Area News

By Marlana Smith Shelbina Fire Protection District (SFPD) was dispatched to a structure fire at 3:32 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, on Shelby 353, north of Shelbina. According to information released by SFPD, upon arrival, firefighters found a two-story house fully engulfed in flames. There was also a machine shed and a camper on…

By Marlana Smith Additional charges have been filed against Anthony James Baker, 39, of Shelbina who was arrested Tuesday, January 27, 2026, on allegations of statutory rape and sodomy. According to Missouri casenet, Shelby County Prosecutor Jordan Force filed an amended complaint on Wednesday, February 11. New charges filed in case number 26SB-CR00011 include four…

By Christina Bartholomew As winter drags on, with six more weeks of snow and cold, according to the groundhog, the Shelbina Library is hosting a couple of events to help alleviate the winter blues.  Please put us on your calendar for some fun filled learning opportunities to beat the winter blahs. In February, we get…

Minutes Submitted The Shelbyville Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, February 2, 2026, at city office at 5:30 pm. Present were Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen Brad Willey, James Dunn, Gene Boyles and Rob Southers. Gina Mesmer, Randy Shores and Nathan Minear. Robert Hogan with Meco Engineering stopped in. Mayor Vanskike opened the…

By Dr. Jim Foster   “What you see before you, my friend, is the result of a lifetime of chocolate.” Katherine Hepburn     Fifi, an eight-year-old spayed female poodle came into the emergency veterinary clinic in a state of shock. Her beautiful apricot colored body was limp and stretched out on the floor when…

100 Years Ago February 17, 1926   A suit was filed here Saturday by seven farmers of near Shelbina through their attorney, Lane B. Henderson, against three hundred other farmers, praying for the dissolving of the Shelbina Shipping Association.   Rudolph Garrison sold two lots located south of the Methodist parsonage to L. A. Kaylor…

HANNIBAL – During its regular meeting on February 4, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a contract for pavement repairs on more than seven miles of eastbound U.S. Route 36 from 0.5 mile east of North Fork Salt River near Hunnewell in Shelby County to 0.4 mile east of CR 381 near Monroe City…

Minutes Submitted The North Shelby Board of Education met Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library. Members Present: Board President, Shawn McEwen; Board Vice President, Ryan Wiley, James Dunn, Amy Presson, Joshlin Yoder, Travis Belt, Brandy Uhlmeyer and Board Treasurer, Ashley Dunn. Administration Present: Superintendent, Josh Brummit; High School Principal,…

SHELBY COUNTY, Mo. — Property tax rates set by local governments in Shelby County were reviewed and found to be in compliance with Missouri law, according to the Missouri State Auditor’s 2025 Property Tax Rates Review released last week. Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced Jan. 27 that his office reviewed 4,867 property tax rates from 2,811 taxing authorities…

This event is free for all ages to learn more about Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to an Evening with Wildlife at the Knox County Highschool in Edina Tuesday, March 10. Doors will open at 5:30p.m., and the main speaker, MDC Damage Biologist…