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Final disposition was made in the following cases in Shelby County Associate Court the week ending May 23, 2025. The dollar amount shown represents the total fines and court costs in that case. All fines are paid into the County School Fund and court costs go to the County of Shelby and the State of…

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NS Competes At State Track, Prange Takes First In Shot Put, Second in Discus

Mallory Griffin placed 10th in Triple Jump. Photo by Will Johnson, Gasconade County Republican for NEMOnews Media Group. All State – finishing top 8 in stateMallory Griffin – 8th Triple JumpJake Geisendorfer – 8th pole vaultDrake Prange – 1st Shot Put, 2nd DiscusGirls’ 4 x 200 – 6th – Emme Jones, Addy Uhlmeyer, Hadlee Parsons,…

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MU Extension Shelby County Community Service Award

Know someone who goes above and beyond in service to a community in Shelby County? Nominate them for the University of Missouri Extension Shelby County Community Service Award. One individual in Shelby County will be selected by the University of Missouri Extension Shelby County Council to receive the community service award, and the award will…

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North Shelby Awards

PRINCIPAL’S “A” HONOR ROLL SENIOR PLAQUE (A Honor Roll 12 out of 16 quarters) SENIORS Miley Bender, Jade Daniel, Jared Johnston, Emme Jones, Evie Jones, Louis Launius, Sam Schwanke, Ciara Taylor, Addy Uhlmeyer and Casey Vannoy. PRINCIPAL’S “B” HONOR ROLL SENIOR PLAQUE (B Honor Roll 12 out of 16 quarters) SENIORS Cade Fallert, Kaden Hunolt,…

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NS Elementary Awards

Reading Circle Awards Second Grade Mrs. Minear Carlie Bradshaw, Tyler Dreckshage, Brittlyn Gaines, Gatlin Gander, Claire Shaw, Avery Smith Second Grade Mrs. Prange Adelaide Daniel, Etta Eckler, Waylon Kraft, Winston Vanskike Third Grade Mrs. Greenwell Mac Arnett, Ryker Bevill, Haven Bower, Alexis Caldwell, Brielle Dodd, Alexa Eitel, Ava Eitel, Emery Gause, Raeleigh Johnson, Mackenzie Jones,…

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D.A.R.E. Program Equips Students with Skills for Safe, Drug-Free Living

Pictured are some of the fifth grade students talking to members from Salt River Ambulance. Photograph submitted By Marlana Smith   The D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program is a nationally recognized initiative that empowers young people with the skills they need to avoid drugs, resist violence, and make responsible choices. For the past five…

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MREC Nominating Committee to Meet

The 2025 Committee on Nominations for Missouri Rural Electric Cooperative will meet at the headquarters office, 975 West Ross in Palmyra, on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. to select candidates to fill the three Director positions whose terms expire this year:   Dick Disselhorst – District #1; Ross Frankenbach – District #2; and Greg…

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Mason Retiring From USPS

Larry Mason has worked for the United States Postal Service for 20 years. Photograph submitted Article Submitted The time has come to celebrate Larry Mason’s retirement. Larry has been delivering mail for the United States Postal Service for the past twenty years. He began his career in 2005 carrying mail in Clarence, Mo., while also…

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The Hort Report

Hoping everyone was able to have a great Mother’s Day with their mothers grandmothers and great-grandmothers. enjoying the time you have together. Congratulations to all the seniors from Laura, Hillary, Sandra, and myself. Succeed in all your dreams.   As your spring flowering shrubs and bushes finish flowering this spring, you need to think about pruning…

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June Health Department Schedule

  The Shelby County Health Department released its June schedule as follows:   Blood Pressure Clinic: Shelbina Nutrition Center, Wednesday, June 18, 11 a.m.-noon.   Shelbyville Office: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-12 and 1-4: Blood Pressures, Immunizations, Cholesterol Screening, Blood Sugars. Infections and Labs must have written physician order.   WIC CLINICS: Appointment only, Wednesday, June…

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