Shelby Daily Globe News (2024)

SANDUSKY -- A Sandusky woman won the $15-million top prize playing 50th Anniversary scratch-off game, the Ohio Lottery Commission announced.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued the following reprieves of execution June 14:

A heat wave with temperatures soaring into the 90s is set to blanket Shelby and surrounding areas starting this Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order authorizing the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to immediately classify nine synthetic opioids as Schedule I controlled substances, effectively banning their sale and use in the state.

Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, came to Shelby Elementary School this week.

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Ohio -- including in Richland County -- that were affected by tornadoes that began on March 14.

Shelby athletes and coaches brought home hardware at the recent Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference spring sports banquet.

In a comprehensive session, the Shelby City Council addressed a series of issues from their standing and special committees, focusing on public works, community development, and parking issues.

Meet Gump!! He came in as a stray on 2/21/24 with his friend, Bubba. We think he is about a year old. Look at this smile!!

Multiple Shelby elementary students were in the spotlight at the most recent Shelby Board of Education meeting. Here is a look at them as they were individually recognized in remarks by Principal Kelly Kuhn.

Seltzer Pool is set to offer swim lessons once again this year, with a couple evening classes added to the list.

Plans to demolish a longstanding landmark in the city of Shelby have hit a roadblock.

The time period from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend is referred to as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer.

Duke Reese and the South All-Stars just kept moving the chains.

When it comes to success, Shelby High School's Class of 2024 will be one to remember.

The city of Shelby has announced plans to move nearly $11 million from U.S. Bank in response to the bank's announcement that it will close its Shelby branch in July.

YOUNGSTOWN – Someone in Youngstown woke up $100,000 richer after the June 3 Powerball drawing.

The American Federation of Musicians Local 159 in Mansfield announces its 2024 FREE Summer “Music in the Parks” series, which will once again be held on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Black Fork Commons Amphitheater in downtown Shelby.

MARION — A crash involving a deer and a motorcycle turned fatal in a nighttime crash along State Route 37, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported Sunday.

COLUMBUS -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration from President Joe Biden to support eight counties impacted by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes in early April.

LIMA -- A winner is celebrating snagging $1-million on the Ohio Lottery’s $20, $1,000,000 Cashword scratch-off, the state lottery commission reports.

A new telephone scam is being reported within the 419 area code.

The U.S. Coast Guard located and towed a disabled vessel with four people aboard on Lake Erie 6.5 miles northeast of Kelleys Island, Ohio.

The Shelby Fire Department swiftly responded to a reported structure fire on Main Street on Friday night, successfully containing and extinguishing a dryer fire with no injuries, officials reported.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) provided updated data on unemployment claims filed in Ohio.

COLUMBUS -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks announced more than a dozen new transportation projects that aim to support job growth and retention, the state announced.

Shelby's Madison Henkel earned All-Ohio status with a 3rd place long jump finish in the Division 2 OHSAA State track and field championships. See today's sports on Page 8 for full coverage of the Shelby athletes who competed in the event held in Dayton.

Here’s a few photos from girls coach pitch softball Ace Hardware/Carothers Pest Control vs Kehres Farms/Hockenberry Trucking & Excavating in Shelby recently.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning effective until 10:15 p.m. Wednesday for southwestern Knox County, including the area around Martinsburg.

Nissan warns owners of older vehicles not to drive them

Wildlife was enjoying the setting along the Richland B&O Bike Trail this week as the morning was getting underway and stormy conditions were giving way to more pleasant conditions.

We're gonna miss this face! The bus drivers stopped for a quick photo during the last few days of school in the PK-8 bus loop with retiring driver Randy Pry.

OTTAWA COUNTY – The Sandusky post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Monday on State Route 269 at Danbury Road North in Danbury Township.

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 71 near resulted in the death of a Rochester, N.Y. man, authorities reported Monday.

The Shelby Memorial Day Parade was a huge success as many gathered together throughout downtown Shelby on Monday morning.

Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Shelby Elementary School the week of June 3.

Shelby's Madison Henkel earned All-Ohio status with a 3rd place long jump finish in the Division 2 OHSAA State track and field championships on Friday. This is the second year in a row Henkel made All-Ohio platform in the long jump. Last year, as a freshman, Henkel finished 5th. Check for co…

Here is a look at Shelby athletes competing at thestate track and field championships in Dayton on Friday.

Shelby High School celebrated its 149th commencement on Sunday, honoring the achievements of its senior class of 2024 at the graduation ceremony.

PUT-IN-BAY -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has started renovations to the Put-In-Bay Aquatic Visitor Center to provide an educational experience that highlights fishing and the rich Lake Erie ecosystem.

COLUMBUS -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 14 crashes resulting in 17 deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2024 Memorial Day weekend, provisional statistics show.

Shelby's Graham Yeager and the Whippet boys 4x800 relay team are headed to Dayton next weekend for state meet.

Shelby FFA hosted the Shelby City Schools kindergarten students on Monday morning at the Shelby FFA Ag Barn.

Meet Arnold!! He is came in as a stray on 2/8/24. We think he is about a year old.

This year's birthday of the Girl Scouts represented more than a one-day celebration in Shelby.

This year is the 15th anniversary of the John and Helen Yetzer Memorial Scholarship.

Shelbygirlstrack held its 2024 season banquet on May 20.

Through much hard work and dedication during her educational career, Guinevere Wagner is the Shelby High School Class of 2024 valedictorian.

During the most recent Utilities and Streets Committee meeting, National Public Works Week was recognized by Utilities Director John Ensman.

Here is the list of graduating seniors from Pioneer Career and Technology Center.

The city of Shelby officially joined the Purple Heart Trail in a special ceremony at Shelby City Hall on Monday evening May 20.