Area News
Clarence HC Queen
The Clarence Homecoming was held last week. The Queen Pageant was held Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Millicent Conrad was named the 2025 Princess. Photograph courtesy of Renee Schaefer .
Read MoreCommission Minutes
June 9, 2025 The Shelby County Commission met on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. Those present were Presiding Commissioner, Terry Helmick, Commissioners, Ray Bacon, Terry Mefford, and County Clerk, Stephanie Bender. The Commission reviewed and approved the minutes of the June 5, 2025 meeting by a vote of 3-0 with…
Read MoreKeeping It Going: Bethel Youth Fiddle Camp Marks Another Summer of Tunes, Tradition, and Community
Instructors and students of the 2025 Bethel Youth Fiddle Camp. By John P. Williams Since 1988, the tiny town of Bethel, Missouri, has been the backdrop for something pretty special: a weeklong gathering of young musicians learning Missouri’s old-time fiddle tradition the old-fashioned way—by ear, in person, and surrounded by folks who care about…
Read MoreCourt News 6-18-2025
Traffic Fines Fares H. Ali, South Ogden, Utah, failure to register motor vehicle, fine $70.50 and court costs. Heather Annette Bennett, Maryville, failure to register motor vehicle, fine $70.50 and court costs. Henry David Beyer, Chicago, Ill., failure to register motor vehicle, fine $100.50 and court costs. Adam Franklin Bishop, Festus,…
Read MoreBlood Drive in Bethel
Delta Theta Tau Sorority will be hosting a blood drive at the fellowship hall at the Bethel Christian Church on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Read MoreArea Officers Attend Camp
Front Row: Tayla Turner (Putnam County), Bella Baker (Atlanta), Lindsey Magruder (South Shelby), Isabella Rojas (Linn County), Trinity Dreckshage (North Shelby) Back Row: Lainee Malsby (Meadville), Laina Bell (Macon County), Briar Montgomery (Brookfield), Aynsley Harmon (Clark County), Zada Ketchum (Memphis) This past weekend, June 6th and 7th, Area III FFA officers attended the annual Area…
Read MoreOATS Offering Services
OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, please call the OATS Transit office at 660-415-0901 or 800-654-6287. You can also visit our website at www.oatstransit.org, where you can find your local schedule by clicking on your county under the…
Read MoreTom Lee Fish
Tom Lee and his granddaughter, Stella, caught a 46 lbs. flathead on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Shelbina Lake. Lee said it took an hour and 35 minutes to land it with a12lb test on a bass lure. Photograph submitted .
Read MoreSouth Shelby Holds FFA Banquet
South Shelby FFA held its annual banquet on May 16th, in the high school gymnasium. Thanks again to Nick Broughton for helping prepare the meat for the meal and to all the guests who brought in side dishes. In addition, we would also like to recognize Rilynn Schaefer and Madison Wilt for preparing the slide…
Read MoreHeartland Column
One of the best aspects of Heartland Community Church’s Vacation Bible School is always the many volunteers who answer the call to create a memorable and impactful event for kids. This year’s crew included teens from youth group, teachers, parents, and others who signed up to teach elementary students what it means to “Live It…
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