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By David Jacobs

Jun 21, 2025

Councilman Roub addresses legislation

A proposed charter amendment to adjust the filing date for local candidates in Shelby was put on hold earlier this month so City Council members could hear what Councilman Charles Roub said on the issue.

At this week's council meeting, when the matter was revived, Councilman Roub announced his intentions for the measure, which received the first of three formal legislative readings.

Listen and watch as Councilman Roub (in red shirt on right) delivers remarks on June 16.

Video clip via the city of Shelby livestream

The measure advanced with a 4-0 vote with the support of Roub and council members Steve McLaughlin, Eric Cutlip, and Derrin Roberts. Councilman Nathan Martin was not in attendance.

The measure, designated Ordinance No. 15-2025, would amend Section 53 of the city’s charter to reflect what Councilman Steve McLaughlin described as a 2014 revision to the Ohio Revised Code requiring candidates to file 90 days before a primary. Shelby’s charter still lists 75 days.

Councilman Martin, on June 2, had requested that the first reading be postponed until Councilman Roub, who was not in attendance that day, could be heard.

Councilman Martin did not indicate his own support for the proposal at the time but left open the possibility.

Four of five council votes are needed for the proposal to go to Shelby voters in November.

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HEAT

A heat advisory is in place for a widespread region, including Shelby, from noon Sunday until 8 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.

Daily highs in the Shelby area are projected at near 94 on Sunday and Monday, 93 on Tuesday and 90 on Wednesday.

Details from the statement issued Saturday:

-- Heat index values up to 104 expected.

-- Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

"Consecutive days of excessive heat and humidity combined with little relief overnight due to very warm low temperatures can be especially hazardous," the statement said.

The heat may continue into Wednesday.

"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors," the weather service said.

Graphic courtesy of National Weather Service

COOLING CENTERS

As the heat arrives, here’s a list of public spaces that are available as cooling centers, the Richland County Emergency Management Agency reports. You can check here for updates. The Ohio Department of Health “Stay Safe During Extreme Heat” information is available here.

A CLOSER LOOK

Shelby forecast (live updates)

Huron County region (live updates)

OHIO LAW ENFORCEMENT

18 troopers graduate from Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy

COLUMBUS -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 176th Academy Class graduated from the patrol training academy after 28 weeks of intense training, the patrol announced Friday.

The group of 18 includes those from the region, with ties to Mount Gilead, Wooster, Bellevue and West Salem and the patrol's Ashland post.

Graduates received special honors for top performance in various fields of study at the Training Academy.

Courses completed by the 176th class include crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, detection of impaired drivers, firearms, physical fitness, self-defense, and emergency vehicle operations.

Honorees were:

Overall performance – Trooper Brent T. Wilson, Chardon Post
Top performance in academics – Trooper Micah S. Flatt, Wooster Post
Top performance in driving – Trooper Ethan G. White, Dayton Post
Top performance in firearms – Trooper Gabriel Q. Combs, Wapakoneta Post
Top performance in physical fitness – Trooper Wilson, Chardon Post

Trooper Micah S. Flatt, Trooper Jason Bolha, Trooper Trevor Thompson (Photos courtsey via State Patrol)

Assistant Director Benjamin B. Suver, of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, and Colonel Charles A. Jones, patrol superintendent, provided remarks during the graduation ceremony.

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari, R-Perrysburg, delivered the commencement address. Judge David A. Trimmer, Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, issued the Oath of Office.

Trooper Jason B. Bolha, Findlay Post, was selected as class speaker and thanked the Academy and cadet family members for being supportive during their training.

Graduates will report to their assigned posts beginning Sunday, June 22. The graduates’ first 70 working days will be a field-training period under the guidance of a veteran officer.

Academy roster courtesy of the Ohio State Highway Patrol