Area News
DAR Chapter Holds Meeting
Anne Helm Chapter NSDAR held a stated meeting on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Loch Haven Community Room. Elna Williams, Regent, and Louise Mustoe, Chaplain opened the meeting. The President General’s Message and National Defense Report were given by Lois Turner. She reported on Ernest Hemingway being an 18-year old Ambulance Driver for the American…
Read MoreMid Century Modern Living
Desk copy By Dr. Jim Foster “Simple is good.” Jim Henson, It’s Not Easy Being Green and Other Things to Consider On May 11, 2025, I placed my right hand on the door knob of the first door on the east side of the office at Red Barn Veterinary Services at 528 East Maple Street…
Read MoreHeartland Christian Academy Track Teams Shine at MCSAA State Meet
Titus Bock: 4th in the 110m hurdles and 3rd in the 300m hurdles. Photograph submitted Article Submitted May 10, 2025 – Springfield, MO – The Heartland Christian Academy (HCA) Boys and Girls track teams showcased their competitive spirit and sportsmanship at the Missouri Christian Schools Athletic Association (MCSAA) State Track Meet held on May 9th and…
Read MoreShelby County Court News
Final disposition was made in the following cases in Shelby County Associate Court the week ending May 16, 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…
Read MoreBoard Discusses Summer Projects
The Shelby County R-IV School board met in regular session on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in the South Shelby Middle School Library. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Dr. Billy Daleske updated the board on the project list for the summer, which included repairs to the middle school and high school roofs; sewer line repair…
Read MoreSuccessful Day at Sectionals for South Shelby Track
The South Shelby 4×400 team ran a time of 3:35.82 to win second place and will be heading to the state meet. Left to right are Hudson Gill, Owen Stueve, Preston Elsen, and Beau Mason. Photograph submitted The South Shelby track teams competed at the Sectional Meet at Mongomery County High School on Saturday,…
Read MoreAnnual Spelling Bee Contest Held
NS NHS President, Emme Jones, presents plaques to Spelling Bee Champion, Jimmy Jones, and Runner-Up, Jake Schwanke. Photograph submitted The North Shelby National Honor Society hosted the annual Sue Lund Memorial Spelling Bee in the high school gym on Tuesday, May 13. The 2025 Bee champion is Jimmy Jones, 8th grade son of James and…
Read MoreSouth Shelby Ends Regular Season 6-14
By Mark Requet The South Shelby Cardinals baseball team closed out the regular season with back-to-back losses on the road at Salisbury and Northwestern. On Monday, May 12, 2025, the Cardinals traveled to Salisbury and lost 16-1 in four innings. The Cardinals were held to two hits in the game. John Schmidt…
Read MoreCardinals Defeat Monroe City in First Round of District Tournament
Peyson Larrick hits the ball during the first round game of the District Tournament on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Photograph by David Sharp By Mark Requet The South Shelby Cardinals used an eight run second inning to propel them to a 15-5 first round district win against Monroe City on Thursday, May 15, 2025,…
Read MoreCardinals Win District Title in Golf
The South Shelby Golf team won the District Title. From the left: Colt Schmitz, Eli Hatcher, Titus Moore, Carson Gough, Noah Wilt, and Coach Kevin Mitchell. Photograph submitted By Mark Requet The South Shelby Golf Team won the district championship on Tuesday, May 13, in Hannibal. The Cardinals finished with a team score…
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