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NS Athletes Successful At Sectionals, Four School Records Broke
Domenic Williams (right) hands off to Gage Daniel during the 4×800 Relay. Photo by by Will Johnson, Gasconade County Republican for NEMOnews Media Group Article Submitted The North Shelby Track had a successful day at Sectionals in Montgomery Cifty on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Below are the results and those placing in the top…
Read MoreElected Officials’ Meeting Minutes
May 5, 2025 The Shelby County Elected Officials met on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the breakroom. Those present were Presiding Commissioner, Terry Helmick, Commissioners, Ray Bacon, Terry Mefford, County Clerk, Stephanie Bender, Treasurer, Tracy Smith, Assessor, Liz Miles, Recorder, Audrey Buzzard, Collector, John Chinn, and Circuit Clerk, Tammy Snider. Presiding Commissioner,…
Read MoreJH Raiders Combined Conference Champions
The JH Raiders track team earned combined champions, with the girls finishing 1st and the boys 2nd at the Conference Track Meet at Paris on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Photograph submitted Article Submitted Congratulations to the Raiders track team for being the combined champions, with the girls finishing 1st and the boys 2nd. Top…
Read MoreMay is Beef Month – A Time to Celebrate Missouri’s Cattle Producers
May is officially recognized as Beef Month, shining a spotlight on the dedicated farmers and ranchers who raise high-quality cattle while caring for the land. Missouri is home to more than 53,000 farms, spanning over 10 million acres, and supports over 4.3 million head of cattle. Beef production is a driving force in the state’s…
Read MoreCity Changes Golf Cart Rental Policy
By Mark Requet The Shelbina City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at city hall. Citizen Participation: A citizen was there to ask the council for assistance for paying the utilities on a delinquent account. A motion was seconded and approved by the council to set up a…
Read MoreCity Looking For Information Regarding Vandalism
Minutes Submitted The Clarence City Council met on April 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. Present: Mayor Willie Hendricks, Aldermen – Troy Renner, Dennis Williams, Myrna Carothers and Patrick Parker (6:08 pm), Police Chief Raymond Barton, Fire Chief Chris Wilson, Court Administrator Tammy Wilson, City Attorney Jim McConnell, Superintendent David Burnett, Police Officer Taylor Enlow,…
Read MoreBygones
50 Years Ago – The seniors are shown listening to the commencement speaker and awaiting the receipt of their high school diploma. The picture also shows the overflowing crowd that was on hand at the commencement. 100 Years Ago May 27, 1925 A competitive examination for boys under the age of 16 years, to…
Read MoreCraig Andrew Huskey
Craig Andrew Huskey Craig Andrew Huskey, 38, of Overland Park, Kan., died May 10, 2025 at home after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis. He was born July 5, 1986 in Kansas City, Mo. Craig grew up in Overland Park but spent a lot of time in Clarence, Mo., on his maternal grandparents’ farm, a…
Read MoreWeldon Lee Mersman
Weldon Lee Mersman Weldon Lee Mersman, age 84, of Shelbyville, MO, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO. Weldon was born July 14, 1940 in Hannibal, MO, the son of Theodore Albert and Henrietta (Schroder) Mersman. He was united in marriage to Donna Sue Kiser on June 3, 1962…
Read MoreBoard Accepts Technology Agreement
By Mark Requet 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;…
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