SHELBY — Cadence Fairchild does not let grass grow under her feet. The Shelby High School sophomore has been busy developing a large crop of mums (approximately 2,300) this summer. The mums are a part of her FFA projects, along with sheep and hogs. This is her second year of raising mums. The first time […]
Janet Kehres, Special to Richland Source
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Infamy: December 7, 1941 exhibit will be in Plymouth through July 4
PLYMOUTH — It arrived on Sunday, May 30. That’s when the Plymouth Area Museum unveiled a new special exhibit called Infamy: Dec. 7, 1941. The exhibit explores the events that followed Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to America’s entry into World War II. Following the attack, communities across the country united behind […]
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Pioneer instructor shares integration of art culture with floral designs
SHELBY — Sandy Grau, Horticulture Instructor at Pioneer Career Technical Center, gave an informative presentation to the Board of Education meeting recently. Grau contacted the Cleveland Museum of Art in 2019 to provide a field trip for her students. The students toured the museum and Grau was offered a fellowship that summer through 2020. Recently, […]
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Shelby FFA serves traditional community breakfast, despite COVID-19
SHELBY — The Shelby FFA found a way to continue its long tradition of paying forward with a community breakfast. For the last 18 years, students at Shelby High School who are members of the FFA have served the Shelby community a breakfast. This year, because of COVID-19 they served the public with a drive-thru. […]
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Eisenhauer Family Farm awarded 2020 Cooperator of the Year
SHILOH — Richland Soil & Water Conservation District has awarded Randy and Eileen Eisenhauer of Eisenhauer Family Farm 2020 Cooperator of the year. The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) promotes the wise use and care of natural resources for long-term sustainability. Conservation Districts are political subdivisions of state government under the local direction […]
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Shelby’s Pearson has been a super hero to many in the community
SHELBY — People who touch your heart while growing up always leave an unforgettable memory. Phil Pearson is a teacher, resident, helper (in so many ways) is only part of the story of his career at Shelby High School and the community of Shelby. Pearson arrived at Shelby High School in 1966 and taught English […]
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Rural Shelby woman’s dream of writing career realized
SHELBY — When Faye Henderson was in the fifth grade her teacher told his students to write a story. Her imagination came alive, and she escaped into the characters, the plot, and the setting. The students considered their works were published when they had the opportunity to read them aloud. That time was the most […]
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Pioneer Career & Technology Center revises 2020-21 school calendar
SHELBY — The Pioneer Career and Technology Cengter Board of Education approved revisions to its 2020-2021 school calendar during a meeting earlier this week. Pioneer students will return Aug. 24 (juniors and NEW seniors only). On Aug. 25, classes resume for returning seniors. The Restart Plan is: All students will be in session (at PCTC) […]
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Shelby churches adjust to COVID-19 guidelines
SHELBY — As Ohio begins to emerge from the lockdown imposed by Gov. Mike DeWine, Shelby churches are implementing changes to adhere to safety policies ordered by the state’s health director Dr. Amy Acton. The First Lutheran Church on Broadway Street in Sheby is scheduled to open its doors starting June 7. Numerous guidelines will […]
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Farm Bureau celebrates 16th breakfast share among 4 local FFA chapters
SHELBY — For the 16th year Richland County Farm Bureau recently provided a breakfast for area residents. Members of four Future Farmers of America chapters, with the help of Eileen and Randy Eisenhauer, Fred Cook, and other officers of the local Farm Bureau, cooked and served the breakfast. “I really enjoyed helping with this breakfast,” […]