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May Health Department Schedule
The Shelby County Health Department released its May schedule as follows: Blood Pressure Clinic: Shelbina Nutrition Center, Wednesday, May 21, 11 a.m.-noon. Shelbyville Office: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-12 and 1-4: Blood Pressures, Immunizations, Cholesterol Screening, Blood Sugars. Infections and Labs must have written physician order. WIC CLINICS: Appointment only, Wednesday, May…
Read MoreElected Official’s Meeting Minutes
April 7, 2025 The Shelby County Elected Officials met on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. at the Courthouse. Those present were Presiding Commissioner, Terry Helmick, Commissioners, Ray Bacon, Terry Mefford, County Clerk, Stephanie Bender, Treasurer, Tracy Smith, Sheriff, Arron Fredrickson, Assessor, Liz Miles, Recorder, Audrey Buzzard, Judge Greenwell, and Circuit Clerk, Tammy…
Read MoreOn The Ninth Day of The Ninth Month
Hunnewell Graphic By Dr. Jim Foster “Kites rise highest against the wind – not with it.” Winston Churchill It is April 15th, 2025, and the end of the school year is now in sight especially for those senior students who are anticipating their graduation and those who are attending that annual dance that we now…
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50 Years Ago – The Bethel German Communal Colony, Inc., smorgasbord served Sunday, April 20, drew a long line of hungry people with a total of 275 being fed. People in attendance were from Shelbyville, Shelbina, Clarence, Paris, LaPlata, Edina, Memphis, Mason City, Iowa and Leonard. The photo shows an inside view of the serving…
Read MoreMan Arrested After Crash, Allegedly Armed With Gun
A Shelby County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing his vehicle, brandishing a firearm, and refusing to comply with law enforcement during a tense standoff on April 11, 2025. According to a probable cause statement, Kevin James Magruder, 38, of Clarence, was arrested around 5:04 p.m. following a crash on Omega Street near…
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25 YEARS Ago – State FFA Vice President Newly elected Missouri State FFA Vice President Jessi Eckler, left, is congratulated by Western Region National President, Marshall Baker. Eckler will represent Area III. 100 Years Ago April 22, 1925 Sometime Sunday night, robbers broke into the Lakenan garage and made a clean sweep, according to…
Read MoreThe Hort Report
Spring is here as we begin to see some early flowers start to grow out of the mulch in our perennial flowerbeds. We plan on leaving the mulch on them a few more days. Mainly to protect Ladybugs and other helpful insects as we might still have a few cold nights. When pruning grapes you,…
Read MoreMaster Gardeners To Hold Event
If you have a lawn, you will benefit from attending Grass Masters, a presentation by Dr. Todd Higgins, at 6:30 PM, Monday, April 28, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church basement, 402 N. Rollins Street, Macon. Dr. Higgins is a Field Specialist in Horticulture with University of Missouri Extension. He began his duties with MU Extension…
Read MoreNorth Shelby Receives Walmart Spark Good Grant to Improve Classroom Air Quality
Pictured is Ms. Gibsons class with their air purifier. Front row; Shelby Fisher, Piper Browning, Gentry Daniel, and Journey Dunn Back row: Baden Miller, Charlotte Christoffer, Colt Minear, Jonathan Hadsell, Cohen Davis, Lane Derboven, and Henry Arnett. Article Submitted North Shelby School District is enhancing student health and wellness with the help of a recent…
Read MoreAlderman Take Oath Of Office
Minutes Submitted The Shelbyville Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Monday, April 7, 2025 at city office at 6 pm. Present were Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen Brad Willey, Rob Southers, Gene Boyles and James Dunn. Gina Mesmer, Randy Shores and Nathan Minear. Mayor Vanskike opened the meeting at 6 pm. …
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