SHELBY — My name is Urban. I am a goat. Actually, I am a breeding doe who will make my first appearance in public at the Richland County Fair the first week of August. My current owner is Bailey Walter. She graduated from Shelby High School a couple of months ago. She was a Shelby […]
Janet Kehres, Special to Richland Source
Local union develops Dan Dowds Memorial Scholarship
SHELBY — Daniel Grant Dowds was a Shelby High School graduate of 1972. He joined the Army and spent time in Germany. After his duty in the Army, he worked construction until he was able to attend Firefighter School. “Big Dan” was well known in his community as a firefighter, paramedic, and paramedic instructor. He […]
Mansfield’s Oak Hill Cottage preserves 19th century lifestyle
This is the second article of a series on area fun places to visit this summer following the RichHistory event. MANSFIELD – Oak Hill Cottage is a large “cottage villa” in the Gothic Revival style. Railroad builder and grist mill owner, John Riley Robinson, built the home beside a giant old oak tree in 1847, […]
Rich history is alive throughout Richland County
MANSFIELD — If you didn’t visit one of the museums in Richland County this past weekend you missed RichHistory Weekend. The event is also linked to a lengthy list of historical sites and establishments from all over the county, including: Shelby Museum, Kingwood Center Gardens, Little Buckeye Children’s Museum, Lucas Area Historical Society, Malabar Farm […]
Easter Bunny drops in on youngsters at Shelby church
SHELBY — Saturday morning was bright and sunny as three age groups swarmed the Shelby Christian & Missionay Alliance Church grounds hunting for Easter Eggs. The event was a cooperative effort with Shelby Y, US Bank, Mr. Ed, and SCMA Church. Participants were directed to the sanctuary where they were invited to have a picture […]
Pioneer Career Technology Center celebrates 50 years
SHELBY — Pioneer Career Technology Center celebrated its 50th anniversary on Friday with a variety of events. The school day started when the school hosted a “Pancakes for Breakfast” meal for all students and their parents in the large arena. After breakfast the students gave their parents a tour of their respective labs. Also available […]
Shelby Middle School teacher helps students go green
SHELBY — Mindy Rowlands, a teacher at Shelby Middle School, is doing “her thing” again this year when it comes to preserving the environment. On Saturday, March 23, several of Rowland’s students assisted Shelby-area residents in unloading unwanted electronics at the school. The group had a very successful event and wishes to thank the residents […]
