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Donald Earl Eichschlag
Donald Earl Eichschlag Donald Earl EichschlagApril 9, 1932 — November 28, 1950Private First-Class Donald Earl Eichschlag, was assigned to the 7th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division. On November 28, 1950, PFC Eichschlag was killed in action during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, amidst assaults by the Chinese Communist Forces in the area surrounding…
Read MoreFood Insecure Cost-Share Grant Funds Available
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced the availability of Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant funds. A competitive grant program, the Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant will fund projects that support farmers markets and other economic development initiatives that work to reduce food insecurity in Missouri. The Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant aims to…
Read MoreTom “Eubie” Eubank
Tom “Eubie” Eubank Tom “Eubie” Eubank, 66, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Missouri Baptist Homes in Shelbina MO. He was born July 18, 1958 in Hannibal, MO, the son of Glendel Eugene and Edna Faye Bode Eubank. Tom was a graduate of South Shelby High School and a member of…
Read MoreReduce Maintenance and Boost Your Garden Enjoyment
By Melinda Myers Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening whether it be the hope that their garden brings joy, productivity, beauty, or peace throughout the growing season. Embrace what makes you happy as you tend, view, and enjoy every aspect of your garden. Weather, busy schedules, and life in general can interfere with the…
Read MoreMid-America Port Commission Elects New Officers
The Mid-America Port Commission elected new officers at its July 14 meeting in Canton, Missouri. Douglas Aeilts, CEO and General Manager of the Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative was elected Chairman. The cooperative supplies the power for rural electric cooperatives in Northeast Missouri and Southeast Iowa. Mr. Aeilts most recently served as vice-chairman of the…
Read MoreElected Officials’ Meeting Minutes
July 7, 2025 The Shelby County Elected Officials met on Thursday, July 7, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. in the courtroom. Those present were Collector, John Chinn, Presiding Commissioner Terry Helmick, Commissioners, Ray Bacon, Terry Mefford, County Clerk, Stephanie Bender, Treasurer, Tracy Smith, Assessor, Liz Miles, Circuit Clerk, Tammy Snider, Prosecuting Attorney, Jordan Force, Judge Greenwell,…
Read MoreGovernor Kehoe Signs Missouri Invasive Plant Bill into Law
Jefferson City, MO (July 15, 2025)—Yesterday, Missouri Governor Kehoe signed Senate Bill 105 into law, halting the sale in Missouri of six invasive plants: sericea lespedeza, burning bush (‘Compactus’), Callery pear, Japanese honeysuckle, perilla mint, and wintercreeper (variety Coloratus). The implementation date for the legislation is August 28, 2025. The legislation allows five plants in…
Read MoreAvery Gregory
Avery Gregory is pictured shooting at the NASP Championship. Photograph submitted . Avery Gregory won 3rd highest Middle School boy at the NASP Championship held at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in June. He made a score of 294/300. There were a total of 681 Middle School boys that competed at this event. This is the…
Read MoreBalloon Launch
When I was in elementary school, we used to have a balloon launch once a year. If I remember right, it was sponsored by Weekly Reader, an organization that sent out informational papers that teachers could read to students each week. For the balloon launch, each student was given a card that they could write…
Read MoreNECAC School Supplies
NECAC Shelby County Service Coordinator Lisa Blickhan packs bags with school supplies as part of the Support Our Students campaign. Almost $8,000 in donations from businesses, churches, civic groups and individuals will provide 698 students throughout the county with supplies, including pencils, pens, book bags, file folders, notebooks, binders, loose-leaf paper, scissors and erasers. Items…
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