Area News
North Shelby Competes At Schuyler County
The North Shelby Track Team competed in the Rachael Morris Relays at Schuyler County on Monday, April 28, 2025. The Lady Raiders placed fourth and the Raiders earned fifth. There was 10 teams total. 200 Meter Dash Harper Copenhaver – 3rd – 28.37Mallory Griffin – 5th – 29.14400 Meter Dash Harper Copenhaver – 3rd –…
Read MoreRaiders Lose At Atlanta
By Marlana Smith The North Shelby Raiders lost to Atlanta on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 16-1. The Raiders (7-5) own run in the game was in the top of the fourth by Cole Browning with a solo home run. Atlanta scored 12 runs in the same inning. A home run in the third inning…
Read MoreMaundy
We recently celebrated Holy Week. During that week I was curious and wanted to know what Jesus was doing each day. During my study of this week, I came upon Maundy Thursday. I had always heard the word “Maundy”, but I never knew the exact meaning of the word. When I looked it up, the…
Read MoreHeartland Host Annual Fundraiser
Every April, Heartland Christian College hosts its annual “Friends of the College” fundraiser dinner. This year’s proceeds were specifically designated for the international scholarship fund as the College continues to enroll students from across the globe. Several of HCC’s current students represent the nations of Colombia, Egypt, and Oman; recent years have produced graduates from…
Read MoreOne Suspect In Custody Following Multi-State School Burglary Spree
Curtis Lee Barton By Marlana Smith An Arkansas man was taken into custody, following a series of school burglaries reported across Missouri and southwest Iowa. Curtis Barton, 40, of Jacksonville, Ark., was arrested by the Arkansas State Police and his home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, after officers executed a search warrant…
Read MoreFallert Hits Three Homers Against Paris
Cade Fallert hit three home runs against Paris on Friday, May 2, 2025. Photograph by Mark Requet By Marlana Smith Senior Cade Fallert helped lead North Shelby to a 13-1 victory, after he slugged three home runs Friday, May 2, 2025. Fallert homered in the first, second and fifth innings. North Shelby (7-5) got on…
Read MoreJasper Blackburn, Inventor, Entrepreneur
Submitted by Kathleen Wilham, Museum Curator Jasper was born in Hunnewell in 1869, son Of William and Emily Ely Blackburn. He Attended Hunnewell Schools and went into the Mercantile business with his father and brother, Edward Lee from 1890-1898. In 1899-1906, he worked for the Everstick Anchors System. In 1904 His patent for…
Read MoreLocal Students Named to Columbia College Deans List
Columbia College recently announced its deans list for the Spring 2025 Semester (January-April 2025). To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 undergraduate credit hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale. Shelbina Kamryn Mitchell, Day Campus – Columbia, MO Shelbyville Jaylea…
Read MoreKriner
Well, according to the April calendar and my sending my letter to the Courier, most people will receive this the first of May. Time slips by when you are super busy with people and activities. The second week of this month was busy with my making and baking 22 dozen cookies for our…
Read MoreSpecial O
Shelby County Red Storm athletes Christopher Clay and Drew Wilt competed Saturday, April 26 in the Special Olympics track and field local event held at Kirksville High School. Drew received gold medals in 50m dash and shot put, along with bronze in mini javelin. Chris received gold in running long jump and silver medals in…
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