SHELBY -- The city of Shelby's leaf collection program is set to get started later this month.

8:30 p.m. Monday update 

JACKSON TOWNSHIP — Bolstered by an anonymous offer of financial assistance for landscaping, Jackson Township trustees are making plans to make a newly installed flag pole even more of a landmark in their community.

UPDATED at 12:50 p.m. MondaySHELBY -- The Shelby City School District reported Saturday that it has learned that a Shelby High School student has tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first reported case involving a Shelby student since the pandemic began this past March.In addition, nin…

JACKSON TOWNSHIP — As they got their October meeting schedule started, Jackson Township trustees received an update from the Shelby Fire Department, which provides services to the township and its residents.

Acting on a proposal submitted by Superintendent Tim Tarvin, the Shelby Board of Education voted 5-0 on Monday, Oct. 12 to adjust the district's coronavirus operating plan.

MANSFIELD -- Early in-person voting is continuing for the Nov. 3 general election.

Heavy machinery is at work behind Shelby Middle School as part of site preparations for the new kindergarten through eighth-grade school that is to open in 2022. 

Ohio's coronavirus cases continue to go up, Gov. Mike DeWine reported in his briefing on Tuesday when he equated the pandemic's status as possibly reaching halftime of a football game. 

Here's a look at the free drive-thru meal event on Thursday, Oct. 8 at First Presbyterian Church in Shelby. 

JACKSON TOWNSHIP — Encouraged by improvements at historic London Cemetery, Jackson Township is embarking on another cemetery upgrade.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP -- Township trustees opened their October meeting schedule on Tuesday, Oct. 6 with a full agenda that included updates on road projects and highlights of recent initiatives.

SHELBY — As it awaited word on whether Richland County would move to purple in the state’s coronavirus color-coded system and any ramifications, the Shelby City Health Department provided an update Wednesday, Oct. 7 to City Council’s Safety Committee on the Shelby case count.

SHELBY — A special musical event is scheduled for the Shelby area.

SHELBY — When it comes to the recently donated bleachers from the former Mansfield Motor Speedway, Shelby High School plans on putting them to use sooner rather than later.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP — No cause has been determined for a fire that damaged a home off Myers Road earlier this week.

Shelby schools Superintendent Tim Tarvin issued an update Thursday afternoon as the state of Ohio issued new data on coronavirus.

Richland County stayed out of the purple on Thursday in Ohio's coronavirus color-coded system, keeping businesses and other entities open.

SHELBY -- Shelby schools Superintendent Tim Tarvin issued an update Wednesday on instruction plans as the state prepared to issue its weekly coronavirus update.

SHELBY — A locally owned Shelby business celebrated its new location on Thursday, Oct. 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that culminated a sizable business expansion.

SHELBY -- Long in the planning stages, site work is beginning to prepare land behind Shelby Middle School for a new pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade building, Shelby Schools Superintendent Tim Tarvin told the Board of Education on Monday night. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for 1…

SHELBY -- With a parade through downtown and a special ceremony at Skiles Field where Shelby High School's homecoming queen and king were crowned, Wednesday night provided special moments for students, their families and others.

RICHLAND COUNTY — Momentum is building for the Nov. 3 general election as Richland County election officials continue their preparations ahead of early voting that starts Oct. 6.

SHELBY — Like the graduating class before them, current seniors at Shelby High School are adjusting to changes the pandemic era is bringing.

SHELBY  -- Superintendent Tim Tarvin provided an update Friday on Richland County moving to red in the state's color-coded coronavirus tracking system and what that designation means for Shelby  City Schools.

SHELBY -- Long in the planning stages, site work is beginning to prepare land behind Shelby Middle School for a new pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade building, Shelby Schools Superintendent Tim Tarvin told the Board of Education on Monday night.

SHELBY- Many gathered together to celebrate and honor Charles Follis, the first African American professional football player in America, on Friday morning Sept. 25 in downtown Shelby.

SHELBY — Addressing the Shelby Board of Education on Sept. 28, Superintendent Tim Tarvin provided an update on the district’s return to in-class instruction following statewide coronavirus K-12 building closures from mid-March through the end of the 2019-20 academic year.

HOMECOMING: Congratulations to Ava Nastasi and Owen Fisher, crowned Shelby High School's 2020 Homecoming queen and king at Wednesday night's ceremony at Skiles Field.

A special wall has taken shape inside Shelby High School.

SHELBY-- The city of Shelby on Wednesday announced its first coronavirus death, Mayor Steve Schag reported.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP -- Ahead of the winter driving season, Jackson Township is getting a jump on its transportation needs in terms of roadways, supplies and pickup truck work vehicle.

A change is being announced to the Shelby High School homecoming parade route set for the evening of Sept. 30.

WORKING ON THE RAILROAD: East Main Street in Shelby is closed at the Ashland Railway tracks starting today, Monday, Sept. 28 to Friday, Oct. 2 for a rail crossing replacement. Detours are posted. CHECK the Shelby Daily Globe and shelbydailyglobe.com

SHELBY — Shelby High School recently announced its 2020 Homecoming Court.

The free drive-thru meal event, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24 at Shelby's First Presbyterian Church, featured chicken and gravy, stuffing, green beans, fruit and granola bar, Pastor James Robinson announced via Facebook.

SHELBY — Updates on multiple efforts were presented Tuesday to Shelby City Council’s Public Works and General Operations Committee, issues including an upcoming demolition, use of the city’s YouTube channel and proposed changes to a 1923 code item.

SHELBY — When it comes to continued enhancements in downtown and the Shelby community, the city’s Board of Park Commissioners is a player in helping plan for that future.

Ohio's 21-day daily average is below 1,000 coronavirus cases for the first time in a significant period of time, Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday in also cautioning that Ohio still is experiencing "significant spread" statewide.