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By Dr. Jim Foster    “Dusty” Roads opened the Snack Shack in the Spring of 1948. Just before that, Ralph Branscomb had a potato chip factory in the building. Eddie Ertel, Laura Ruth Dickerson, Marjorie Doyle, and I worked there that first summer. We made our own ice cream and stored excess inventory across the…

  100 Years Ago   April 1, 1925   The largest class in the history of the Shelbyville High School will receive diplomas at the close of the present term in May. There are 37 graduates, 20 of whom are girls. A 50-50 class, 11 boys and 11 girls will be graduating from Leonard High…

  The South Shelby High School and Middle School third quarter Principal’s Honor Roll and Honor Roll was released.   Principal’s Honor Roll (3.75+)   Seniors: Nicolas Beckley, Ethan Blevins, Shelby Buckman, Mack Burke, Cheylene Carter, Sophia Dovin, Pryce Eagan, Sofia Eleazarraraz, Tucker Elliott, Preston Elsen, Andrew Gross, Alexis Harris, Kainen Hooper, Jayda Lanpher, Katelinn…

Grecia Hambelton, one of our outstanding Heartland Christian Academy teachers, has been working hard this school year, along with the eighth graders, to raise funds for their annual class trip to Washington, D.C. They just returned from that trip, where students had opportunity to explore national landmarks such as the Capitol, the Supreme Court, and…

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – Peyson Larrick of Shelbina, Mo., was one of 30 high school sophomores recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA). Larrick and the other students selected will spend a week in June in the Kansas City area learning about many of the unique opportunities available…

By Marlana Smith Partners Kelsey McGee and Mark Totten, bring 40 years of working in ag retail to T&M Seed and Supply, LLC.   McGee and Totten were born and raised in Shelby County. Agriculture has always been a part of their lives.   Totten grew up thinking he was going to be a farmer.…

By Mark Requet   The North Shelby School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in the high school library.   A motion was seconded and approved to adopt the agenda, with a few minor changes made.   Public Comment   Board President Shawn McEwen read a thank you note from the…

By Mark Requet   The Shelbina City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at city hall.   Special Announcements:   City Marshal Jeff Brown introduced Breanna Kadow, a recruitting officer.   Mayor Dimmitt discussed that Mark Twain Regional Council of Government had emailed with updates on potential grants coming up.  …

Minutes Submitted Elected Official’s Meeting Minutes March 6, 2025 The Shelby County Elected Officials met on Thursday, March 6, 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, Public Administrator, Rachael Bichsel, Treasurer, Tracy Smith, Collector, John Chinn, Sheriff, Arron Fredrickson,…

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-19 declaring a State of Emergency in Missouri in anticipation of severe weather forecasted throughout the state. Under this Order, the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan has been activated, which enables state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to provide assistance. “The National…