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MDC and Missouri Disabled Sportsmen host youth and mobility challenged dove hunt Sept. 1-3
LEONARD, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will assist Missouri Disabled Sportsmen with their annual multi-day dove hunt for five mobility challenged hunters of any age and five youth hunters ages 8-17 in Knox and Macon counties Sept. 1-3. Missouri Disabled Sportsmen will be providing experienced mentors to assist participants in the field,…
Read MoreClarence Accepts Bid for Street Improvement Projects
DRAFT MINUTES Clarence Regular Board Meeting Minutes – August 17, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Dorothy Lanpher, Aldermen – Troy Renner, Dennis Williams, Myrna Carothers and Patrick Parker(6:05pm), City Attorney Jim McConnell, City Administrator Dennie Carothers, Fire Chief Chris Wilson, Police Chief Raymon Barton, Superintendent David Burnett and City Clerk Cindy Bowman Guests: Tammy…
Read MoreCounty Senior Citizens Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary
Shelby County Senior Citizens celebrated its 50 year anniversary on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. They served cake and punch and played a game for door prizes. Shelby County Senior Citizens was established in 1973. On August of 2000 the center moved locations and is now located at 112 E. Chestnut in Shelbina. The center first…
Read MoreWoman Arrested for Stealing from Business
By Marlana Smith A Clarence woman was arrested for stealing – $750 or more, a Class D felony, from MFA Oil in Shelbina. According to information released by the Shelbina Police Department, on Thursday, August 17, 2023, a local business contacted SPD in reference to a possible internal theft. Officers responded to the…
Read MoreMagruder Hired as Clerk of Shelbina
By Mark Requet The City of Shelbina has hired a new City Clerk. Janice Magruder was hired by the city council on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, after executive session. Magruder was born and raised in Shelby County and has lived here her whole life. She has been working in the city office…
Read MoreCity Facing $100,000 to $150,000 Backlog on Utility Payments
By Mark Requet The City of Shelbina, which provides electric, gas, water, and sewer, is currently working to get delinquent utility customers to start paying a portion of their bill to avoid having their utilities shut off. As of the council meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, there were 46 current properties listed on…
Read MoreLady Birds Hope to Improve on Last Season’s Win Total
By Mark Requet The South Shelby Lady Birds hope to improve on last season’s win total of 12 games when they open the season competing in the Moberly Tournament on Saturday, August 26. The Lady Birds graduated some key seniors from last season’s roster, but have seven returning lettermen, including five returning starters and one…
Read MoreUtilities Disconnected on 19 Residences
Minutes Submitted The Shelbina City Council met on Tuesday, August 8, at city hall. Unfinished Business City Superintendent Dennis Klusmeyer presented the bids for the Lots the City put up for Sale. Lot 1, 413 Rawlings St received a bid of $102. A motion to reject the bid was made by Alan Denham, seconded by…
Read MoreSchool Board Holds Tax Rate Hearing
By Mark Requet The Shelby County R-IV School Board set the tax rate for the year and discussed several other items during its regular board meeting on Aug. 16. Tax Rate Hearing The tax rate hearing was held at the beginning of the meeting. The tax rate was set at $4.48 for the…
Read MoreUpdate Given on Sewer Line Replacement
Minutes Submitted The Shelbyville Board of Alderman met in regular session on Monday, August 7, 2023 at city office at 6 p.m. Mayor Mike Vanskike was absent. Present were Alderman Jerry Myers who filled in as mayor protem, Alderman Brad Willey, Rob Southers and Gene Boyles. Gina Mesmer, Randy Shores and Nathan Minear. …
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