SHELBY — Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas are now a legal possibility for Shelby. City Council on Monday repealed Section 612.11 of the city’s codified ordinances, which had prohibited consumption of beer or any intoxicating liquor on public land. The language repealed is still covered under the Ohio Revised Code, the difference being that state law […]
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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Magnitude of Grant Milliron felt Wednesday at Shelby High School
SHELBY — The magnitude of Grant Milliron’s impact was felt throughout the halls of Shelby High School on Wednesday. A long line of family, friends and community members filled the hallways, admiring tables full of pictures and memories of Milliron. Floral arrangements sent by friends and local businesses lined the hall to the school’s performing […]
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BlueScope Recycling plants pollinator garden at Shelby park
SHELBY – Investing in the environment ranks highly on the list of company beliefs for BlueScope Recycling and Materials. The recycling center at 2384 Springmill Road in Mansfield, recently partnered with the City of Shelby to create a pollinator garden at Rabold Park on North Long Street in Shelby. Savannah Vulgamore, senior environmental and sustainability […]
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Mansfield Police Dept. welcomes 2 new officers
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 […]