Area News

By Marlana Smith A Shelbina woman was arrested for two counts of assault, resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony and endangering the welfare of a child on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. According to information released by the Shelbina Police Department, officers responded to a report of domestic violence. Upon arrival, officers were able to locate…

Clarence Care Center: It’s been a great week at the Care Center, with all the family and friends visiting. Sunday morning Doug Beldon with the Clarence Christian Church had church for our residents and their guests.  Those attending were Joni Behringer, Harold Klingaman, Alice Nelson, Ruth Lowe, Linda Boleach, Lula Webster, Mary Peeper, Yvonne Hepworth,…

Heartland Happenings: Heartland Christian Academy students and staff showed their support for the Eagles basketball teams during this semester’s Spirit Week. Coach JC Morgan and the boys’ team were excited to win their Senior Night match against Lighthouse Prep. Congratulations to seniors Noah Bock, Sam Wilson, Mike Fugitt, and Brayan Velazquez. The HCA planning team’s creativity came…

By Mark Requet   The MU Extension Office in Shelbyville has added Gina Pollard as a part-time employee to be the 4-H Youth Program Associate in Shelby County.   Pollard is hoping to step right in and start working with the local 4-H clubs.   “A lot of what I see my job being is…

By Marlana Smith   North Shelby Library received a grant from Macon Electric Foundation for $1,000 to help fund the library’s Mark Twain Challenge for the 2023-24 school year.   North Shelby Librarian Jaime Williams wrote the grant last fall.   “The purpose of this incentive is to encourage fourth through sixth grade students to…

The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association announced the 2024 Class of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Leadership College at the 56th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show on January 20, 2024, at Osage Beach. MCLC identifies the next leaders of the beef industry and cultivates their knowledge over the course of a year.  Jess Unterbrink of rural…

By Marlana Smith The Shelby County Jail recently had bed bugs but is currently on the back side of the issue.­ Shelby County Sheriff Arron Fredrickson said the issue arose at the beginning of January. When the situation occurred 12 men and four women were being held in jail. “We offered all the inmates to…

New rules reduce the risk of disease in Missouri livestock herds. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced changes to animal health requirements for beef and swine exhibitors at fairs and exhibitions in Missouri. Beef and swine exhibitors must provide a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), completed by an accredited veterinarian…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On January 30, 2024, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office obtained a 17-year sentence against Rodney Brown in Macon County, in connection to his convictions for threatening Circuit Judge Rick Tucker and threatening a children’s division worker. “As Attorney General, I will prosecute criminals who threaten Missouri residents,”…