SHELBY — The Milliron Foundation has acquired 19 Mansfield Ave. in Shelby and will redevelop it into apartments, the Shelby Community Improvement Corporation announced Tuesday. The redevelopment will include extensive renovations over the next three years, transforming the building into approximately 24 market-rate residential units, including a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments. Once complete, […]
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Designing the Future: Richland County, Mansfield & Shelby launch ‘RICHLAND UNITED 2050’ to shape next 25 years
RICHLAND COUNTY — Leaders from Richland County, Mansfield, and Shelby officially launched “RICHLAND UNITED 2050, Smart Growth, Planned Well,” a joint effort to create a Comprehensive Land-Use Plan for the county’s growth over the next 25 years. While “land-use planning” may sound like technical jargon, its impact is felt daily by every resident. It determines […]
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Schag orders flags lowered to honor former Shelby Mayor James Hunter
According to city officials, former mayor James Hunter passed away this week. Hunter was also a two-term councilman, as well as an educator.
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2025 Shelby High senior opens Whimsy Tulip Boutique on Main Street
On Tuesday, Winck celebrated the grand opening of her own store at 39 E. Main Street.
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Shelby mourns the loss of its first elected female mayor
Doris Payne-Biglin made history in 1996 by becoming the first woman elected mayor of the City of Shelby. She also served as a councilwoman.
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Economic development & housing: Shelby looks ahead to 2025 initiatives
Shelby Mayor Steve Schag said a transformational housing project in the city’s northeast quadrant is “gaining traction.”
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Shelby’s Mickey Mart & Dunkin’ Donuts could open in 4 to 8 weeks
Shelby Mayor Steve Schag said Monday that a grand opening of the Mickey Mart and Dunkin’ Donuts is anticipated in the next month or two.
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Life of Shelby Blues icon Charles Follis characterized by faith & fortitude
“Charles Follis Day,” celebrated in Ohio annually on Feb. 3, presents a chance to encourage a day dedicated to acts of kindness.
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Richland County sees increased interest from housing developers
ONTARIO — Housing development was a hot topic during a Richland County mayoral panel hosted this week by the Richland Area Chamber. A countywide housing study conducted in 2023 outlined a dire need for housing development. Based on trends from the past decade, the authors projected Richland County will need to add 2,475 owner-occupied units […]
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Richland County growth: Food. Solar. Spec buildings. Cannabis dispensaries.
ONTARIO — Fast food, renewable energy, a spec building and recreational cannabis dispensaries. Ongoing economic development takes many forms, according to Richland County mayors. Mayors from eight cities and villages gathered Wednesday to talk about the state of economic development, housing and more during a mayoral panel hosted by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic […]