John Gies will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year after 20 years of dedicated leadership at Shelby High School.
Hayden Gray
Staff reporter at Richland Source since 2023. I focus on the city of Shelby and northern Richland County news. Shelby H.S./Kent State alum. Have a story to share? Email me at hayden@richlandsource.com.
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35 days & counting: ArcelorMittal, USW Local 3057 still without deal in Shelby
USW Local 3057 members formed a lengthy picket line Tuesday in Shelby as ongoing contract negotiations reached 35 days.
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Here to stay: Gwirtz Foods to remain a family operation in Shelby
Jim and Eileen Gwirtz are retiring after 53 years of running Gwirtz Foods in Shelby. But the business will remain in family hands moving forward.
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Snow Trails hosts ski event for disabled veterans & families Feb. 5 to 7
Veterans from Cleveland and Columbus will take part in the annual three-day event this winter from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7 at Snow Trails.
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Shelby awarded $882K state grant to install sidewalk on Mickey Road
Shelby was recently awarded an $882,000 grant through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program.
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Shelby steelworkers remain on picket line amid ArcelorMittal strike
There are about 450 ArcelorMittal employees in the bargaining unit, according to Steve Ackerman, a USW International representative.
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Shelby lawmakers share opinions on future of smokestack
The iconic smokestack near downtown Shelby is deteriorating, causing local lawmakers to make a decision on the structure’s future.
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Shelby superintendent talks about first 3 years on the job, future goals
Michael Browning, superintendent of the Shelby City School District, recently signed a new three-year contract.
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USW Local 3057 confirms ArcelorMittal strike to proceed Tuesday night
About 450 ArcelorMittal employees in Shelby will be on strike by the time the clock hits midnight Tuesday.
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Shelby Board of Education welcomes two new members
Newcomers Brandel Boyd and Jonathan Lawson were both sworn in Monday night during the board’s first meeting of the New Year.