Area News
Forgery Charge Filed After Attempted Check Fraud in Shelbina
Tracie Wood SHELBINA, Mo. — A Shelbina woman is facing a felony charge following a forgery investigation that began Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2025. At approximately 12:50 p.m., the Shelbina Police Department was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Center Street for a report of fraud. An officer initiated an investigation…
Read MoreShelbina Police Arrest Four Following Search Warrant
Abbie Boss SHELBINA, Mo. — Four individuals are facing multiple charges following a police investigation that began with a reported disturbance and led to the execution of a search warrant at a Shelbina residence. At approximately 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the Shelbina Police Department responded to a disturbance call at a business…
Read MoreShelbina Police Department Officially Receives Missouri Blue Shield Designation
The Shelbina Police Department 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. “I want to thank the Governor and Department of Public Safety for making this funding possible for law enforcement…
Read MoreMemorial Day Service Held
Christopher Mathis, retired MSgt United States Air Force, was the speaker the Memorial Day Service. Photograph by Mark Requet The American Legion Teachenor Post 376 at Shelbina conducted a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 26, 2025, to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect their country. American Legion Member…
Read MoreLyle Leon Van Houten
Lyle Van Houten Lyle Leon Van Houten, age 88, of Clarence, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Clarence, Missouri. Lyle was born September 10, 1936, in Clarence, Missouri, to Charlie and Erma Gunn Van Houten. He met his wife Anna Louise Turner before he was 16 years old. He drove to Cherry…
Read MoreBrashear Advances With District Win Over North Shelby
By David Sharp Third seeded Brashear-Novinger scored seven times during the first two innings of their Class 1, District 13 game at Kirksville. The Wild Tigers tacked on another sixth inning run and held off North Shelby by an 8-4 final score. The game was played on a cold, rainy day. Raider…
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Charlie Roush earned second place in Class 2 Disucs at the State Track Meet in Jefferson City. Photo by Will Johnson, Gasconade County Republican for NEMOnews Media Group. .
Read MoreAadon Magruder
Aadon Magruder placed second in Class 2 Shot Put at the State Track Meet on Jefferson City over the weekend. Photo by Will Johnson, Gasconade County Republican for NEMOnews Media Group. .
Read MoreDrake
Drake Prange earned first place in Shot Put at the State Track Meet in Jefferson City on Friday, May 23, 2025. Prange also earned second is Discus. Photo by Will Johnson, Gasconade County Republican for NEMOnews Media Group. .
Read MoreState Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick Begins Regularly Scheduled Audit of Shelby County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (May 23, 2025) — Revolutionary War hero Isaac Shelby had a known fondness for the “Liberty Song” just as Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is known to be fond of county governmental operations that are effective, efficient, and transparent. Fitzpatrick announced today that his office held an entrance meeting with county officials…
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