SHELBY — The Shelby Police Department is ready to upgrade its four-year-old body cameras worn by officers. Shelby City Council on Monday evening unanimously passed an emergency resolution to apply for […]
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Posted inOpen source
Daily Hero: Respiratory therapists on the frontline of COVID-19 crisis
EDITOR’S NOTE: We asked readers to nominate heroes from the community during the coronavirus crisis using our Open Source platform. MANSFIELD — Medical professionals are truly the first line of defense […]
Posted inNews
50 years later: Retired Mansfield policeman reflects on Kent State shootings
MANSFIELD — Just a few days ago, Frank Foti’s wife turned to him and asked, “You know it’s been 50 years since that day at Kent?” Foti considered the thought, incredulous. […]
Posted inSenior spotlights
Introducing Senior Spotlights, honoring area graduates
The class of 2020 has certainly had a memorable senior year…albeit for all the wrong reasons. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost all the good parts of senior year – […]
Posted inEducation
Shelby considering ‘every option’ for graduation ceremony in May
SHELBY — As the current school year comes to a close, the question on many high school seniors’ minds turns to graduation: Will a ceremony be possible during the COVID-19 pandemic? […]
Posted inCovid19, News
Bucyrus police chief reveals COVID-19 diagnosis
BUCYRUS — Bucyrus Police Chief David Koepke has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a post on the department Facebook page. At 10:30 p.m. on Saturday evening, Koepke shared that what […]
Posted inElections, News
4 candidates battle in 2 primaries for vacated State Representative seat
Editor’s note: This story was initially published March 10 in anticipation of the March 17 in-person primary election, which was extended until April 28 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will […]
Posted inNews
Shelby tornado: One year later, a story of resilience
SHELBY — Russell and Kelly Cushman get a little nervous when the wind blows too hard. Their caution is for good reason – one year ago on April 14, the Cushmans […]
Posted inCovid19, News
Local churches get creative for Easter Sunday services during COVID-19 crisis
SHELBY — Few holidays are more important in the Christian faith than Easter Sunday. It’s a time to celebrate renewal and redemption, typically honored by attending church services and sharing food […]
Posted inLife and culture
Madison grad helps Easter Bunny deliver smiles on Sunday
MANSFIELD — Most people don’t have an Easter Bunny costume just laying around their house – but then again, Jessica Sims isn’t like most people. To celebrate the Easter holiday, Sims […]