After his first month in office, Shelby Mayor Steve Schag delivered the mayor’s annual report, known as the “State off the City” address, during the council meeting on Monday evening. Schag touched on a number of accomplishments in the city of Shelby throughout the past year and alluded to exciting projects to come in 2015. […]
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2015 Rehab Telethon set for February 7 at Richland Mall
The 2015 Rehab Telethon is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 from Noon to 9 p.m. The broadcast will be live from the Center Court at Richland Mall. All proceeds will benefit The Rehab Center. The Rehab Center, A Catalyst Company, is a non-profit comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation center serving children and adults in north central Ohio. […]
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Snow emergency status for Wednesday, Feb. 4
Snow Emergencies for surrounding counties are as follows. Snow Emergency Classifications LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously. LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is […]
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Shelby council sets salaries for elected officials
SHELBY, Ohio–After a number of amendments, Shelby City Council voted on Monday evening to freeze the wages of all elected officials for the years 2016 and 2017 in order to help the city’s General Fund get back on its feet. Council passed Ordinance 1-2015 on Monday setting the salaries of the five members of council […]
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Commissioner Marilyn John settles into new office
In her second month as a Richland County commissioner, Marilyn John has been busy adjusting to her new role while learning as much as she can on the job. So far, it’s been a positive experience. “I’m enjoying it a lot,” said John. “It’s definitely something new, but still some of what I was doing […]
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Richland County Foundation kicks off its nonprofit capactiy building program
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Foundation held an orientation for the inaugural class of its Osborne Meese Academy. The program is designed to build and support nonprofit organizations and to act as a catalyst to encourage stronger collaboration in the community. The Osborne Meese Academy encompasses three key components: education, professional support and grant […]
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Secretary of State to hold open office hours in Crawford County
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced February regional office hours. Regional liaisons for the Secretary of State’s office will be in 31 counties around Ohio. The purpose of open office hours is to give local residents an opportunity to learn more about, and stay connected with, the Secretary of State’s office […]
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Hazardous Weather Outlook issued for frigid temperatures
CLEVELAND, Ohio–(Monday, Feb. 2, 9:43 p.m.)–A Hazardous Weather Outlook was issued by the National Weather Service for north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio for Monday through Tuesday morning and again Thursday into Friday. Wind chills will be in single digits below zero.
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Shelby residents speak out against tax ordinance at council
Shelby City Council passed legislation in December to reduce the credit allowed for income tax paid to other municipalities, and residents are still speaking out against it. The legislation was part of measures to increase revenue to the city’s shrinking General Fund. Three Shelby citizens spoke during the public comment portion of Monday’s council meeting, […]
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Mansfield police catch suspects in recent bank robberies
MANSFIELD, Ohio — In response to the recent rash of robberies that have occurred in Mansfield, Ken Coontz, chief of the Mansfield Police Department, firmly stated, “If you are going to come in Mansfield and you are going to commit violent crime, we will use every resource available–local, state, federal, national–to bring you back to […]