Rose Grace Frangella, age 91, a resident of Shelby, died Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Avita Ontario Hospital. She spent the last year living and enjoying life at Ontario Estates. Born August 28, 1932 in Shelby to Dominic and Rosa (Barone) Frangella, she had been a lifelong Shelby resident. A 1950 graduate of Shelby High […]
November 2023
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Shelby karate school selects ‘Student of the Month’
SHELBY — Amira Withrow was recently chosen “Student of the Month” at the Shurite Kempo School of Karate/Hard Style Body . “Amira demonstrates perseverance, integrity, indomitable spirit, courtesy, self control and humility. She also is the first to help another student when called on and is kind and compassionate when she teaches,” said school Sensei […]
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Richland County Land Bank to demolish downtown Shelby commercial property
Shelby Project Coordinator Joe Gies said the city is working with Richland County Land Bank for demolition of the 50/52 E. Main St. property.
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Uncommon Nostalgia gaming lounge now open
Uncommon Nostalgia celebrated its new gaming lounge on Thursday. The business expanded into 36 W. 4th St. after opening nextdoor in June.
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Pioneer Career & Technology Center honors distinguished alumni, business partner of the year
SHELBY — Pioneer Career & Technology Center is pleased to announce Mr. Steve Tackett as the recipient of the honorary Pioneer Distinguished Alumni Award. This award was established for an Alumni member who has served as a role model, did well at Pioneer, and continues to live, work, and serve in their community. Steve Tackett […]
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Rape, felonious assault charges against Madison Township man bound over to grand jury
MANSFIELD — The case against a Madison Township man charged with rape and felonious assault was bound over to a Richland County Common Pleas Court grand jury after a preliminary hearing on Thursday afternoon. Mansfield Municipal Court Magistrate John McCollister kept bond set at $1 million for William Odel Smith of McElroy Road. The magistrate […]
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Jeffery Michael “Jeff” Belcik
Jeffery Michael “Jeff” Belcik, age 47, of Crestline, died naturally and unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 while in Pennsylvania where he was traveling for business. Jeff was born July 21, 1976 in Oregon, Ohio to Thomas Charles and Kathleen (Jarosz) Belcik. Jeff was a 1994 graduate of Rossford High School where he played football […]
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Ferndale Avenue double-homicide allegedly stemmed from gang dispute
MANSFIELD — A dispute between two gangs in Mansfield led to a shooting at an 810 Ferndale Ave. party that left two people dead and four others wounded on Oct. 27. That was the testimony Thursday afternoon from Mansfield police Sgt. Jered Kingsborough, a detective in the major crimes division. The testimony came during a […]
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Carol Jean Howe
Devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, Carol Jean Howe, 97, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on the Stahl family farm on September 14, 1926 in Butler, Ohio, to Francis Stahl and Velma Wineland-Dorsey Stahl. Carol loved playing with her three church friends, Janice, […]
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Dr. J. Bruce Jackson
Dr. J. Bruce Jackson passed away peacefully in his home November 12, 2023 surrounded by his family. Dr. Jackson gave much of himself to his profession and to his community. He was the Medical Director of Empire Detroit Steel/Armco (1962-92), on the Richland County Board of Health (1996-01), on the Board of Directors Richland Alternate […]