Shelby County Herald
Christmas in Novinger Set for November 22
With the holiday season approaching, shoppers can prepare for the annual Christmas in Novinger event on Saturday, Nov. 22, when three shopping locations will offer a full day of browsing, gift-buying and seasonal festivities. Organizers say the long-running community tradition continues to draw visitors from across the region and serves as a kickoff to the…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Canada Goose Season Reopens
I am a waterfowler hunter — so much so that I would rather be hunting ducks this week than whitetail deer. Everyone has a favorite, and judging by how many side‑by‑sides and four‑wheelers are at the convenience stores and how few boats are loaded down with decoys, I must be in the minority. Prior to…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Schools Earn Strong Marks In 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports (APR), giving a data-driven look at how public schools are performing across the state. For Northeast Missouri, the results are encouraging — every district remains fully accredited, and most continue to exceed state…
Read MoreMiss Lewis and Clark County Pageants Held
The Miss Lewis & Clark, Miss Lewis & Clark’s Teen and Miss Clark County’s Teen competitions were held Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Clark County Middle School gym. From left, Celia Medeiros was crowned Miss Lewis & Clark’s Teen; Ananya Senthil, Miss Lewis & Clark; and Darby Rollins, Miss Clark County’s Teen.
Read MoreOld Dog Learns New Trick
There were four gadwalls circling over the lake. It looked like they were going to drop into the middle of the lake at any moment. Because of that, I hit them hard with the duck call. I don’t know what I said to them—or what they thought I said—but instead of landing, three of them…
Read MoreGovernor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 25-19 Activating State Emergency Operations Plan in Preparation for Severe Weather
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-19 declaring a State of Emergency in Missouri in anticipation of severe weather forecasted throughout the state. Under this Order, the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan has been activated, which enables state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to provide assistance. “The National…
Read MoreTornado Confirmed South of Shelbina
By Marlana Smith An EF0 tornado was confirmed to have touched down south of Shelbina on Route MM in Monroe County on Wednesday evening, October 30, 2024. The National Weather Service released a map indicating the damage survey results. The tornado moved from 1.5 miles northeast of Granville to four miles southwest of Lakenan. The…
Read MoreShelby County Fair to Kick Off This Saturday
The Shelby County Fair will take place Sunday, June 29 through Saturday, July 6, 2024. Saturday, June 29 The Shelby County Open Cattle Show will begin at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, June 30 Check-in will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the 4-H building. The check in for FFA…
Read MoreTeen Dies After Drowning Incident
By Marlana Smith A Shelbina teen died after drowning in the Clarence Lake 1/2 a mile northeast of Clarence on Sunday, May 20, 2024 at 4:55 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol drowning report, Gabriel O. Parker, 18, attempted ot swim the width of the lake, became fatigued and went under the…
Read MoreMDC invites the public to several Discover Nature – Fishing events in northeast Missouri
All events are free, and fishing gear will be provided. HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn the skill of fishing this summer. MDC staff will host two series of Discover Nature – Fishing in northeastern Missouri in the coming months. Each series is comprised of two parts.…
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