A little more than a year after its inception, Avita Heath Systems’ Ontario location celebrated its grand opening on Friday evening. Building contractors, the Avita Health Systems board, members of the Ontario Growth Association, and area business owners as well as members of the public were invited to tour the entire first phase of the […]
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Shelby’s Marvin Memorial Library seeking to pass 1.75-mil tax levy on May ballot
SHELBY, Ohio–The Shelby Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution on Nov. 24 to allow Shelby’s Marvin Memorial Library to go to the ballot in May. Due to decreased revenue and cuts in state funding, Marvin Memorial Library will ask Shelby voters to pass a 1.75-mil tax levy in May. Garland Gates, president of the […]
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Shelby struggles with solution to General Fund problem
Disagreement among members of Shelby City Council regarding an ordinance designed to reduce the tax credit allowed for income tax paid to other municipalities came to a head on Monday evening, with council in agreement that a long-term solution should be discussed. “This is not the total solution,” said Councilmember Pat Carlisle. “This is step […]
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Shelby Mayor Marilyn John officially announces resignation effective Dec. 31
In light of her recent election to the position of Richland County Commissioner, Shelby Mayor Marilyn John announced on Monday that effective Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 at noon she would be officially resigning as mayor of Shelby. John tearfully addressed her fellow elected officials and the citizens of Shelby in her resignation letter, read aloud […]
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No Shave November participants raise money to benefit American Cancer Society
If you’ve noticed a little extra hair on the faces of men around Mansfield, it may not be just to keep warm for the winter. Many men, and women, have thrown out their razors this past month to participate in No Shave November, a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing both hair and cancer awareness, […]
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ULTA Beauty a one-stop shop for beauty supplies in Ontario
Women and men in the market for beauty, fragrance and skincare supplies need look no further than the newest ULTA Beauty store in Ontario. Two weeks after its soft opening on Nov. 14, the store is finally getting into the swing of things as one of the new stores in the Ontario Towne Center Outlet. […]
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Approximately $15 million needed in renovations at Shelby schools
Just one year after the completion of the new Shelby High School, the Shelby Board of Education must now consider the welfare of the district’s other buildings after the latest facilities update. Shelby’s Building and Grounds Coordinator Scott Harvey explained building renovations are desperately needed for Central School, Auburn Elementary, Dowds Elementary, Shelby Middle School […]
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Seasons Eatings: Pumpkin spice takes over the holiday season
Pumpkin spice mania has swept the nation since the start of the fall season, and local businesses in Richland County have been caught in its wake – just in time for Thanksgiving. While holiday staples like pumpkin pie or pumpkin rolls have been around for a while, the popularity of the pumpkin flavor has taken […]
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Local businesses gear up for Small Business Saturday
With the holiday season fast approaching, community business owners are encouraging holiday shoppers to join the frenzy, not on the Friday after Thanksgiving, but on Saturday as part of a nationwide movement to support the local economy. Small Business Saturday is a movement started by American Express in 2010 as a way to encourage people […]
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Shelby filled with Moments of Christmas Magic
It may not be snowing outside, but the city of Shelby was still filled with holiday wonder on Sunday afternoon during the second-annual Polar Xpress and Moments of Christmas Magic celebration. The Shelby Area Business Group and Ashland Railway partnered to bring a variety of holiday events to downtown Shelby on Nov. 23, including a […]