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Shelby County Awarded Grant to Support Investigation and Prosecution of Child Sex Crimes
The Missouri Department of Social Services, State Technical Assistance Team (STAT) awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding totaling over $980,000 to prosecuting attorney offices and law enforcement agencies across the state. The ARPA funds were allocated by the Missouri Legislature with the Governor’s approval to create grants for county prosecutors and law enforcement agencies…
Read MoreCharitable Resource Announced for County
An opportunity to establish a charitable endowment fund for Shelby County, and receive a $15,000 matching gift, was announced Wednesday, July 26, 2023, by community leaders at Hawkins Theater in Shelbina. Approximately 25 people attended the event. The Shelby County Endowment Fund, held at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri, will…
Read MoreMan Dies in UTV Accident
MSHP Troop B Report A Leonard man was in a fatal accident on Route H, two miles south of Leonard, on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 10:00 p.m. According to the report, Johnny H Cook, 48, was southbound driving a 2021 Polaris UTV when he traveled off the right side of the road and overturned.…
Read MorePublic Addresses Possible Tax Levy Increase
By Marlana Smith Approximately 25 people were in attendance for the hour-long informational meeting regarding Proposition Raiders held in the high school library Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 6 p.m. This proposition is an operating levy measure that would increase the tax levy by $1.4500 if North Shelby District voters were to pass…
Read MoreAugust 8, 2023 Special Election Information
Shelby County Clerk, Stephanie Bender, provided the following information regarding the Special Election being held August 8, 2023 in Shelby County. The districts holding the election are North Shelby School District and Lewis County School District. The only voters that can cast a vote in this election are those living in these two districts. This…
Read MoreBoard Accepts Bid for Restroom Renovations
The South Shelby School Board met on Wednesday, July 12, in the Shelbina Elementary School Library. New Business Clawson reported that they received one bid on the high school restroom renovation project from Earl Construction for $177,983, which he said several other contractors told him was a strong competitive bid. Clawson added the restrooms are…
Read MoreCity Clerk Resigns from City of Shelbina
By Mark Requet The resignation of City Clerk Tim Lacy was accepted at the Shelbina City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 11, during closed session. Lacy has filled the position for over eight and a half years. Mayor Al Dimmitt said Lacy let the council know his last day would be August 11,…
Read MoreOld Settlers Reunion Set for Next Week
By Marlana Smith The 135th Annual Old Settlers Reunion is scheduled for July 20-22, 2023, in Shelbyville. The Sock Hop will take place at Kessler Park in Shelbyville on Wednesday, July 19 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is $1 to help cover the cost of the DJ. Soda and water will be…
Read MoreCommissioners Give Update on Jail Project
By Marlana Smith In the April 4 election, Shelby County voters passed two propositions, allowing the construction of a $7.1 million jail. With a 30.13 percent participation, Proposition 1 passed, 691, yes and 612, no. Proposition 2 passed, 660, yes and 638, no. The county is in the process of purchasing three…
Read MoreKlusmeyer Receives National Award
Dennis Klusmeyer, Shelbina City Superintendent and longtime MPUA leader, received a well-deserved national honor last week, accepting APPA’s Larry Hobart Seven Hats Award during the American Public Power Association’s national conference in Seattle. The award recognizes excellence and versatility shown by a manager of a small utility serving fewer than 2,500 meters. Klusmeyer…
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