A Stroll Through the Garden: Grandma’s lilacs emphasize the importance of pruning
I received an email from one of our readers who has enjoyed my column for a number of years, and she asked whether she should prune her lilac now and…
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State awards $1 million in grants to assist 3 Ashland brownfield projects
Among the trio of projects awarded grant funding was the remediation and cleanup of 118 W. Main St., better known as the Frontier building.
‘Parties on the Patio’ bring fun to Friday nights at Ashland Golf Club
“Parties on the Patio” run from 6 to 9 p.m. on their scheduled dates and include food trucks and live music at 1333 Center St.
Think Pink: Hillsdale’s McFadden shines on opening day of Division V state track meet
Hillsdale’s Hayden McFadden placed sixth in the long jump and qualified for the finals of the 200 meter dash at the state track meet.
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Sue Heimann receives ‘Freedom from Selfishness’ award
The award was presented at a May 26 reception with Heimann’s friends, family members and former colleagues in attendance.
COLUMN: 50 years later, the PGA Tour’s Memorial Tournament remains a tribute to friendship
Celebrate friendship and golf at the PGA Tour’s 50th Memorial Tournament — discover its touching origins and join the tradition.
Numbers down slightly for Ashland County spring turkey hunters
ASHLAND — The numbers dwindled slightly this spring for Ashland County gunners in a muddy spring turkey season, according to statistics provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Local hunters bagged 167 birds during the spring season within the county’s borders. That total fell well short of the previous…
Where to find live music near you this summer
Looking to find live music in north central Ohio? From energetic summer festivals to acoustic sessions at local wineries and breweries to independent venues, the music scene across Richland, Ashland and Knox counties is packed with something for everyone this season. Whether you are planning a weekend night out in…
Here are Ashland police reports for June 2-3
Stay informed about Ashland police activity. Review the reports from June 2-3 outlining calls, incidents and arrests.
Here are Loudonville police reports for May 24-31
Find out what Loudonville police have been up to with their latest reports on calls and enforcement activities in the community.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from June 2
Stay updated with the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office report for June. Learn about the calls for service received on June 2.
Mapleton’s Goon staring down state gold after battle-tested path
The path to the Division V state track meet wasn’t always a smooth one for Mapleton’s Braylon Goon, who is seeded first in the 1,600 run.
One family to another: Clover Kids Resale Shop opens doors in Ashland
Clover Kids Resale Shop is a locally owned resale shop offering high-quality, gently used items for babies, children and teens.
Pedestrian killed in Huron Twp. after being struck by motorcyclist in 2-vehicle crash
HURON TOWNSHIP — A Wisconsin man was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a motorcycle in a crash that involved two vehicles, according to the Sandusky Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Richard Hartnell, 56, Kenosha, Wisconsin, suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the incident, the Patrol…
Ashland Chautauqua announces 2026 summer event: ‘America’s Stories’
Ashland Chautauqua will join in the national celebration of America’s 250th birthday in its own unique way.
Make a splash this summer at Ashland Kroc Center
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center of Ashland has something for everyone to enjoy this summer.
AFP-OH urges action on Medicaid accountability reforms in Ohio
COLUMBUS – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) testified Wednesday before the Ohio House Medicaid Committee in support of House Bill 795, legislation aimed at strengthening oversight, increasing transparency, and preventing fraud within Ohio’s Medicaid program. AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil delivered proponent testimony, noting that AFP-OH raised concerns about Medicaid accountability more than…
Dorm Dudes to build 10,000 square-foot office in Ashland Industrial Park
A business that began inside an Ashland University dorm room is about to construct a 10,000 square-foot office space about three miles from campus.
U.S. Customs & Border Protection seizes 337 hatching eggs labeled as winter jackets in Ohio bust
CINCINNATI — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Cincinnati’s Port of Entry inspected and seized a shipment arriving from Germany containing 337 hatching eggs placed in foam layers on May 27. The shipment, headed for Alaska, was manifested as winter jackets. Using intelligence-gathering and their expertise, agriculture specialists detained…
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