Shelby County, Missouri
The past few days have really been great for outdoor work. The next few weeks look like the days will be warm, but the nights will be at or below the freezing mark. I have had several people ask if they should be cleaning off their flowerbeds. I have noticed several different types of perennials…
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SHELBINA, Mo. — Shelby County Extension will host a family-friendly event, Shelby County Ag Night, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at South Shelby R-IV School District. The event will offer 30-minute sessions on technology, livestock, crop science, economics and health and will offer a free meal provided by Exchange Bank of Northeast…
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The first few days of 2025 have been snowy, but we need snow to get into the ground and seal it to help protect the roots of various plants, trees, bushes and shrubs from the cold temperatures. Christmas has passed, but you can keep your poinsettia looking fresh for several more weeks and keep it…
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Hoping and praying everyone had a blessed Christmas and remembered the reason for the Christmas season. Happy New Year, too. Let’s review what you can do with your Christmas tree. I still like to have a live Christmas tree to use on the front porch. Here are things you can do with them and any…
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Many call the Midwest the best region for hunting. It covers the territory of 12 states, in each of which hunters will find beautiful natural places to do their favorite thing and many large trophies. Another essential feature of the Midwest is the presence of many hunting traditions. All of them are passed down from…
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone and your families from Laura, Hillary, Sandra and myself. The birth of Jesus Christ is the reason for the season. Saturday, Dec. 21 was the first day of winter and the winter solstice. That means that we will begin to have more minutes of daylight each day…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Supreme Court ruled on Dec. 3 that the law license of Hannibal attorney Tyler White, who has been charged with five felonies involving a traffic crash on Sept. 13 in Shelby County, has been suspended pending the resolution of any outstanding criminal charges and any disciplinary charges. An order…
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From Laura, Hillary, Sandra and I, we pray and hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving and remembered to thank God for all your blessings. Spring for me will start Jan. 7. That will be the first South Shelby Adult Vo-Ag horticulture class for 2025. It will start at 5:30 pm in the South Shelby…
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The weather is more normal for this time of year. We are finally getting rain that will seal the cracks in the ground, helping the roots on plants, shrubs, bushes, trees and grass survive the coming winter. Nov. 11-20 is Indian Summer, and the weather is supporting it. Hopefully we keep these temperatures for several…
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SHELBINA, Mo. — The annual Shelbina Knights of Columbus Toy Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Father Buhman Center. Admission is $2 with children under age 6 admitted free. Call 573-588-4356 for show tables or questions. On display at the toy show will be farm,…
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Many of you have had a frost or freeze in the past few weeks, but it didn’t do much damage. All of your root-type vegetables, even some above-ground vegetables, survived. To keep them growing, water them so the roots aren’t exposed to the cold air. Draw on paper your garden plan where all your vegetables…
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Missouri State Rep. Greg Sharpe (R-Ewing) has been representing Northeast Missouri for six years, but for the first time he has competition in the Nov. 5 general election. Democrat Melissa Jo Viloria is Sharpe’s opponent in District 4 covering the counties of Shelby, Knox, Scotland, Lewis, Monroe, Schuyler, Clark and part of Adair, with Shelby…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — It’s a girl’s world this election season — even in Northeast Missouri. “I have a 16-year-old daughter, and she’s my world. Her friends are my world — I love those girls,” said Melissa Jo Viloria, a Democratic candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives. “My main reason for running was because of them.”…
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The cooler temperatures are here to stay, and we’re not getting much rain as we get into the middle of October. But with watering, I still am getting vegetables from our garden and the community garden at the Father Buhman Center. The fall garden in raised beds will be ready in a few days. As…
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The fall weather is here, and we are dealing with it in many ways. Hopefully, you got much-needed rain. With the cooler temperatures, you know it is fall. I have noticed that people, when they mow, are mowing dirt, weeds and not much else. I have talked about mowing based on the height of the…
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Gracie Woodward stops by to talk about her experience living at Heartland Christian Academy in Shelby County, Missouri and she takes a roadtrip with Brittany Boll back there.
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The first day of fall was Sept. 22. The daylight hours are getting shorter. You have less time to work in your garden, flowerbeds and yard after 5 p.m. I enjoy this time of year and always find things to do every day. The weather has been hot and dry for the past several weeks.…
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CLARENCE, Mo. – It’s harvest time in northeastern Missouri. Rows of corn furl their browned leaves up at the blazing sky in Shelby County, one of Missouri’s least-populated counties. Barely 6,000 residents live here, many of them on one of Shelby County’s 150 Missouri Century Farms recognized by University of Missouri Extension for being owned…
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The weather has been dry the past few days. Many of you should be watering your vegetables to make sure they get plenty of water this time of year. When watering, water early in the morning or early in the evening for about one hour before sunset. Watering at these times of day will allow…
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SHELBY COUNTY, Mo. — Local food pantries will receive a boost this fall thanks to a grant from the Shelby County Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation Serving West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missorui. The Shelby County Endowment Fund was established in 2023 as a permanent source of charitable support for needs and opportunities in Shelby…
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The dog days of summer are over. The weather has been great to be doing all types of garden work and harvesting all types of vegetables. I was asked when to harvest cantaloupe the other day. Look at the stem on the cantaloupe where it is attached to the vine. Put pressure on it. If…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — Double Hearts Ranch at Mark Twain Lake will be offering a hands-on equine assisted learning program for veterans and military personnel from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, with lunch included. This program is in partnership with Horses Healing Hearts of Rolla. Licensed social workers will provide participants…
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Thanks for all your prayers during the past few days. Laura and I appreciate them. Please keep them coming as I recover from my recent medical issues. I’m doing better and hope to return to my normal self in a few days. The weather has been great for this time of year for you to be…
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Ralls County results Incumbent Brad Stinson is defeated by Brian Allen in the Republican primary for sheriff. Allen won with 57 percent of the vote. Stinson, who faced lawsuits from former employees regarding retaliation and harassment charges during his term, thanked his supporters on Facebook. “I wish to thank everyone for your support and encouragement,”…
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