MANSFIELD — The two newest members of the Richland County Junior Fair royalty are continuing a 50-year tradition. The 2024 Junior Fair King is 18-year-old Anderson Roll of Freedom Wranglers 4-H and Shelby FFA. The Junior Fair Queen is 17-year-old Gracie Rodman of Richland Round-Up 4-H and Shelby FFA.
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‘If not us, then who?’: Shelby Foundation begins work inside downtown buildings
Work inside multiple downtown Shelby buildings, purchased in March by The Shelby Foundation, is officially underway.
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Shelby trio completes 50-mile Burning River Endurance Run
Chris Zuercher, Jordann Garrett and Tiffany Smedley completed the 50-mile Burning River Endurance Run in Cuyahoga Falls on July 27.
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Shelby’s First Lutheran Church plans Aug. 11 ice cream social, back-to-school carnival
First Lutheran Church Shelby has planned an ice cream social, Aug. 11, and back to school carnival, Aug. 14.
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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.
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Shelby hires Andrew McFarland as next middle school principal
Andrew McFarland was hired Tuesday as Shelby’s next middle school principal, following approval from the district’s board of education.
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Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment celebrates student achievements
SHELBY — The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment has been busy in June and July, according to Sensei Reneta Music. “We performed at the Ontario Children’s Festival, had a booth set up and performed at the Shelby Car Show/Farmer’s Market,” Music said. “Additionally, we had two promotion days, one in July and one in […]
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Richland Outreach Center offers new Shelby programs
SHELBY — Richland Outreach Center announced its expansion to the Shelby Dream Center in February. ROC is hosting community outreach events.
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GALLERY: 2nd annual ‘Hudson’s Duck Drop’ races down Black Fork
More than 800 rubber ducks were dropped Saturday from Shelby’s Main Street bridge into the Black Fork River.
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Shelby aiming to enhance safety for kids who walk, bike to school
Shelby City Schools will receive consultant assistance from ODOT to help develop a school travel plan for three of the district’s schools.