Area News
Updates Given On Summer Projects
Pictured is the pipe work being done in the high school. Photograph by Mark Requet By Mark Requet The Shelby County R-IV School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the middle school library. The board approved the agenda, the consent agenda items, and the current bills for…
Read MoreAll Hands On Deck
Photo courtesy of Todd Pendleton. Submitted by Michelle Allensworth Pendleton and the SCHS Members for Change: A Renewal and Preservation Group It takes a lot of people to steer and maintain a ship in order to achieve a successful journey. If you can imagine a ship’s crew abundant with passion, motivation, willingness to work…
Read MoreShelby County Fair Livestock And Exhibits Results
The Clover Kid Small Animal Show took place Monday, June 30, 2025. Photograph by Marlana Smith Information Submitted Swine (Market Hog) Show Light Weight Champion- Emma Boots, Moberly; Light Weight Reserve Champion- Somer Gill, Shelbina; Medium Weight Champion- Delaney Kellog, Madison; Medium Weight Reserve Champion- Delaney Kellog, Madison; Heavy Weight champion- Ayden Brown, Paris;…
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Traffic Fines David Calvin Brocksmith, Madison, exceeded posted speed limit by 16-19 mph, fine $100.50 and court costs. Anica Chavez, Hannibal, fail to display plates on motor vehicle/trailer, fine $50.50 and court costs. Caitlin Nicole Clark, Tinley Park, Ill., failure to register motor vehicle, fine $100.50 and court costs. Brendan Rowan…
Read More30th Anniversary Celebration Held
HMRP Assistant Director Scott Miller, Anthony Patton, Laurie Sharpe, Mark Autrey, and HMRP Director John Grawe. Photograph submitted What an event-packed weekend we just celebrated at the Heartland Community! We marked the 30th anniversary of the first service at Heartland Community Church which took place July 9, 1995. The congregation at that time met in…
Read MoreSenior Services Seminar
An informational seminar will be held at the Shelby County Senior Center in Shelbina on July 22 from 1:00- 3:00 pm. Speakers will present information on estate planning, prescription plans, free tax preparation, exercise programs, home weatherization, immunizations and health programs, nursing home arrangements, meal availability, insurance options, and much more. Expert speakers from the…
Read MoreAsian needle ant could reach Missouri in 2025
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missourians should be on the lookout for the Asian needle ant during its population peak in July and August, says Emily Althoff, urban entomologist for University of Missouri and Lincoln University Extension. Confirmed in 18 statesEighteen states have confirmed the presence of the insect: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia,…
Read MoreDivision of Fire Safety investigations show three Missouri deaths and multiple injuries appear to have involved fireworks from July 3 to July 4
JEFFERSON CITY – The celebration of July 4th has led to an alarming number of deaths and injuries in fires and explosions in Missouri that investigations show appear to be related to fireworks. DFS is currently investigating five fires in which fireworks are suspected and in which three people have died. There have also been…
Read MoreFootball Camp
Pictured above are the high school students from North Shelby and Marion County who attended football at North Shelby last week. Front row, from the left: Jim Jones, Lennon White, Josh Kelso, David Miller, Jagger Gaines, Lane Pollard, Brody Belt, Jake Geisendorfer, Cooper Belt, Rian Launius and Hyatt Copenhaver. Back: Gavric Bowen, Gavin Parsons, Kale…
Read MoreFair Photos
Maizey Schmidt (left) enjoyed the help of Riylnn Schaefer during the Pee Goat Show. Photograph by Marlana Smith . Kaelyn Otto (left) and Ashtyn Otto show pigs during the Pee Show on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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