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Shelby County EMA Talks preparedness
Emergency Management Agencies across the nation prepare for mass incidents such as natural disasters, hazards, and acts of terrorism. Locally, the EMA would be called in to handle and coordinate efforts after a severe storm or tornado. Scott McKee, Director of the Shelby County EMA and a Greater Shelbyville Area...
Kaytlin Mefford injured in Shelby County head-on car accident
SHELBY, MO, (June 10, 2024) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) says one person died and another was seriously injured Monday afternoon in a head-on accident near Clarence in Shelby County. According to an MSHP crash report, 27-year-old Kaytlin L. Mefford, of Clarence, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado...
Bill to keep Shelby County Rescue Squad in service on Pritzker's desk
SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would allow the Shelby County Rescue Squad to remain in operation is on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk after passing the state legislature late last month. The legislation, sponsored by state Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, explicitly gives the Shelby County Board permission to oversee and...
Summertime Mental Health With Shelby County Community Services
Mental health tends to make a positive trend upward as summer sets in but one professional wants community members to maintain and strengthen their mental well-being while the weather is cooperating. Ed Lacheta, Clinical Director of Mental Health Serves in Shelbyville says an increase in sun intake and some vacation can bode well for your mental health, but there are ways to carry those happy feelings with you without depletion.
Learn self-management skills for chronic health conditions at Extension sessions
Ignoring a chronic condition will not make it go away, and suffering is simply a poor management technique. If you live with a long-term health condition, why not learn how to more effectively manage it and live an active and fulfilling life?. Believe it or not, although the specifics of...
Bill to keep Shelby County Rescue Squad operational on Pritzker’s desk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Central Illinois dive team has the statehouse’s backing after experiencing problems with the county it serves. Senator Steve McClure has passed a bill officially authorizing Shelby County to operate their Rescue Squad, and give its members insurance benefits. The Dive Team all resigned in a meeting last year due to […]
McClure Passes Legislation To Save Shelby County Rescue Squad
The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation filed by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) to ensure that the Shelby County Rescue Squad is able to keep operating and protect the people they serve. “This legislation will help to make sure that Shelby County is able to maintain their rescue squad,...
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