Area News
We’re Looking For This Year’s Shelby County Fair Queen
The annual Shelby County Fair Queen contest will take place on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 7pm at the bandstand on the fairgrounds. We are currently looking for the young ladies of Shelby County, age 9 – 23, to participate. All candidates must be residents of or enrolled in school of Shelby County. Again this…
Read MoreEarly History of the Historical Society
Shelby County Courthouse, Shelbyville, the site of the first Shelby County Historical Society Museum. Photo courtesy of Stoneburner Drone Service. Submitted by Michelle Allensworth Pendleton and the SCHS Members for Change: A Renewal and Preservation Group On August 22, 2025 it will be the Shelby County Historical Society’s 62-year anniversary. The original SCHS Constitution…
Read MoreHistorical Society Dispute Continues, Judge Restricts All Parties From Entering Building
SHELBYVILLE, Mo. — A judge has granted a temporary restraining order against Kathleen Wilham in an ongoing dispute involving the Shelby County Historical Society (SCHS). The order also states that all parties in the case are restricted from entering the SCHS. Court documents state the Court having heard argument from both parties, and upon due…
Read MoreJames Neal Perry
James Neal Perry James Neal Perry, 67, of Bethel, Missouri, passed away on May 15, 2025, surrounded by family on the land he loved. Born on April 23, 1958, to Robert Neal Perry and Kathleen Ann Perry, Jim was the firstborn of four siblings and grew up on the family farm where he developed a…
Read MoreSS Grad
South Shelby Graduation was held Sunday, May 20, 2025. Pictured is Board President Aaron Kendrick presenting Veronica Grawe her diploma. Photograph by Mark Requet .
Read MoreFire Truck
The Shelbina Fire Protection District is proud to announce that their new fire truck, Engine 1, is in service. This 2025 E-One rescue pumper was purchased from Banner Fire Equipment and is a major upgrade for our department. Engine 1 carries 1,000 gallons of water, 30 gallons of foam, and is equipped with a 1,500…
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 Senior Center
Shelby County Senior Center Thurs., Friday, May 22: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Pie Friday, May 23: Popcorn Shrimp, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chery and Pineapple Fluff Monday, May 26: Center Closed, Memorial Day Tuesday, May 27: Beef & Noodles, Succotash, Hot Rolls, Beets, Fruit Salad Wednesday, May 28: Pork…
Read MoreTrack Senior Night
Varsity Track celebrated Senior Night on Monday, May 12, in their own fashion, with Coach Donny Williams treats. Pictured above, from the left: Coach Williams, Oren Vanskike, Emme Jones, Adelle Uhlmeyer and Assistant Coach Shalyn Parsons. Photograph submitted .
Read Moredaddy daughter dance
The Omicron Pi Chapter of Delta Theta Tau held their 11th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance, held on May 4th, 2025 at the North Shelby High School Gymnasium with over 80 dads and daughters in attendance. Daughters and fathers or grandfathers danced to music, created crafts and enjoyed delicious refreshments. Omicron Pi would like to thank…
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