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.
Hayden Gray
Staff reporter at Source Media Properties since 2023. Shelby High School/Kent State alum. Have a story to share? Email me at hayden@ashlandsource.com.
Posted inLife and Culture
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.
Posted inEducation
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.
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About 450 ArcelorMittal Shelby workers to strike after no deal reached Monday
Steve Ackerman said United Steelworkers Local 3057 intends to carry out plans to strike effective 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday night.
Posted inBusiness
New Year, new development along Ohio 39 at Shelby’s southern entrance
Mechanics Bank, Buckeye Superstore, Mickey’s and Dunkin’ Donuts have all made investments along Shelby’s southern entrance.