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Shelby Police Dept. welcomes new officers
SHELBY — Two-year-old Aralena Howard held the police badge in her tiny hands, tilting it back and forth and watching the reflections shift in its silver surface. Her father held her snug in his arms as he took his oath of office, joining the ranks of the Shelby Police Department. The department swore in two […]
Posted inHousing, News
MMHA board votes to reinstate Andrews, some question legality
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority board voted to Friday to reinstate recently terminated executive director Steve Andrews, against the advice of its then-legal counsel. Board members voted 3-1 to reinstate Andrews, who was terminated by a 3-0 vote on Jan. 24. Chairwoman Kathy Shambre and board members Ron Biddle and Barbara Fulton voted […]
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Judge bars 2 MMHA board members from serving until lawsuit decided
Editor’s Note Editor’s Note: Events in this story took place prior to reinstatement of Steve Andrews as executive director of the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority during a meeting on March 3. MANSFIELD — Judge Brent Robinson has barred two board members of the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority from voting in future meetings until a lawsuit against […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Library hosts monthlong baby supply donation drive for low-income moms
MANSFIELD — Kim Miller has seen many new mothers faced with a tough decision: Whether to buy baby supplies or groceries. As a community health worker, she acts as a support system and advocate for individuals facing barriers like homelessness, unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, unplanned pregnancies and limited prenatal care. With the Moms and Babies […]
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Shelby Pickleball courts to be complete by July
SHELBY — The new pickleball courts at Seltzer Park should be ready for gameplay by July, the city of Shelby’s project coordinator Joe Gies said. Last fall, the city parks board voted to repurpose part of the park’s two aging tennis courts. Current site plans call for the installation of three pickleball courts, which would span the northern […]
Posted inEducation
Mind games: school chess clubs foster friendships, critical thinking
MANSFIELD — Alim Rawls does his best to stay focused on school, but sometimes he’d just rather play chess. A sophomore at Mansfield Senior High, Rawls has taught multiple friends how to play using a foldable board he carries around in his backpack. He typically plays during lunch. He’s also admitted to the occasional game […]
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Primrose residents pay it forward with random act of kindness for fellow seniors
LEXINGTON — Bobbi Patrick turned a knitted hat over in her hands. “Oh, that’s so cute,” she gushed, admiring the handiwork on the multicolored beanie. Patrick received the unexpected gift Thursday after stopping by the Lexington Senior Center for lunch. Residents of Primrose Retirement Community surprised their fellow seniors by showing up to pass out […]