[6] On the evening of June 14, 1990, three to six inches (76 mm) of rain fell in less than two hours, in the ridges to the west, creating a flash flood in the Shadyside area which caused twenty-six fatalities and destroyed or damaged many buildings.

Witnesses reported seeing a "wall of water" ten to thirty feet high moving downstream.

[7] Communications issues experienced during the response to the flood, because the county's fire departments operated on two different frequencies, contributed to the state's decision to build an interoperable statewide radio system.

34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The school system is 99.9% white and has a 51% (female) to 48% (male) ratio for gender.

[12] The high school is located at 3890 Lincoln Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio 43947.

The middle school is located at 3795 Leona Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio 43947.

The elementary school is located at 4895 Jefferson Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio 43947.

It provides services to the community along with scholarships, a fund to help develop academic programs within the school and reunions.