More than $11,000 will be coming back to Plymouth-Shiloh’s Big Red Music Boosters Association after their former president and treasurer was sentenced on June 18 for stealing from the boosters. Jodi Kidd, 41, from Shelby pleaded guilty to one count of theft, a fourth-degree felony, and four counts of misuse of credit cards, all fifth-degree […]
Brittany Schock, Staff Reporter
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Comedian Ralphie May comes to Mansfield
According to Ralphie May, he has a life that lends itself to comedy. Whether it be situations he puts himself in or the antics of his two children, the comedian can always find the humor in his own life. “I have eternal bad luck, and because of that, good things have always happened to me. […]
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Shelby City Council reviews finances, future events
Members of Shelby City Council received an update on the city’s financial status as well as a short list of summer activities to mark on the calendar at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Councilwoman Pat Carlisle, Chairperson of the Finance and Personnel Committee, shared with council a comparison of financial statements for the city from […]
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Mansfield makes progress on resurfacing project
Orange traffic barrels scattered among various intersections throughout Mansfield are slowly starting to disappear as the city prepares to resurface its roads. The construction seen in Mansfield since May has served as a preliminary step, cutting curbs before paving can begin. City Engineer Robert Bianchi explained the curb ramps are being cut at intersections that […]
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Sherman Elementary preschoolers graduate to kindergarten
Graduation is an exciting time for students all across Richland County. It’s a time of pride and accomplishment, and of moving on to bigger and better things. For Sherman Elementary’s preschool students, this means making the big move from preschool to kindergarten. On Thursday, 21 preschoolers turned their tassels and graduated on to kindergarten in […]
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Madison excels on OGTs, prepares for graduation
In their last regular board meeting for the school year on Wednesday evening, the Madison Local Board of Education reviewed OGT results, learned of an exciting new addition to the art program, and approved seniors ready to graduate. Superintendent Lee Kaple shared with the board preliminary results for the Ohio Graduation Tests all sophomore students […]
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Shelby businesses collaborate on new welcome sign
A new sign made entirely by local businesses now welcomes motorists traveling along state Route 39 towards the city of Shelby. The decorative sign, which reads, “Shelby welcomes you,” was made by Shelby businesses Lantz Star Graphics, Cooper Enterprises and ArcelorMittal. The idea for a new Shelby welcome sign came around the spring of 2012, […]
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Actor By Night: Lori Turner
Performing is not simply a “by night” activity for local teacher, director and actress Lori Turner. On the contrary, it consumes her life to the point that she’s devised a unique system to stay organized. “I have four different tote bags, and each tote bag is for a different job,” said Turner with a laugh. […]
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Ocie Hill a steady community landmark that continues to serve
At the corner of Bowman and Harker Street in downtown Mansfield, a red brick building has stood the test of time while becoming a symbol of hope to the surrounding community. This fall, the Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center will celebrate its 100th anniversary at 445 Bowman Street. Throughout the years the building has been known […]
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Shelby Schools wrapping up school year, graduating seniors today
For approximately 150 Shelby High School seniors, there was one item on the agenda of the Shelby Board of Education Wednesday evening that was vastly more important than all others: the approval of the list of seniors for graduation pending satisfactory completion of remaining requirements. The list was passed unanimously, which sets the stage for […]