Area News
Board Hires Head, Assistant Football Coaches
By Marlana Smith The North Shelby Board of Education met Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library for a special board meeting. The board accepted the resignation of Head Football Coach and English teacher Josh Klusmeyer. The board also accepted the resignation of Head Softball Coach, A+ Coordinator, High…
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Scott and Jill Lunsford received Yard of the Month for the month of May. They live at 206 South Jackson Street in Shelbyville. The Shelbyville Woman's Club sponsors this award. Photograph by Mark Requet . Greg and Jennifer Linberger received Flower of the Month for the month of May. They live at 206 Lafayette Street…
Read MoreSouth Shelby Kindergarten Graduation
South Shelby Kindergarten Graduation – Front row left to right: Eli Gough, Rhettah Esposito, Jacey Youse, Owen Starr, Wyatt Broughton, Ruger Long, Nash Perrigo, Jameson Wilkerson, Willow Barnes, AJ Lewis, Colby Fuller, Kember Barnes, Jaxton Mahaffey. Middle row left to right: Sawyer Bowman, Jolynn Baker, Hunter Clements, Chloe Bickerman, Haedyn Bailey, Bentley Sickal, Olivia Studer,…
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Traffic Fines Ashraf J. Alasmar, Kansas City, failure to register motor vehicle, fine $155.50 and court costs. Hugo Cesar Cabrera, Houston, Texas, failure to register motor vehicle, fine $100.50 and court costs. Hugo Cesar Cabrera, Houston, Texas, failed to keep proper/made false motor carrier driver’s record-exceeded maximum driving time, fine $80.50 and…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Agencies Receive Missouri Blue Shield Designation
Two law enforcements in Shelby County recently received Missouri Blue Shield Designation. The Shelbina Police Department and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office officially received Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. This prestigious honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri…
Read MoreCommittee To Hold Meeting
The Shelby County Right to Life committee will hold their next meeting, Thursday, June 5, 10 AM, in the Shelbina Christian Church Family Life Center. We will be discussing our upcoming garage sale June 11-14. The public is invited to attend the meeting. If you have questions, please call 402-926-8496, 402-515-9081, or 660-676-5190.
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Shelby County Senior Menu Thurs. June 5: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Salad Bar, Hot Rolls, Peach Cobbler Friday, June 6: Butterfly Shrimp, Loaded Cauliflower, Green Beans, Cherry Cheesecakes Monday, June 9: Honey Pulled Pork/Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Carrots, Cheddar Ranch Potatoes, Fruit Tuesday, June 10: Fried Chicken Livers or Country Fried Steak,…
Read MoreMissouri lawmakers add grade-level performance to standardized test results
State Rep. Brad Pollitt, a Sedalia Republican, presents a bill to the House Education Committee to require the reporting of grade-level equivalence data on statewide assessments (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). BY: ANNELISE HANSHAW, MISSOURI INDENDENT Missouri parents may soon have a better understanding of whether their child is performing at or above grade level on the…
Read MoreTri-State Housing Summit observing 20th year
The Tri-State Housing Summit is celebrating its 20th year of making the American Dream of homeownership a reality in Northeast Missouri, West-Central Illinois and Southeast Iowa. The event is from 9 a.m. to noon June 12 at The Rialto Banquet Hall, 601 Broadway in Hannibal. There is no admission charge and the public is invited.…
Read MoreShelby County Democrat Club June Carry-In Announced
The Shelby County Democrat Club will hold its June Carry-In meeting on Tuesday, June 10th, at Shelter 1 at Shelbina Lake. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring a covered dish, dessert, or side, and arrive early to socialize.
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