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The Omicron Pi Chapter of Delta Theta Sorority installed its new officers for the 2025–2026 term. From Left to Right: Katie Wiley – Recording and Corresponding Secretary; Debbie Barrick – Vice President ; Stephanie Bender – Treasurer ; Ashley Dunn – President; Lisa Blickham – Assistant Treasurer; Tina Eital – Historian; Missy Killen – Chaplin;…
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I will begin my letter with our 29th year Barton Reunion. One Hundred-five family members had a beautiful Sunday, June 8th to celebrate. As I have written before we have wonderful cooks, bakers, etc. to provide a bountiful meal. The Clarence Lake and shelter made a beautiful setting for us to visit, reminisce and…
Read MoreCouncil Approves Bids For Demolition Grant
Minutes Submitted The Shelbina City Council met in session on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at city hall. Citizen Participation A series of discrepancies were identified concerning water usage, involving both Cerro and the City. Representatives from Cerro compared their recorded usage data against the City’s figures and subsequently submitted a proposal for…
Read MoreAnniversary Celebration To Be Held
Stephen McWhirter Heartland Community Church is holding a 30th anniversary celebration on Sunday, July 6th, and has invited music artist Stephen McWhirter to lead an evening of worship. Stephen is unswervingly committed to worshiping Jesus and leading others to Him, but that wasn’t always the case. As a young teenager, he both used and sold…
Read MoreBoard Approves Roof Remodeling Bids
Minutes Submitted The North Shelby Board of Education met Wednesday, July 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Members present were: Board President, Shawn McEwen; Board Vice President, Ryan Wiley, James Dunn, Brandy Uhlmeyer, Amy Presson, Joshlin Yoder and Travis Belt. Also, Board Secretary, Ashley Dunn. Administration Present: Superintendent, Josh Brummit; High School Principal, Landon Daniel…
Read MoreCourt News
Final disposition was made in the following cases in Shelby County Associate Court the week ending June 27, 2025. The dollar amount shown represents the total fines and court costs in that case. Traffic Fines Anica Chavez, Hannibal, failure to register motor vehicle, fine $60.50 and court costs. Cody William Dollard, Bethel, failure to…
Read MoreShelby County Cares Receives Grant
Shelby County Cares was awarded $1,000 to help expand its Feed the Farmer program, which delivers hot meals to farm families during peak harvest. Photograph submitted MACON, Mo. (June 25, 2025) – POET Bioprocessing – Macon awarded $8,000 in grants to four local causes. The funds were donated through POET’s 2025 Community Impact Grant Program, which…
Read MoreSummer Fun Heats Up In Northeast Missouri State Parks
The summer fun heats up in northeast Missouri as several state parks and historic sites plan activities for the whole family! Saturday, July 5, 9-11 p.m. – Dark Sky Program at Thousand Hills State Park. Thousand Hills State Park, located at 20431 State Highway 157 in Kirksville, will host a dark sky program. Join the…
Read MoreJohn Charles Peeper
John Charles Peeper John Charles Peeper, 60, of St. Joseph, Mo.; previously of Clarence, Mo.; passed away on May 29, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. John was born in Macon, Mo., on January 2, 1965 to Herman and Mary Lou (Thomas) Peeper. John played ball and graduated from South Shelby High School in 1983. After…
Read MoreThat One Sheep
I’ve heard the parable of the lost sheep numerous times, but until recently I hadn’t really viewed it from the sheep’s perspective. I imagine the sheep didn’t intend to get lost but found himself far away from the group before he even realized it. Then when he saw that he was all alone, he wasn’t…
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