November 7, 2018 - Christmas is right around the corner so it is time to start shopping for those special gifts. The best place to shop is right here in Shelby County. Starting this weekend our local merchants will be having Christmas Open Houses and fun unique Holiday shopping experiences. Make sure your stop by and shop.
November 6, 2018 - The veterans of our military have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.
November 5, 2018 - Grace Manor is trying to help provide one Christmas present for each of our foster children. We have over 70 children under our care now, so this is a big task! We are asking for help from our community to make sure all of our children have a nice Christmas.
We have asked our foster parents to turn in to us one gift idea (between $35.00 and $50.00) that each of their foster children would like. We have these gift ideas available at our office to be picked up and purchased. We are asking that you return the wrapped gifts by December 3rd.
November 2, 2018 - The Fannie Brown Booth Library fall book sale is continuing. Friday, November 2nd, all books are half-priced - hardbacks are 50 cents and paperbacks are 25 cents. Tickets for the quilt are still available. The drawing for the quilt will be Saturday, November 3rd, at 2pm at the close of the book sale. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.
November 2, 2018 - On October 23rd a Community Caregivers Support Group was started and is seeking input from caregivers in the area. The group is wanting to put together a variety of lunch and learn programs which will provide information beneficial to those providing care for loved ones. The focus is adult care-giving and helping with challenges caregivers face.
November 1, 2018 - Santa Claus recently delivered an invitation to Dr. Jheri-Lynn McSwain to serve as Grand Marshal of the 19th annual Santa’s Christmas Parade. The parade, presented by Shelby Savings Bank, will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
October 30, 2018 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and John Burns Farmers Insurance would like to thank all the businesses and organizations that helped make our 5th Annual Halloween in the Hole a huge success. This year’s event was the best one yet and we cannot wait for next year! Despite the fields being wet and muggy, roughly 600 kids enjoyed a great time.
We would like to extend sincere thanks to Sanford and Sons Lawncare and Landscaping, Inc. for helping get the baseball field mowed for the event.
October 26, 2018 - The Fannie Brown Booth Library will have our Fall Book Sale beginning Tuesday, October 30th, at 10:00 a.m. The Friends of the Library have been working diligently getting everything ready for the sale. The sale will continue through Saturday, November 3rd, at 2:00 p.m.