SHELBY — The Shelby Car Wash has a collection of new things at 204 N. Gamble St. New lighting. New free air station. New credit card readers. New bug brush. And new owners — Nate and Katie Crnjak. The Crnjak’s took ownership of the wash on May 25 and held a grand re-opening on July 9, which […]
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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Shelby Help Line Ministries launches back-to-school supply effort
SHELBY — Shelby Help Line Ministries has begun collecting supplies, backpacks and clothing in preparation for its back-to-school distribution, providing for children and families within the community. Last school year, 174 children were assisted with school supplies and clothing by the organization. The ministry also distributed 59 vouchers to parents with students in grades Pre-K […]
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Have a day, Tim Tarvin! City of Shelby honors retiring school district superintendent
SHELBY — Tim Tarvin spent 11,315 days working in the Shelby City Schools, the final 4,380 as the district superintendent. Mayor Steve Schag wasn’t going to let him retire without just one more. Schag declared Monday night during a City Council meeting that July 31 will be recognized as Superintendent Tim Tarvin Day in the […]
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Shelby Historic Preservation Commission drafting project guidelines for historic district
SHELBY — The Shelby Historic Preservation Commission on Friday discussed next steps with the Shelby Center Historic District after receiving state grant approval. The grant funds from the State Historic Preservation Office are to assist the commission with writing design guidelines for properties within the historic district’s outlined area. The amount of the grant has not […]
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Bill Varble left a lasting legacy in the Shelby community
SHELBY — Erik Will was a kindergarten student at Auburn Elementary when he first saw Bill Varble, the Shelby High School football coach. It made an impression. “During the fall of 1984, I remember seeing Varble walking up and down the halls of Auburn. I remember thinking, ‘Oh man! That’s Coach Varble’,” said Will, who […]
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Shiloh puts brakes on proposed frisbee golf park
SHILOH — A local Mennonite group, which proposed a new village park in November 2022, is reportedly no longer interested in the project. “For right now it’s a dead issue,” Shiloh mayor Charles Reeder said Tuesday. “The Mennonites don’t want it.” The subject of the proposed park again sparked lengthy conversation during resident input at […]
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Shiloh Village Council moves one step closer to water-rate increase
SHILOH — Shiloh Village Council moved one step closer Tuesday evening to raising water rates already among the highest in the state. An ordinance that would increase the village’s base water rates by 3 percent was read for a second time and is set to be voted on July 25. The proposed increase is part […]
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First ‘Hudson’s Duck Drop’ to be held July 22 in Shelby
SHELBY — Parrot’s Head Pub in Shelby will host the first Hudson’s Duck Drop fundraiser to celebrate the life of Hudson Curren and raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. Hudson’s parents, Charlie and Kate Curren, have spent months planning the July 22 event to honor their son. “We were finally able […]
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Safety first: Young cyclists practice road safety at Shelby Bicycle Days kids’ bike clinic
SHELBY — The kids’ bike clinic at Shelby’s annual Bicycle Days festival on Saturday gave children the opportunity to learn hands-on bike tuning skills. Rider safety during the summer months was also taught while kids navigated the obstacle course setup on the Seltzer Park tennis courts. Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Civista Bank and Hess Industries joined […]
