SHELBY – A juvenile missing from Shelby over the weekend has officially been located in Texas, according to the Shelby Police Department. Samuel Baker, a 17-year-old student from Shelby High School who also attends Pioneer Career & Technology Center, was located by a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper outside of Amarillo, Texas on Monday […]
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Shelby delays decision on school closing as search for juvenile continues
SHELBY – The Shelby City Schools district and Shelby Police Department continue the search for a missing juvenile as of Monday evening. Shelby Police stated on Monday morning that 17-year-old Samuel Baker, a Shelby High School student who attends Pioneer Career & Technology Center, was reported missing on Sunday afternoon. Police believe a firearm may […]
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Shelby schools closed Monday for safety reasons
SHELBY (UPDATED 8:04 A.M.) — Shelby City Schools, Pioneer Career and Technology Center and St. Mary’s School in Shelby are all closed Monday for safety precautions, according to the Shelby Police Department. A posting on the Shelby Police Department Facebook Page states, “A Shelby High School student who attends Pioneer Career and Technology Center has […]
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Altrusa’s Spring Bash raises funds for Mansfield schools
MANSFIELD – One of Mansfield’s oldest service organizations is celebrating spring despite the chilly temperatures. Altrusa International, Inc. of Mansfield held their seventh-annual Spring Bash at the Richland County Fairgrounds on Saturday, with musical entertainment, a meal, and a silent auction. According to Kathy Shambre, chairman of the Spring Bash, there were more than 200 […]
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Malabar’s Maple Syrup Festival makes history sweet
LUCAS – One of Malabar Farm State Park’s favorite traditions is back this weekend, with Saturday kicking off the Maple Syrup Festival. The free festival just outside of Lucas has been held every year since 1976. Siera Marth, assistant park manager at Malabar Farm State Park, said the festival draws visitors from across generations. “A […]
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Ohio State Pres. Drake touts education, employment opportunities at OSU-Mansfield
MANSFIELD – College affordability and local employment were on the minds of Sen. Larry Obhof and Dr. Michael Drake, president of The Ohio State University, on Friday afternoon. President Drake served as the keynote speaker of a leadership luncheon sponsored by The Ohio State University Mansfield on Friday, and hosted by the Richland Area Chamber […]
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Downtown Mansfield Inc. announces 2017 Final Friday concerts
MANSFIELD – Richland County’s favorite kickoff to summer has officially launched its newest lineup of local music. Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) released the 2017 Final Friday concert series during an official launch party on Thursday evening. The artists include a mix of new and old faces as the Final Friday series celebrates its 10th anniversary. […]
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Madison begins search for new superintendent
MADISON TOWNSHIP – The search is on for the next superintendent of Madison Local Schools, with help from the Madison community. The Madison Board of Education has partnered with Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center to create a survey with the purpose of gathering input from the Madison Schools staff and community regarding their superintendent search. The […]
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‘Sister Act’ rolls onto the Renaissance stage
MANSFIELD — The cast of “Sister Act: The Musical” is ready to raise its collective voice at the Renaissance Theatre this weekend. Approximately 30 local actors will be donning their habits for this high-energy musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg. The locally-produced show opens Saturday, March 4 at the Renaissance […]
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Shelby parents still frustrated after incident between 9-year-old and teacher
SHELBY — Tensions were high at the Shelby Board of Education meeting Monday evening as the fallout continues from an incident between two Shelby elementary students and their gym teacher. The Board of Education meeting moved to the Shelby High School Auditorium due to the sheer number of people in attendance, many of them sporting […]