Area News

By Marlana Smith A Shelbina man pled guilty without a plea agreement to DWI – Death of Another, Felony C and DWI – Serious Physical Injury, Felony D, into front of Judge Frederick Paul Tucker on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Jerry R. Fifer, 49, was arrested in October 2022, when a Clarence man died after…

By Mark Requet   The Shelby County R-IV School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in the middle school library.   Board Member Kendal Wood was absent from the meeting.   Board President Aaron Kendrick called the regular meeting to order.   Tax Rate Hearing   South Shelby Superintendent, Dr. Billy…

Photograph by Stoneburner Drone Service      The 136th Annual Old Settlers Reunion is scheduled for August 15-17, 2024, in Shelbyville.   The Sock Hop will take place at Kessler Park in Shelbyville on Wednesday, August 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $1 to help cover the cost of the DJ. Soda and…

By Marlana Smith   Fifty years. That is how long Martha Jane East has dedicated her many talents to the Shelby County Herald.   “Helping wherever I could has given me purpose,” expressed Martha Jane.   In August of 1974, East was hired as office help by Rogers Hewitt, who was the publisher at the…

  Shelby County voters, as well as others across Missouri, will be choosing their favorite candidates according to political party on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.   In the Primary Election, voters may choose any one of the party ballots: Republican, Democrat or Libertarian. Party candidate winners in this election will face each other in the…

By Mark Requet   Salt River Community Care resident Ruby Elizabeth Moore-Davis celebrated her 110th birthday Tuesday, July 23, 2024.   Bill Moore, her son, said she moved to Shelbina during Covid in 2020.   Mrs. Moore-Davis grew up on the family’s farm in Coffee County, Kan. She married William Moore, then later married Clyde…

By Mark Requet   Josh Brummit was hired in the spring as the North Shelby Superintendent. His first day was July 1.   Brummit grew up and graduated from Putnam County High School.   “Once upon a time I played sports against North Shelby in the Tri-Rivers Conference back in the day,” said Brummit. “I…

By Mark Requet   The Shelbina City Council met in regular session Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at city hall.   Unfinished Business:   A motion was seconded and unanimously approved to close the Court account and transfer the remaining $3.00 to the regular checking account.   Devon McClain was present to inform the council about…

By Marlana Smith  More felony charges have been filed against David Kiser, who previously lived in Shelbyville, but currently resides in Cairo, Missouri. Kiser is being charged on six sodomy charges.   Kiser, 65, was arrested on June 28, 2024, by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on a warrant issued in Shelby County.   Kiser…

By Marlana Smith   A Shelby County man was arrested after the Missouri State Highway Patrol allegedly located 18 grams of meth after a traffic stop. Joshua H. Barry, 29, of Clarence was arrested Sunday, June 30, 2024.   According to court documents, on June 30, 2024, at 5:50 p.m., a Highway Patrolman was patrolling…