“In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.” (Paul Harvey) One wonders, if the late Paul Harvey were living in 2023, would he still make a statement like that? I’m not so sure there have ever been “times like these.” As we approach the election on November 7th, what […]
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Posted inCommunity Development
Black Fork Commons Plaza opens in downtown Shelby
The Black Fork Commons Plaza opened with a bang Wednesday evening in a celebration that included fireworks, live music and supporter remarks.
Posted inElections
Shelby mayor: ‘Proposing a new levy not something we take lightly’
The City of Shelby will ask voters to pass a 5-year, quarter-percent income tax levy in November, estimated to generate $500,000 annually.
Posted inNews
Demolition looms for downtown Shelby commercial property that burned
The 50/52 E. Main Street property was heavily damaged by a large structure fire, which broke out in downtown Shelby at the end of August.
Posted inLife and Culture
Fox selected the Richland SWCD Volunteer of the Year
SHELBY – Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) announced Leonard N. Fox as the 2023 Richland SWCD Volunteer of the Year at the joint Richland County Farm Bureau and Richland SWCD annual celebration on Sept. 7 at the Kehoe Center. In addition to being recognized by Richland SWCD, State Senator Mark Romanchuk, State Representative […]
Posted inBusiness
Nicole & Co., Life Is Sweet Cakery celebrate milestones in Shelby
Nicole Fortman, owner of Nicole & Co. in Shelby, still remembers the remarks made to her when she took out her very first bank loan.
Posted inNews
It runs in the family: Redden sworn-in at Shelby Fire Department
Firefighting flows through the veins of the Shelby Fire Department’s most recent hire, Calvin Redden, who was sworn-in Thursday afternoon.
Posted inNews
Richland Soil & Water discusses Black Fork ditch petition revisions for Shelby
Possible Black Fork Ditch Petition revisions were discussed Wednesday at the RSWCD board of supervisors meeting.
Posted inNews
Starting from scratch: Shelby searching for Black Fork clean-up options
The City of Shelby must search for new answers regarding the cleaning and maintenance of the Black Fork River.
Posted inNews
City of Shelby to seek fire levy in November
SHELBY — The city of Shelby will ask voters in November to pass a 5-year, quarter-percent income tax levy. If passed, the measure would generate $500,000 annually for the fire department. “We would not be bringing a levy to the table unless we felt it was truly needed for the long-term sustainability of the quality […]