Area News
South Shelby School Bond Passes
On Tuesday, April 3, Shelby County voters approved increasing the school district’s tax levy from $3.75 to $4.48 per 100 assessed valuation for the purpose of building a new elementary school, which would close and combine the existing schools in Clarence and Shelbina. Proposition KIDS passed by a 861-769 margin in Shelby County, with a…
Read MoreNotice of General Municipal Election in Shelby County, Missouri
Notice of General Municipal Election in Shelby County, Missouri Due to an incorrect ballot published in this week’s (March 21, 2018) Clarence Courier, we are sharing the corrected portion of the ballot. The Clarence Courier apologizes for any inconvenience Click below to view the ballot: SHELBY BALLOT FOR CC
Read MoreFormer Shelbina City Marshal Resigned After Sexual Misconduct Complaint
By Echo Menges and Marlana Smith The former Shelbina City Marshal resigned his position in 2013 subsequent to a complaint about sexual misconduct, which was brought to the attention of the Shelbina City Council. The Shelby County Herald obtained two public documents from the City of Shelbina concerning this matter. In a letter from Shelbina…
Read MoreLetter To The Editor
The Clarence Courier received this letter to the editor from Paul Hutcherson, concerning the school consolidation issue. It was simply too long to publish in the newspaper-it would have taken about a page and a half of the newspaper to print it. We’re glad Mr. Hutcherson wants to share his thoughts on the issue…
Read MoreShelby County R-IV School Board Held Special Planning Meeting February 5
By Robin Gregg Approximately 75 were attendance for the Special Board work/planning session held at the South Shelby High School, Monday night, February 5. All members were present: Superintendent Tim Maddex, President, Brian Threlkeld, Vice President Jim Foster, Scott Gough, David Farrell, Jarrell Foreman, Aaron Gaines, and Kendel Wood. Maddex announced there would…
Read MoreMDC is Taking Applications for 2018 Girls Camp Ages 11-15
Chris Decoske Randolph County Conservation Agent (660)651-3940 DISCOVER NATURE GIRLS CAMP The Missouri Department of Conservation will be offering its eleventh annual Discover Nature Girls Camp in Monroe County at Mark Twain Lake State Park. This free three-day, two-night girls camp is aimed at introducing young ladies ages 11–15 to a wide assortment of outdoors…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Turns Drug Bust
By Robin Shores Friday night, January 26, Clarence Police Chief, Raymond Barton, pulled over a white male from Macon, Mo, Brian Jaroszynski, who did not stop at a stop sign in Clarence. During the traffic stop, Barton did a car check and found 56 grams of Marijuana in Jaroszynski’s possession as well as a…
Read MoreCar Runs Into House West of Clarence
By Robin Shores Charles and Dee Foreman had a rude awakening at 3am, Thursday, January 4, when a car hit their home. The Clarence Fire Department responded to a Chevrolet Capris car which had ran into a house on Hwy 36, east of the Shelby County line curve at 3am outside of Clarence. The…
Read MoreShelbyville Home Destroyed By Fire
By Marlana Smith A Shelbyville home was destroyed by fire on Tuesday, January 2. According to Shelby Community Fire Department Chief Mike Geisendorfer, they got the call at 3:00 p.m. The home is owned by Steven and Sundae Bue. There were no injuries, the home is a total loss. The Shelby Community Fire Department was…
Read MoreBarn Completely Destroyed By Fire
By Marlana Smith A barn was completely destroyed by a fire, on Thursday, December 28, at approximately 10:40 p.m., northwest of Shelbina on Shelby 328. According to information released by the Shelbina Fire Protection District, when arriving at the scene the barn was fully engulfed in flames. The barn and several large bales of…
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