The Shelby High School “All-Alumni Weekend” kicks off on Friday Oct. 4 with a free concert from 7 to 11 p.m. in the Black Fork Commons.
Black Fork Commons
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Lack of needed power supply hurt chance at ‘large’ economical development in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Spec buildings can be constructed. Roads can be built. Storm sewers can be dug and installed. Tax abatements can be proposed. All of that work can be done in advance in the hopes of greasing the skids to attract new economic development. But if a potential new industry has electrical power needs that […]
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GALLERY: Bicycle Days opening draws big crowd to downtown Shelby
Shelby Bicycle Days festival opened Friday morning at the Black Fork Commons, providing food, events and live music for local residents.
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Sorellé & a mechanical bull: Shelby Bicycle Days expands entertainment
The singing sisters of Sorellé and a mechanical bull are among new entertainment additions featured this year at Shelby Bicycle Days.
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Shelby CIC hopeful downtown splash fountain will return soon
Installation of a new trench drainage system began Tuesday at the Black Fork Commons Plaza splash fountain in downtown Shelby.
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Shelby Park Board approves alcohol option for special event reservations
A new application, approved Monday by the Shelby Park Board, allows renters to be approved for alcohol consumption during special events.
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Rising Westinghouse costs, state funding rules will delay Shelby eyesore cleanup
MANSFIELD — Rising costs to finish the demolition and cleanup of former Westinghouse properties in Mansfield will delay similar work planned for what has been described as the “biggest eyesore in Shelby.” Those increased costs — coupled with the Ohio Department of Development’s rules on how additional funds for ongoing projects can be obtained — […]
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Ready for a musical summer? AFM Local 159 has lengthy list of free concerts
MANSFIELD — The American Federation of Musicians Local 159 in Mansfield has announced its 2024 Summer “Music in the Parks” schedule of free concerts. “This summer’s concerts will offer everything from a 52-member concert band to a four-piece country band, according to MITP coordinator Steve Brown. According to the group’s website, “Since 1896, the American […]
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Deja vu: Morgenstern challenges Vero in Richland County commissioner race
MANSFIELD — It’s deja vu all over again in the Republican Party primary race for Richland County commissioner. Incumbent Tony Vero meets challenger David Morgenstern in a rematch of the race between the two in 2020. The race four years ago was not close, as the attorney from Lexington earned his second term in office. […]
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State of the City: Shelby is ‘solid, fiscally sound’ says mayor
Shelby Mayor Steve Schag reported the city is “solid and fiscally sound” during the State of the City address Monday.