Ashland County begins early stages of courthouse renovations
The Ashland County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with VSWC Architects to begin planning courthouse renovations.
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Butler mayor claims he’s stepping down ‘under duress’ in handwritten resignation letter
BUTLER — Wesley Dingus’ resignation letter was quick and to the point, handwritten on a scrap of yellow notebook paper. The former mayor of Butler dated his resignation Monday, effective immediately,…
Ashland’s Dan Mager to take over County Park District Director’s role
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Park District will usher in a new era of leadership this summer with adirector who has an extensive career in park management. ACPD Director Eric…
Embattled Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus submits letter of resignation
Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus is stepping down from office amid two pending criminal cases against him.
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Ashland FFA’s McNaull advances to state in public speaking competition
ASHLAND — Three members of the Ashland FFA Chapter traveled to Firelands High School for the Sub-District Public Speaking LDE (Leadership Development Event) on Feb. 4. Finn Burras and Austin Metzger participated in the Creed Speaking Contest, where they recited the FFA Creed and answered related questions afterward. Both freshman…
Husted: Making life more affordable for Ohioans is the priority
Dear friends and neighbors, Since I took the oath of office to serve as your U.S. Senator on Jan. 21, 2025, I’ve been hard at work for you. In less than a year, the president signed three of my bills into law to help make life easier and more affordable for you…
Two Ashland County fire departments receive over $11K in ODNR grants
PERRYSVILLE — Two Ashland County volunteer fire departments qualified to receive grants from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry. Savannah Volunteer Fire Department and Green-Perrysville Joint Fire District received over $11,000 in grant money combined. Savannah was granted $1,354.48 to purchase chainsaws. Green-Perrysville was granted $10,000 for…
Firelands Co-Op announces Ashland winner in family boardgame giveaway
NEW LONDON — Firelands Electric Cooperative has announced the winners of its Let the Games Begin Contest. Congratulations to Rodney Harner and Amber Gable, both of New London, and to Faith Shipman of Ashland. Open to co-op members with children living in the home, the contest took place during the…
Dual columns: From Lake Placid to the live stream: Two golden eras, two golden takes
Did history repeat itself 46 years later? Was the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” reborn in 2026? Two Source media members — one older, one younger — share their perspectives.
Ashland police reports for Feb. 23-24
ASHLAND — The Ashland Division of Police issued the following reports after officers’ activity from Feb. 23-24. These reports include incidents by date, arrests, citations issued and calls by day organized in chronological order. Police fielded 56 calls. That included five incidents, two arrests and one citation. Feb. 23-24 Incidents Arrests…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from Feb. 23
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded calls for service from July 30 and 31. Calls for service, listed below, are reported daily and will be published by Ashland Source the following day, or whenever available. July 30 CFS__Yesterday__for_Media_2025-07-31_05.30.16Download
Ashland City School Board honors 11 students of the month
ASHLAND — Every month, the Ashland City Schools Board of Education honors students from each Ashland City School for their hard work and positive attitudes. Students of the month are rewarded with gift cards to Ohio Fire and South Street Grille. Those students this month were: The board also recognized…
Loudonville police reports for Feb. 8-14
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Police Department issued the following reports after officers’ activity from Feb. 11-21. Police responded to 30 calls, issued five citations and zero arrests. Police conducted eight traffic stops that resulted in warnings for traffic violations, and police performed 19 business checks. Police also issued three ordinance…
Seventh-seeded Arrows open tournament play against No. 2 Toledo St. John’s
ASHLAND — The Arrows will have their hands full. Ashland picked up the No. 7 seed in Sunday’s Division II Northwest District tournament draw and will open the postseason against No. 2 Toledo St. John’s. The district semifinal game is scheduled for 6 p.m. March 4 at Toledo Central Catholic…
Walking through history: Museum invites north central Ohio to explore France
LOUDONVILLE — For those who have long dreamed of seeing France — whether drawn by its history, its art, or its role in shaping the modern world — the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum is offering a small-group journey June 14 to 21. The week-long experience will include time in Paris,…
Public forum set for Ashland County commissioner candidates
The public forum is set for Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Ashland Theatre, 212 Center St. in Ashland.
Bond set at $500K for Mansfield man charged in Mifflin Twp. death
Bond was set at $500,000 Monday for a Mansfield man charged in connection to the Feb. 19 death of a 26-year-old man in Mifflin Township.
Ashland police reports for Feb. 20-23
ASHLAND — The Ashland Division of Police issued the following reports after officers’ activity from Feb. 20-23. These reports include incidents by date, arrests, citations issued and calls by day organized in chronological order. Police fielded 190 calls. That included 19 incidents, five arrests and seven citations. Feb. 20-23 Incidents Arrests…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from Feb. 20-22
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded calls for service from July 30 and 31. Calls for service, listed below, are reported daily and will be published by Ashland Source the following day, or whenever available. July 30 CFS__Yesterday__for_Media_2025-07-31_05.30.16Download
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