SHELBY — Just what does a farmer do during the winter months? Farmers use the winter months to attend to the bookkeeping part of the job. This includes taxes, land leases, meeting with seed dealers and shop for possible new equipment. It is also a good time to clean and fix the equipment. Several farm […]
Janet Kehres, Special to Richland Source
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Richland Soil & Water Conservation District recounts 2019 accomplishments
SHELBY — Erica Thomas, District Administrator of Richland Soil and Water Conservation District has accomplished a lot since her reign began one year ago. She has a degree in Environmental Policy and a Masters in Agriculture. Previously she worked with the state Legislative Commission on budgets and management. She and her two daughters live in […]
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Pioneer graduates 71 from adult education programs
SHELBY — Smiles were abundant Wednesday night in the Pioneer Arena during the adult education graduation ceremony. A total of 47 “completers” received their certification in either Phlebotomy, STNA, Welding, or Clinical Medical Assistant. Another 24 adults also received their high school diplomas. Superintendent Greg Nickoli welcomed the students, families and distinguished guests followed by […]
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Pioneer students produce 1,000 gallons of soup for 137 families in need
SHELBY — Pioneer Career and Technical Center students produced more than 1,000 gallons of soup for 137 families in need last month, according to a report by Mary Jean Theaker, Student Liaison for Pioneer. Chef Seth Weibel, Supervisor of the Culinary Arts program and his students, with adults from a local ministry team, partnered to […]
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Drone class considered at Pioneer Career & Technology Center
SHELBY — Participating in a drone class last year spiked the interest of numerous students at Pioneer Career & Technology Center, according to superintendent Greg Nickoli. As a result, Nickoli suggested the possibility of adding a drone class as an elective offered to the students on a regular basis at Monday night’s October Board of […]
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Buckeye Iron Will club to celebrate 22nd annual tractor & engine show Sept. 7-8
MANSFIELD — The Buckeye Iron Will Club will celebrate it’s 22nd annual Tractor and Engine Show the weekend of Sept. 7 and 8 at the Richland County Fairgrounds. It will also be in conjunction with the 64th annual Richland County Steamthreshers Association Show. This year the main feature will be the White Family of tractors […]
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Theatre 166 is new on Pioneer Career and Technology Center’s schedule
MANSFIELD — The Performing Arts Program at Pioneer Career and Technology Center has moved from Fourth Street in Mansfield to 166 Park Avenue West, adjacent to the Renaissance Theatre. Currently there is a small parking lot and a building between the two structures. However, plans are in the process to raze the building and renovate […]
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Shelby teacher selected as a Jennings Action Research Fellow
SHELBY — The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation recently chose Shelby City Schools’ teacher Jennifer Steele-Rehberg as a “Jennings Action Research Fellow.” Steele-Rehberg, a third grader teacher at Dowds Elementary School, is one of 16 teachers in northeast Ohio to earn the title in 2019, which was presented at Kent State University. “Since 1959, the Jennings Foundation has […]
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Theakers to be recognized for long service to Ohio school boards
SHELBY — Doug and Mary Jean Theaker, board members at Pioneer Career and Technology Center, will be recognized next month for their long service to school boards in Ohio. Douglas Theaker has compiled 45 years service and Mary Jean has 30 years. They both will receive a Central Region Milestone Service award on Sept. 25 […]
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Local pilots participate in Oshkosh flying convention
Seven north central Ohio pilots were among those in attendance recently at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Fly-in convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This marked the 50th consecutive year of this annual event. Among those who attended were: Mark Friebel, Randy Broderick, John Ensman, Jim Gorman, Mike Gwirtz, Frank Bishop, and Dr. Greg Rinehart. […]