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Shelby County is excited to launch TextMyGov, a new, smart text messaging service! Residents can receive important notifications and text the city to find specific information, Shelby County will officially launch the new text messaging system to the public on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Residents may receive a text message from 91896 from Shelby County…

  Shelbina Farmers Day will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024.   The vendors will open at 8:00 a.m.   From 8:00 to noon the car show will take place on West Walnut Street. This is hosted by Mark Dodd.   The Farmers Day 5K is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. Registration opens at…

  Dear Editor,   The Shelby County Commissioners would like to address the jail budget issues. The Shelby County Herald reported the information given to them by the commissioners. The following numbers were not included with the bids.   Purchase of properties: $61,000.00   Clean up of the properties: $49,631.90   Survey of the properties:…

  The Shelbina City Council held its tax levy hearing on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at city hall.   A motion was seconded and approved to accept the agenda.   City Clerk Janice Magruder presented the levy rates with no changes from last year’s rate. There was no input from the public. A motion was…

By Marlana Smith   As part of Shelby County’s mapping system, they recently gained access to a program called PreparedLive.   Shelby County 911 Director Stacy Helmick said this program allows 911 to send a text message with a link to a caller’s cell phone. When the caller clicks the link provided it gives the…

  The 37th Annual Northeast Missouri Old Threshers Show is scheduled for Thursday, September 12 through Sunday September 15, 2024, at the fairgrounds north of Shelbina.   Thursday, September 12   The tractor ride is scheduled for 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Tractors will meet at the fairgrounds.   Individuals can enjoy the…

Minutes Submitted   The North Shelby Board of Education met Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.   Members present were: Board President, Shawn McEwen; Board Vice President, Scot Shively, Joshlin Yoder, Brandy Uhlmeyer, Amy Presson, Ryan Wiley and Travis Belt. Others present were: Board Secretary, Ashley Dunn, Superintendent, Josh Brummit; Elementary Principal, Jennifer Rich…

  Local food pantries will receive a boost this fall thanks to a grant from the Shelby County Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation. The Shelby County Endowment Fund was established in 2023 as a permanent source of charitable support for needs and opportunities in Shelby County. The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri…

  By Marlana Smith Last year, voters passed a bond for $7.5 million to build a new Shelby County Jail. The county commission recently received bids which came in $2 million over budget.   Shelby County Presiding Commissioner Terry Helmick said the project was broken down in seven different categories. Bids were due Tuesday, August…

  The Shelby County Herald is launching a new feature on the sports page, Athlete of the Week, throughout the school year. Athletes from both North Shelby and South Shelby will be selected each week for their outstanding performances.   Five businesses are sponsoring these awards. They are: United State Bank, Missouri Real Estate, Exchange…