MANSFIELD — Two new members joined the Mansfield Police Department Monday during a swearing-in ceremony in the City Council chambers. Joseph C. Sabo and Michael C. Nelson will begin their probationary officer duties and report to the North Central State Police Academy for basic peace officer training starting Aug. 21. Mansfield police Chief Keith Porch […]
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Shiloh Firemen’s Ox Roast raises the bar in 57th year
SHILOH — The Shiloh Fire Department raised the bar this year during the annual Firemen’s Ox Roast, despite severe weather and excessive heat. This marked the 57th edition of the annual festival, which takes place on West Main Street in the village’s downtown. “It’s a very long week that many people put many hours into,” […]
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GALLERY: 2023 Shiloh Firemen’s Ox Roast Festival
SHILOH — Folks filled West Main Street in Shiloh, OH for the closing day of the annual Firemen’s Ox Roast. The fire department served the final sandwiches of its famous beef, along with several other festival vendors. The festival concluded with the annual parade and a live performance from the Laredo Band.
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The Nail Nook Shelby celebrates with ribbon cutting
SHELBY — Prayer, deep-thought, and support from her family was all Rebekah Elliott, owner of The Nail Nook salon, needed to open her own business, just minutes from her childhood home in Shelby. Elliott stood with husband Austin, daughter Nora, Shelby Mayor Steve Schag and members of the Richland Area Chamber, to celebrate her new […]
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Open Source: What’s going on with the new Shelby Dunkin’ Donuts?
Editor’s Note: This story was written in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. SHELBY — Progress in the development of a future Mickey Mart gas station, with a built-in Dunkin’ Donuts franchise, remains to […]
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Shelby business icon Grant Milliron dies at 88
SHELBY — Shelby philanthropist and businessman Grant Milliron, 88, died Wednesday morning, leaving a strong legacy via the impact he made throughout Richland County. Born in Mansfield on Feb. 28, 1935, Milliron spent his whole life in Richland County. “An entirely unexpected pall of grief has fallen upon our fair City,” said Shelby Mayor Steve […]
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City of Shelby to seek fire levy in November
SHELBY — The city of Shelby will ask voters in November to pass a 5-year, quarter-percent income tax levy. If passed, the measure would generate $500,000 annually for the fire department. “We would not be bringing a levy to the table unless we felt it was truly needed for the long-term sustainability of the quality […]
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Got beef? Shiloh Firemen’s Ox Roast ready to go July 28-29
SHILOH — For Paul Brown, Shiloh Fireman’s Association Treasurer, two days each July revolve around one thing, beef. That’s 10,000-pounds of beef, to be exact. Preparations are in full swing ahead of the 57th annual Fireman’s Ox Roast, taking place on July 28 and 29. “Get to the festival early, if you really want some,” […]
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Got beef? Shiloh Firemen’s Ox Roast ready to go July 28-29
SHILOH — For Paul Brown, Shiloh Fireman’s Association Treasurer, two days each July revolve around one thing, beef. That’s 10,000-pounds of beef, to be exact. Preparations are in full swing ahead of the 57th annual Fireman’s Ox Roast, taking place on July 28 and 29. “Get to the festival early, if you really want some,” […]
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Shiloh residents to see water bill increase starting in 2024
SHILOH — Shiloh Village Council passed an ordinance Tuesday evening that will add an additional $3.75 per month to all village water customers’ billing effective Jan. 1, 2024. Due to inflation and an increase in the annual operating utility costs, the billing increase is necessary, said Shiloh Mayor Charles Reeder. The ordinance’s original verbiage included […]