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The Clarence Homecoming was held last week. The Queen Pageant was held Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Millicent Conrad was named the 2025 Princess. She is pictured riding in the parade Saturday, June 21, 2025. Photograph by Mark Requet .

John Chinn was the Grand Marshall for the 2025 Clarence Homecoming Parade. Mayor Willie Hendricks presenting the Proclamation to John on Saturday evening, June 21, 2025. John is a World War II Veteran and just turned 100 years old. John is pictured with his son, Jim Chinn, before they rode in the parade. Photograph by…

George Melvin Wilt George Melvin Wilt, 91, of Shelbyville, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. George was born in Monroe County, Missouri on May 1, 1934, the son of Nelson McVae & Clara Lucille (Olbert) Wilt. He graduated from Shelbina High School in 1953. On January 2, 1960, he was united in marriage…

Randy and Gail Baker, of Clarence, MO, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 28. They were united in marriage on June 28, 1975, at the Leonarc christian Church. They have two children: Jen Gill, and her husband, Matt, and Bobby Baker and his wife, Rena. They are the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren:…

By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Marion County recorded the highest average weekly wage among eight northeast Missouri counties during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report, based on employment covered by unemployment insurance programs, showed Marion County leading the region with an average weekly…

The Shelbina Arts Council and The Clowns and Criers Players are presenting The Little Mermaid on Wednesday, June 25-28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 29, at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m., at the Hawkins Theater in Shelbina. Pictured above is the cast in no particular order. Ariel, Melanna Eagan; Prince Eric, Ethan Hatcher; Sebastiaan,…

The Clarence Homecoming Mr. Fabulous Contest was held Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Pictured is the winner, Teddy Clark, dressed as Madea. Photograph courtesy of Renee Schaefer .

The Mr. Fabulous contest at the Clarence Homecoming was held Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Pictured is Most Confident, Willie Hendricks, dressed as Miley Cyrus. Photograph courtesy of Renee Schaefer .

Pictured above, from the left: 2025 Little Miss Breann Barr; runner-up, Emerson Jones; runner-up, Sawyer Bowman and Little Mr. Beckett Drew. Photograph courtesy of Renee Schaefer .

The 2025 Princess and her court are pictured above. From the left: Third runner-up, Ruby Blackford; first runner-up, Alivia Willey, seated, 2025 Princess, Millicent Conrad and second runner-up, Braylynn Stewart. Photograph courtesy of Renee Schaefer .