Area News

Larry Roberts was presented a plaque in recognition of 17 years of service on the Clarence City Board. It was presented by Jim Watson, Clarence Mayor, during the City meeting, Monday, March 13.

The South Shelby Cardinals, under Coach Brian Fohey, have two games under their belt this season. Although, the games didn’t go as Fohey would have liked, he feels that he has a very determined team, stating, “I see a group that is determined to work hard every day and do whatever is necessary to keep…

By Linda Whelan Geist SHELBYVILLE, Mo. – Country veterinarian Imogene Hemeyer Latimer wasn’t born in a barn. However, it is where you will find her during spring calving and weaning season. Latimer serves cattle producers in northeastern Missouri. She joined the General Veterinary Clinic in Monroe City in 1987 after graduating from the University of…

By Marlana Bonnell Many Kansas farmers and ranchers have been affected by the wildfires that occurred early March. There were 700,000 acres were burned. Farmers from Shelby, Knox, Monroe, and Marion County have been hauling hay, gathering fencing supplies, or getting feed to assist farmers in the affected area. Shawn McEwen, Leonard, stated, “I found…

Public Information Statement: Public Information Statement…CORRECTED National Weather Service Saint Louis MO 327 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-079-095>102-MOZ018-019-026-027- 034>036-041-042-047>052-059>065-072>075-084-085-099-080930- 327 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 …NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR MARCH 6 2017 TORNADO EVENT… .Shelbina MO… Rating: EF-1 Estimated peak wind: 100 mph Path length /Statute/: 16 miles Path width /Maximum/: 150…

Heartland Community Church To Ordain Senior Pastor Kris R. Palmer   On Sunday evening, March 5, 2017, Heartland Community Church will hold an ordination service for Kris R. Palmer to serve as Senior Pastor, in conjunction with the annual Missions Conference.  As the President of Heartland Christian College, Kris has been serving in a leadership role at…

This photo was taken of Madison McCabe (left), Angel Harrison (center) and Caitlyn Poore (right) during South Shelby vs. Knox County Girls District game. South Shelby won 39 to 32 ending Knox County’s season. Photo by David Sharp Jessica Anderson during the South Shelby vs. Knox County Girls District game. Photo by David Sharp KCHS…

Ebony Teter, South Shelby senior, was pleasantly surprised on Wednesday, February 15, when she found out she received a full ride scholarship to Columbia College in Columbia. Teter’s family and the school were aware of her scholarship but Teter was not aware until she walked in the school library and received the news from Columbia…

JEFFERSON CITY – This Super Bowl weekend, the only crash you should hope to hear is the crunch of football players colliding – not that of your vehicle into another. Throughout the weekend of February 5, there will be numerous Super Bowl celebrations happening across the state.  Many of these celebrations may include alcohol.  The…

Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces a boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, 30174 Visitor Center Road, Macon, Missouri.  There is no fee for this course; however, students…