Area News

By Mark Requet   Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home has expanded into Monroe County with the purchase of Agnew Funeral Home in Paris on September 1, 2023.   Former owner/funeral home director Jim Reinhart retired after selling the business.   “Several years ago, Jim (Reinhart) was getting at the age that he was thinking about retiring and…

By Marlana Smith The Shelby County Herald emailed questions to North Shelby Superintendent Tinna Croy regarding the new track. Below are Dr. Croy’s responses. Is there a grant the district is applying for to help pay for the track? If so, what? And is it still available? We will not be applying for a grant…

A multi-state organization of municipal utilities has honored Clarence City Administrator Dennie Carothers with its Paul Jensen Individual Achievement Award. The award, presented by the Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA), recognizes an employee of an MPUA member who has been an active participant in the Alliance for at least five years, and who has accomplished…

  The Shelbina City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.   Public Comment   The Shelbina Librarian along with some of the library board members wanted to update the library’s procedures regarding getting paperwork to and from the city. City Clerk Janice Magruder stated she would give them a copy of…

The principal, Landon Daniel, of North Shelby High School announced that Aden Johnston has been named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.   A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.  …

  In classrooms across Missouri, more than 3,500 students will enhance their knowledge of agriculture this year through mini grants awarded by the Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Foundation for Agriculture. With a commitment to improve agricultural understanding, this funding allows educators to purchase accurate educational materials and consumables to help connect students to the source…

By Marlana Smith   Ron Mackey who serves as Vice President Community Engagement for Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries, currently holds the Administrator position at Salt River Community Care, a nursing home facility in Shelbina. Mackey will hold the position until the facility hires a new administrator.   Mackey brings a lifetime of experience in…

By Marlana Smith   Joe and Vonda Berti have recently opened “Berti’s Nest,” a newly remodeled red barn, north of Shelbina just off Highway 15. The barn can be used for weddings/receptions, reunions, showers or meetings. The possibilities are endless.   The Bertis have owned the property for nearly 10 years and have been remodeling…

By Mark Requet   Shelby County R-IV Superintendent Troy Clawson submitted his resignation during closed session, effective at the end of the school year, during the school board meeting Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in the middle school library.   Clawson reported the HVAC work is progressing. The school is waiting on the fans to arrive…