Oakland Cemetery’s community mausoleum, built in 1907, is one of Shelby’s most significant landmarks—but time and weather have taken a toll. Now, a dedicated group of historians and city officials are racing to save it before further damage occurs. In this episode, we explore the challenges of restoring the second-oldest community mausoleum in the state, the tough decisions ahead, and what it will take to preserve this piece of history for future generations.

Read more about this story: https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/17/mausoleum-at-shelbys-oakland-cemetery-in-need-of-restoration/ 

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https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/17/help-wanted-report-bald-eagle-nests-to-monitor-ohios-population/
https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/17/mansfield-hospital-reaches-100-placenta-donations/
https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/15/kenneth-lee-kitzmiller/ 
https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/17/renovations-begin-at-richland-academy-of-the-arts-for-empower-the-arts-capital-campaign/

Oakland Cemetery&rsquo;s community mausoleum, built in 1907, is one of Shelby&rsquo;s most significant landmarks&mdash;but time and weather have taken a toll. Now, a dedicated group of historians and city officials are racing to save it before further damage occurs. In this episode, we explore the challenges of restoring the second-oldest community mausoleum in the state, the tough decisions ahead, and what it will take to preserve this piece of history for future generations.
Read more about this story: <a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/17/mausoleum-at-shelbys-oakland-cemetery-in-need-of-restoration/">https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/17/mausoleum-at-shelbys-oakland-cemetery-in-need-of-restoration/</a>&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/17/help-wanted-report-bald-eagle-nests-to-monitor-ohios-population/">https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/17/help-wanted-report-bald-eagle-nests-to-monitor-ohios-population/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/17/mansfield-hospital-reaches-100-placenta-donations/">https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/17/mansfield-hospital-reaches-100-placenta-donations/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/15/kenneth-lee-kitzmiller/">https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/15/kenneth-lee-kitzmiller/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/17/renovations-begin-at-richland-academy-of-the-arts-for-empower-the-arts-capital-campaign/">https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/02/17/renovations-begin-at-richland-academy-of-the-arts-for-empower-the-arts-capital-campaign/</a></li>
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