The Village of Plymouth is turning to solar power to help decrease distribution rates for electricity. The field of panels is up and running.

As planning continues for the upcoming academic year, so do efforts for a new Shelby school envisioned to open in 2022 on the school district's campus off Smiley Avenue.

The YMCA in Shelby officially reopened on Monday, June 1.

Less than three weeks after the Shelby parks board reversed course and decided to open the Seltzer municipal swimming pool for 2020 after all, an opening date has been set for the pool.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP -- When it comes to  recyclables and trash being improperly dumped at a township recycling center, officials are looking at addition by subtraction as the solution.

Rain, accompanied by thunder, arrived in Shelby as part of a storm system moving its way through north-central, northwestern and northeastern Ohio today.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP -- A contractor is in place for a project aimed an enhancing Jackson Township roadways during the summer construction season.

A Shelby resident has tested positive for COVID-19, the city reported Thursday, marking the 16th case since March 31.

Members of the Flower Girls were out planting Tuesday, May 26 at the entrance areas to Seltzer and McBride parks in Shelby as beautician efforts continue.

The Shelby senior and community center has announced its reopening plans from the statewide coronavirus shutdowns dating back to March.

Its last nine weeks of school disrupted by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, Shelby High School honored its Class of 2020 with a parking lot graduation ceremony on Saturday.

Ohio is entering a new phase in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday.

Long lines were reported at Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices, including in Shelby, as they reopened on Tuesday, May 26 following more than two months of coronavirus closures.

Closed as a result of a statewide order in March, the Shelby YMCA announced it is is reopening on June 1.

A look at Memorial Day in downtown Shelby as part of an event that included the playing of "Taps," a flag raising and the firing of rifles as a salute on May 25.

With the coronavirus leading to uncertainty over the format of education for the coming school year, the Shelby City School District is pursuing varying options as it prepares.

A bridge construction project is getting started in Jackson Township, one that will lead to some traffic changes.

Saturday's Class of 2020 outdoor graduation ceremony took place outside Shelby High School.

As the Shelby City School District budgets for its financial future, it faces some uncertainty as it prepares for yet-to-be finalized state budget cuts prompted by the coronavirus crisis.

Sharon Township is announcing an upcoming spring cleanup event.

Shelby's schools superintendent is thanking volunteers for their assistance during this week's nighttime rainstorm that flooded Skiles Field.

Traffic was slowed, along State Route 39 near Myers Road, as a result of a crash during the evening commute on Thursday, May 21.

The state on Thursday announced more changes to its coronavirus prevention policies as more reopenings were announced for the coming days.

Prior to the recent rainstorms, the American Legion, O'Brien Post 326 in Shelby, took advantage of pleasant spring weather as improvements were made to its facility off East Main Street.

Moisture from Monday's rainstorm wasn't the only water in the air.

At a briefing on Monday in Columbus, Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said that the state never closed churches as part of coronavirus-related government orders 

With more portions of Ohio's economy reopening as coronavirus closures continued easing Friday, May 15, Shelby business owners offered insights on the local scene.

After deciding to keep Seltzer Pool closed for the summer, Shelby Park Board members reversed their decision today and Seltzer Pool will open for the summer season.

Ohio reached a new phase in the fight against coronavirus on Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced in stating that Ohio is moving from government orders to "strong recommendations."

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On May 11, Shelby's park board voted to keep Shelby's Seltzer municipal swimming pool closed in 2020.

Rain's left standing water in fields near Shelby on Monday, but no major flooding is reported in town. 

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday took steps aimed at bars and restaurants that did not follow social distancing and other other coronavirus safety guidelines as they reopened, state action that is being prompted by photos showing crowded bars over the weekend.

A Shelby resident is seeking donations of used wheelchairs and other equipment such as walkers and crutches so that he can refurbish them and then provide them for free to disabled veterans in the community.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP -- Trustees are expressing renewed concerns about people improperly dumping overflowing amounts of recyclables and some trash at a recycling center outside the township hall and garage.

CLASS OF 2020: To be included in our upcoming graduation preview, please send your senior photo to kbrown@sdgnewsgroup.com

Shelby's school board recently received an update on its athletic facilities plan, an effort that eventually could see its football field moved from Skiles Field near downtown to the high school campus off Smiley Avenue.

When it comes to the Shelby School District's swift move to online learning prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, the future is now.

Shelby's retail sector received a boost Wednesday as Ohio store openings continued during the coronavirus crisis that had led to government-ordered shutdowns dating back to March. 

To honor Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week, Gov. Mike DeWine ordered that all U.S. and Ohio flags be flown at half-staff on all public buildings and grounds throughout the state from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, his office announced.

Storms moved through the Shelby region on Thursday evening, prompting a severe thunderstorm warning.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday announced plans to reopen child care services as more portions of the economy got the OK to resume operations later this month.

Traffic was picking up in downtown Shelby by noon Tuesday as Ohio retailers were allowed to reopen after government-ordered coronavirus shutdowns dating back to March 23. But it was a slow-go.

The Ohio Air National Guard’s 179th Airlift Wing is scheduled to conduct a series of flybys across the state of Ohio, including in Shelby, the guard announced in a news release.

Planning that began over the winter to upgrade several roadways reached another phase on Tuesday, May 5 when trustees officially received four bids for the work.

What had been hinted at last week came true Monday night: Shelby's swimming pool at Seltzer Park will be closed for the 2020 summer season.