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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.
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Majority of Richland County townships seek restrictions on wind, solar projects
Eleven of the county’s 18 townships want to restrict development of wind farms and/or solar facilities in their unincorporated areas.
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Oakland Cemetery Association launches $300K campaign to replace Shelby mausoleum
The Oakland Cemetery Association recently announced a fundraising campaign aimed at raising $300,000 to replace its historic mausoleum.
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UPDATE: Sterkel Community Park for All grand opening set for June 26
A grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony for Sterkel Park — first set for May 23 — was postponed due to wet weather, which delayed progress.
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Perry talks Mansfield Speedway, downtown construction and CIC
Former NASCAR Cup Series driver and Medina County native Matt Tifft recently purchased Mansfield Speedway from the Milliron Foundation.
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Mansfield lawmakers welcome industrial growth, approve 321-acre rezone
Mansfield lawmakers approved a 321-acre rezone to help open doors to future high-quality, heavy manufacturing jobs in the city’s north side.
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Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services to seek levy renewal
The levy currently costs property owners 10 cents per $100 of appraised property value — roughly $100 annually for a home valued at $100,000.
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Candidate filing deadline talks return to Shelby City Council
After being denied last July, a proposed charter amendment extending the filing deadline from 75 to 90 days for Shelby candidates is back.
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Inaugural bee festival sparks buzz in downtown Shelby
The inaugural Shel-Bee Festival opened Saturday at the Black Fork Commons Plaza, attracting a large crowd of attendees.
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‘We were that close:’ Walk-off grand slam stops Madison in Elite Eight
Madison’s season ended in heartbreaking fashion Friday night after falling 6-5 to Springfield in a Division III regional final.