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The Buckhorn Summer
A Town Country Diving By Dr. Jim Foster “The best thing about visiting the President is the food! Now, since it was all free, and I wasn’t hungry but thirsty, I must’ve drank me fifteen Dr. Peppers. Forrest Gump It is the afternoon of July 29th, 2025, and it must be one of the…
Read MoreNorth Shelby FFA Awarded $5,000 Ag Forward Grant for Greenhouse and Plant Science Upgrades
Pictured from the left: Community Foundation program officer Kent Embree, FFA co-advisor Harold Eckler, chapter officers Trinity Dreckshage and Lindy Schwanke, and grant writer Jaime Williams. Photograph submitted North Shelby FFA has been awarded a $5,000 Ag Forward grant, made possible by the Bob W. Richter Endowment for Agricultural Education and Compeer Financial’s Rural Collaboration…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
July 21, 2025 The Shelby County Commission met on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. Those present were Presiding Commissioner, Terry Helmick, Commissioner, Terry Mefford, and County Clerk, Stephanie Bender. The Commission reviewed and approved the minutes of the July 17, 2025 meeting by a vote of 2-0 with Terry Helmick…
Read MoreMDC welcomes new commissioner Edward Clausen of Centertown
Edward C. Clausen JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission and Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) welcome Edward C. Clausen of Centertown to the Missouri Conservation Commission following his recent appointment by Gov. Mike Kehoe and pending confirmation by the Missouri Senate. “We’re excited to have Ed’s professional experience and personal passion for conservation on…
Read MoreCapital Credit Checks
Missouri Rural Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has approved the refund of capital credits. The total amount of $395,922 will be refunded to the member-owners. Checks should be received the week of the Annual Meeting. At the close of each business year, any margins are allocated to the member-owners based on the amount of electricity…
Read MoreOld Settlers Reunion To Begin Wednesday
By Marlana Smith The 137th Annual Old Settlers Reunion will be held Wednesday, August 6 through August 9, 2025. This year’s theme is Main Street Magic. Jones & Co Carnival is available all three nights. Arm Bands will be available. Wednesday, August 6 The Sock Hop will be held at Kessler Park in Shelbyville…
Read MoreBygones 8-6-2025
25 Years Ago – Pictured above are the ladies involved in the Body Works exercise group that meets at the Moonshiner Hall on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They are (front row, left to right) Katherine Wiseman, Mary Lou Bichsel, Virginia Christine, Janet Bichsel, Dorothy Alexander, Betty Werr and Sue Sell. (Back row, left to right)…
Read MoreRetreat Held At Heartland
Heartland Christian College faculty and staff held a two-day retreat last week in preparation for the fall term. Having recently hired several new staff members, these times of team building exercises and taking a short trip together were an effective way to get to know one another more. The crew traveled to Springfield, Illinois, to…
Read MoreBoard Approves Bids For Upcoming School Year
Minutes Submitted The North Shelby Board of Education met on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 8:30 p.m., in the high school library. Members present were: Board President, Shawn McEwen; Board Vice President, Ryan Wiley; Brandy Uhlmeyer, Amy Presson, James Dunn, Joshlin Yoder, Travis Belt and Board Treasurer, Ashley Dunn. Superintendent, Josh Brummit; High School…
Read MoreBack To School Event
A Back To School Party was held Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the courthouse lawn in Shelbyville. The event was sponsored by Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Other businesses, organization and individuals helped also participated and donated items for the event. Kids K-12 were invited to join in on…
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