CENTERBURG – Randy Bradford never realized his high school dream of a career in radio. Instead, this week he will close the book on 47 years in public education when he retiresas director of transportation and building maintenance at Centerburg Local Schools, a position he has held for the last eight years. Earlier, he served […]
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Whippets begin quest for 1st boys state basketball title at Final 4 in Dayton
COLUMBUS – Shelby’s quest to bring home the first boys state basketball title has reached the Final Four for the first time in school history. The second-ranked Whippets (25-2) next step in the journey is Saturday’s Division II state semifinal clash with Zanesville Maysville (25-3) on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the University of Dayton. By […]
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Shelby holds off Lima Shawnee for 1st regional final berth since 1957
After leading by 11 at halftime, the Whippets held off a furious rally from Lima Shawnee to win a Division II regional semifinal game, 59-50.
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Shelby, Lima Shawnee have history in regional tournament
Familiar foes, Shelby and Lima Shawnee have previously met twice in the regional semifinals during the 1998-99 and 2020-21 seasons.
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Sweet 16 bound: Shelby rolls past Lexington for district championship
The Whippets are Sweet 16 bound after a 62-52 win over Lexington in a Div. II district final before a sellout crowd at Ontario High School.
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Mechanics Bank announces 2 promotions
MANSFIELD – Mechanics Bank has announced the following two promotions: Nick Gesouras has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Banking Officer. Nick joined Mechanics in 2011 and has over 35 years of experience in Investment and Trust Services. He will expand his duties to include overall bank development in addition to Trust Services. Nick […]
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U.S. 30 broadband internet project scheduled for discussion Tuesday
MANSFIELD — A proposed broadband internet expansion along U.S. 30 across north central Ohio will be discussed Tuesday during a meeting with Richland County commissioners. Local leaders plan to seek information from providers interested in constructing broadband infrastructure between Wooster and Lima, including Richland, Ashland and Crawford counties. Commissioner Tony Vero said the high-speed internet […]
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First Federal Community Bank announces Crall as President & CEO
BUCYRUS — The Community Investors Bancorp, Inc. and First Federal Community Bank Board of Directors has announced that it has named Steven R. Crall as President & CEO. The promotion was effective Oct. 9, 2023. Crall served as a Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer with the First Federal Community Bank for the past […]
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Leon Bibb is featured speaker at Gravity Ohio dinner
MANSFIELD — Veteran news anchor Leon Bibb will join Jay Fox for a Gravity Ohio Up Close & Personal presentation in the Kobacker Room at Dan Lew Exchange on On Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Bibb will share highlights of his 50+ year career and discuss the significance of being the first […]