Donald Mottern, Author at Shelby County Reporter

Lifestyles

Pelham unveils proposed 2025 budget

The Pelham City Council convened alongside numerous department heads and members of the public to debut the first in-depth look at its 2025 fiscal year ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Friday, September 6, 2024 3:04 pm

Business

Pelham’s new doctrine detailed by city manager

Pelham City Manager Gretchen DiFante delivered an in-depth review of Pelham’s approach toward the future during the presentation of the city’s proposed budget for the ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Friday, September 6, 2024 2:59 pm

Lifestyles

A21 Walk for Freedom event returning to Pelham

An annual walk that seeks to raise awareness and further the prevention of human trafficking will soon make its way back to Pelham. Read more

by Donald Mottern, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 2:39 pm

280 Main Story

Nominations now open for Shelby County Tourism and Recreation All-Star Awards

An effort to recognize businesses within Shelby County’s tourism and recreational business sectors is currently underway as organizers seek more nominations ahead of a county-wide ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 10:51 am

Lifestyles

Montevallo Main Street rolls out new photo contest

Following this summer’s successful photography contest that saw residents of Montevallo submit photos in exchange for potential prizes, Montevallo Main Street has announced a new ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 3:36 pm

News

Pelham Oaks welcomes new SRO officer

Students and teachers at Pelham Oaks Elementary are now being introduced to their new school resource officer following the internal promotion of current SRO Paul ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 2:03 pm

Montevallo

Officers Wilhite, Holloway recognized for earning NASRO Practitioner certifications

Two Montevallo police officers have been formally recognized for their completion of a national level program focused on school-based policing and their roles as school ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 4:38 pm

Lifestyles

Youth conversation area project to move forward at Orr Park

A sought-after community gathering space for Montevallo’s youth is one step closer to seeing the light of day following a presentation delivered by Impact Montevallo ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 4:26 pm

Montevallo

Archeological project to investigate Shoal Creek Park cemetery, Council approves trail funding

Important projects that will soon make an impact on the visiting experience to Shoal Creek Park were discussed in length during a regularly scheduled Montevallo ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 4:24 pm

Business

Gardens of Pelham to celebrate National Assisted Living Week

The week of Sunday, Sept. 8 will mark the launch of a weeklong celebration at the Gardens of Pelham assisted living community as the facility ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 4:16 pm

Lifestyles

Pelham Recreation Center to host new esports club

Students in Pelham will soon have another way to spend a few hours after school thanks to the implementation of a new club hosted by ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 3:58 pm

Lifestyles

Maurice Mercer announces candidacy for mayor of Pelham

Standing alongside his wife, Amanda, and three daughters, Pelham City Council President Maurice Mercer officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Pelham on Monday, Aug. ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 2:19 pm

Lifestyles

Pelham to offer fall lacrosse clinic

The Pelham Parks and Recreation Department is now offering a new fall clinic that seeks to introduce youth in the community to the sport of ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Monday, August 26, 2024 5:01 pm

News

Pelham approves compensation plan updates, pay increase for city manager

Some workers for the city of Pelham will see their pay increased as the result of the city’s new compensation plan, which was passed at ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Monday, August 26, 2024 3:10 pm

Columns

Opinion: The NIMBY dilemma

When it comes to putting one of these facilities in our own community, we suddenly develop a mindset that these people are on their own, ... Read more

by Donald Mottern, Monday, August 26, 2024 10:24 am

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