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The Shelby Foundation awards $115,000 in scholarships
Shelby seniors received thousands of dollars in scholarships on May 16, and a significant amount came from The Shelby Foundation. Through the generosity of donors and through 32 different scholarship funds housed at the foundation, $115,000 in scholarships were awarded to district graduates. “No other school district in the area...
Hauler's three-hit shutout lifts South Central to district title win over Seneca East
GALION − If you are a fan of pitching duals in baseball and you happened to be in attendance for the South Central-Seneca East Division IV district final in Galion on Friday evening, then you were in luck. South Central junior Aaron Hauler and Seneca East sophomore Brady Bloom were at center stage and they both brought it. Unfortunately, only one could come out the winner and that was Hauler in this pitching matchup, as he...
Shelby City Schools Board of Education hears bright financial forecast
SHELBY ― Unlike a number of school districts, Shelby doesn't have to worry much about its budget in the near future. The Shelby City Schools Board of Education approved the district's five-year financial forecast at Monday's monthly meeting. Shelby is projected to have a cash balance of just less...
Buckeye Central's Jacob Hiler named first team District 9 in Division IV
BUCYRUS - Three Buckeye Central seniors who have played together seemingly their entire lives were all honored on the District 9 baseball teams at the Division IV level. Jacob Hiler was named to the first team having led the Bucks with a .477 average with 31 hits, 14 runs, 14 RBIs.
'I've known them my whole life:' Jensen dreads final farewell to four special seniors
NEW WASHINGTON - Heath Jensen, Isaac Hiler, Jacob Hiler and Bren Jones grew up playing sports together. And the common theme for them all was a coach — Chad Jensen. Thursday's Division IV sectional championship marked the final postseason game for their high school careers, and the penultimate game Jensen would coach them in. ...
Shelby City Schools to fill position of teacher who has been on leave since February
SHELBY — Shelby City Schools is planning to fill the position of a middle school teacher who has been on paid administrative leave since late February. In a letter dated May 2, which the News Journal obtained through a public records request, Superintendent Michael Browning told Kellenberger that her teaching position will be filled "to ensure continuity and allow teachers to collaborate over the summer months as they plan for the next school year."
Shelby FFA hands out scholarships and awards
Scholarships and star awards were presented and the 2024-2025 officer team was announced at Shelby Future Farmers of America's annual banquet May 13. Kelsey Snyder and Sofi Johnson received Paul Champion Memorial scholarships. The Ohio Earth Tools scholarship went to Snyder. Tori Hiler, Snyder and Johnson each received the Charles Niese Memorial scholarship. Johnson was also presented with the Andy Dawson Memorial scholarship while Snyder received the Strauch Memorial scholarship. The FFA Alumni presented their two new scholarships to Johnson and Cadence Fairchild. Freshman Payton Byrd received the Ed Schroeder Freshman scholarship.
Abraxas teacher receives 2024 Crystal Apple Award
SHELBY − Abraxas teacher Julie Pfeifer is one of three Crystal Apple Award recipients from School Specialty. Pfeifer received a Crystal Apple trophy, a $250 School Specialty merchandise certificate for Abraxas and a $500 School Specialty merchandise certificate for herself. Every year, School Specialty invites educators and school communities...
Bryan blanks Maumee to advance to first Division II regional softball final
SHELBY, Ohio — A big hit in the first at-bat, along with remarkable defense and stellar pitching, helped Bryan’s softball team achieve its furthest advancement in the OHSAA tournament. Freshman Amiyah Langham drilled a home run on a full count to start the game, while sophomore Thea Staten fired a two-hit shutout with the help of errorless defense behind her, as Bryan blanked Maumee 5-0 in a Division II regional semifinal on Wednesday at Shelby High School. After falling in the regional semifinals the past two seasons, the Golden Bears (20-5) broke through to make their first regional final in program history. “Super excited for our girls. We’ve been here three times, so it’s nice to be able to break that barrier and make it to the next level,” Bryan coach Samantha Molina said. “These girls are so deserving, that senior class has been excellent in so many different things, so awesome to see them get to the next level.”
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