, June 18-24 Average daily temperatures in May were warmest on record for state of Missouri JEFFERSON CITY – As Missouri closes the books on a record hot May, the National Weather Service, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Public Safety are promoting Missouri…

Heartland Community Church is pleased to announce the ground breaking ceremony for our new church building at 101 Nations Boulevard, Bethel, Missouri. We look forward to more effectively serving families and individuals in Heartland and surrounding communities through this new facility. For almost 22 years, we have held church services in the Heartland Christian Academy school…

The Clarence Courier has received a number of requests publish the South Shelby re-districting petition.  Click below to see the petition, in its entirety, as received from Shelby County Clerk Tracy Smith. ShelbyCountyPetition

By Marlana Smith   Three people were injured in a three vehicle accident east of Anabel, Tuesday, April 17, at 7:41 a.m., on US 36 .5 miles east of Anabel. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Jessica L McClintock, 31, Shelbina, driving a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, and Travis C Thrasher, 41, Clarence,…

Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. – Shelbina, MO – Highway 15 is closed north of Shelbina, MO. A large plume of black smoke can be seen for several miles near Shelby County Motors north of Shelbina. According to a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, one person is injured. The extent of the injuries…

By Robin Gregg A re-districting petition was filed at the Shelby County Courthouse, Monday afternoon, April 2, just hours before the election was held for voting on the South Shelby Bond issue. According to Tracy Smith, five Clarence residents; Darcy Anderson, Susan McCarty, Debbie Griswold, George Stenger, and Lee Wood submitted the petition. Shelby County…