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Department of Natural Resources will host a pesticide collection event April 5 in Shelbina

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 28, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will offer a free waste pesticide collection event April 5 at MFA Agri Services, located at 215 W. Maple St. in Shelbina. The collection event will operate from 8 a.m. to noon and is open to Missouri farmers and households. Accepted (limited…

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Resurfacing Work Scheduled to Begin Near Clarence in Shelby County

HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, as early as April 7, a 45-mile resurfacing project is scheduled to begin near Clarence and move south toward Centralia through Shelby, Monroe, Audrain, and Boone counties. This work will occur on the following routes with an anticipated completion by late-May. Missouri Route 151 – from 0.3 miles north of U.S.…

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Health Department Schedule

  The Shelby County Health Department released its April schedule as follows:   Blood Pressure Clinic: Shelbina Nutrition Center, Wednesday, April 16, 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, April…

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John Rubison

John Rubison John Rubison, 73, of Shelbina, Mo crossed over to the fields of heaven, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Florida surrounded by his family.  John was born, November 8, 1951 in Hannibal, MO, the son of Raymond (Cap) and Ola Blackford-Rubison. On June 10, 1972, John was united in marriage to his…

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Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor:  The articles in the February 19 and February 26 editions of the Herald about the 1973-74 championship South Shelby Lady Birds made me want to draw further attention to one member of that team: Nancy Rutter. As the article said, she went on to play at Mizzou, and, all of these years later, Rutter still…

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Carousel Productions Presents Smoke on the Mountain

Macon, Missouri – Carousel Productions is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Smoke on the Mountain, a lively and heartwarming musical that brings the spirit of a 1930s Southern gospel revival to the stage. Running from April 25th through May 3rd, this beloved show will take audiences on a journey of faith, laughter, and…

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Northeast District Leadership Development

Lindsey Magruder By South Shelby Reporter, Kylie Million   On March 25, 2025 district LDE’s were held at Monroe City, MO. We had one member competing in a speaking category, Advanced Public Speaking.  Lindsey Magruder ended up placing first and is now moving onto state convention during April 23-25. Congratulations Lindsey.

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4-H Club Holds Meeting

On March 16, 2025, the Lucky Charms 4-H club’s president, Emma Christine, called the meeting to order. This 4-H meeting was held at the Shelby County extension office. The first order of business was the pledges. Roll call was then had.  Members in attendance were Kegan, Logan, Avery, Korbin, Weston, Trinity, Kelton, and Lennox. The…

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Commission Minutes

  March 17, 2025   The Shelby County Commission met on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse.  Those present were Presiding Commissioner, Terry Helmick, Commissioners, Ray Bacon, Terry Mefford, and County Clerk, Stephanie Bender.   The Commission reviewed and approved the minutes of the March 13, 2025 meeting by a vote…

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MDC and partners host a Callery pear buyback event April 22 in Kirksville, Hannibal, and Moberly

KIRKSVILLE, MO. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has partnered with the Missouri Invasive Plant Council, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, and Forrest Keeling Nursery to host a Callery pear buyback program in Kirksville, Hannibal, and Moberly on April 22, from 3-6 p.m. at the MDC Northeast Regional Office in Kirksville, Central Park in Hannibal, and…

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