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BK Concrete was busy ouring the footings on Friday, June 13, 2025. Photograph by Mark Requet .
Read MoreDrifting
When our daughter was a teenager, one of our favorite pastimes was boating. Many times, on weekends, you could find us at Long Branch Lake. My husband and my daughter both really enjoyed waterskiing, while I just went along for the ride. There was a little cove that we always liked to pull into and…
Read MoreCourt News
Traffic Fines Dakota L. Anders, Shelbina, exceeded posted speed limit by 11-15 mph, fine $70.50 and court costs. Michael L. Bania, Chicago, Ill., exceeded posted speed limit by 16-19 mph, fine $100.50 and court costs. John Berton Cline, Portland, Tenn., exceeded posted speed limit by 20-25 mph, fine $155.50 and court costs.…
Read MoreSchool Board Approves 2025-2026 Budget
By Mark Requet The Shelby County R-IV School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the South Shelby Middle School library. The board approved the agenda, the consent agenda items, and the current bills for the month. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Billy Daleske gave his report saying foundation…
Read MoreTri-State Housing Summit touts successes
Elizabeth Hollins The 20th anniversary of Tri-State Housing Summit offered a chance to look back at successes and ahead to additional innovations. More than 100 people attended the event June 12 at the Rialto Banquet Hall in Hannibal. The forum brought together housing advocates, community stakeholders, private sector leaders and government representatives from Missouri,…
Read MoreDeadline is Aug. 18 for Arbor Awards of Excellence nominations
Stan Stevens (middle) received the 2024 Individual Abror Award of Excellence for his decades-long work promoting trees in the city of Hermann. Pictured with Stevens is MCFC Chair Sarah Crowder and MDC Community and Private Lands Branch Chief Jason Jensen. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Community Forestry…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
June 2, 2025 Commission held the Elected Officials’ Meeting at 8:15 in the Courtroom. The Shelby County Commission met on Monday, June 2, 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…
Read MoreState Treasurer Malek Encourages Everyone to Search the State’s Largest Lost & Found
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In June, the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office will kick off annual outreach efforts for Unclaimed Property and publish a total of over 175,000 names for those who have unclaimed property worth $50 or more. This is not the state’s money – it is Missourians’ money, and State Treasurer Vivek Malek encourages…
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The Shelbyville Woman's Club sponsors the Flower of the Month. June's Flower is the Month was awarded to Ron and Roxanne Tate. They live at 604 East Main Street. Photograph by Mark Requet . The Shelbyville Woman's Club sponsors the Yad of the Month. June's Flower is the Month was awarded to Bill and Nancy…
Read MoreCentral Methodist University Spring 2025 Dean’s List
FAYETTE, MO (06/11/2025)– The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. Nearly 950 students across all campuses and online learning met the requirements for placement, including a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for the semester. The following local students were among…
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