“If you bring food, it’s always good,” said Ian Chambers, HOPE’s pantry specialist. “Money is sometimes better because you can get more from the food bank with that.”
Logan Adams
An alumnus of THE Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism covering the City of Shelby for Richland Source. Talk ball with me or send tips at logan@richlandsource.com!
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Otters, sloths and zebras, oh my! Westmeister Farm brings exotic wildlife to Shelby
Shawn Westmeister had two demands for Lynn when they got married: he didn’t want to live out in the country, and he didn’t want animals.
Clearly, he loves his wife.
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A coney’s worst day: Richland Carrousel Park hosts Coney Fest to beat a dog day afternoon
Where else can you find an array of coney dogs, crates of snakes and so much more, all with a carousel in the backdrop?
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Heart of the City Cruise-In makes vintage car fans want to ‘Beg, Borrow & Steal’
Cars of all makes and models, some dating back to the 1920s, lined the Richland County Fairgrounds as car owners, sellers and viewers alike listened to a performance from Mansfield pop band Ohio Express.
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Brother to brother: Brady Bowman ties Shelby receptions record with sibling Blaine in blowout of Lex
Sibling rivalries are common among athletes. The Bowman brothers are neck and neck in theirs.
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Power & passion: Mansfield athlete’s weight-loss journey turns into bronze medal
Nunes-Quimby spent the first three decades of her life away from athletics. That changed when her kids started taekwondo. Nunes-Quimby, 150 pounds heavier than she is today, began taking fitness classes at the same gym and later transitioned into combat sports.
It quickly became a hard-to-shake habit.
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Plymouth finishes renovations to village fire department
“The fire station is completed,” Councilman Matthew Patrick said. “We went through, saw some things we didn’t like and had them fixed … It looks absolutely great.”
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Fast start, strong finish: Shelby seniors set the tone early in 54-0 shutout over Madison
The Shelby Whippets have a huge senior class on their 2026 football team. Those seniors were on display Friday night, especially Brady Bowman and Michael Shepherd.
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Ready, set, throw: 18-hole disc golf course opens at Middle Park in Mansfield
Middle Park was closed last year, with run-down bridges and trash all over. The installation of a new 18-hole disc golf course, “The Hollow at Middle Park,” signifies how far the area has come.
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Back to the Wells: Mount Vernon native looks to power Ohio State men’s basketball
“All of my goals at Mount Vernon were to get to a high-major university, and my journey took me to the NBA. But somehow the NBA and Australia led me to a high-major team, and it just happens to be here in Ohio.”