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.
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Rittman woman killed, Polk woman hurt in 3-vehicle Wayne County crash
CANAAN TOWNSHIP — A Rittman woman and a Polk woman hurt Monday morning after a three-vehicle crash in Canaan Township, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway…
Check out Ashland County’s property transfers from May
See a complete list of Ashland County property transfers from the Ashland County Auditor’s office from April 29 to May 26.
Mapleton High School graduates 60 seniors in Class of 2026
Blue skies and sunshine supplied a picturesque background for Mapleton’s 60 graduating seniors Sunday on the high school football field.
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Here are Ashland police reports for May 28 to June 1
Read about Ashland police reports, featuring a summary of incidents and activities from May 28 to June 1.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from May 29-31
Explore the latest updates from Ashland County with details on the recent 263 calls for service reported by the sheriff’s office.
The Wilds is ranked third best Safari Park in the nation
CUMBERLAND — New data from SIXT reveals that searches for ‘local safari parks’ in the U.S. have increased by 781 percent over the past year. To uncover the best safari parks across the country, we analyzed factors including park size, number of animals, ticket price, and TikTok views. Claiming the No. 3 spot as…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Groundhog troubles and their deadbeat natures
A few years ago, my grandson sat next to me in my pickup truck, and we found ourselves reminiscing about the massive groundhog tunnel winding through his great-grandpa’s old barn. It reminded me of a conversation with one of my clients, who was struggling with her own groundhog problem. Reflecting…
Master blaster: Late pass earns Hoffman $100K check at Mansfield Speedway on Saturday night
A donation from Dan and Brenda Niss made North Carolina racer Nick Hoffman’s night a six-figure experience Saturday.
Irv Oslin: Dave Kowalka – a storyteller’s storyteller
Schools come and go. As do magnificent old shade trees. Nothing is exempt from extinction. Except stories. The Dave Kowalkas of the world keep them alive.
Redbirds, Falcons, Mounties all post big state-qualifying efforts at regional track
All three of the local squads left Saturday’s action with some uber-talented state qualifiers in tow.
State Fire Marshal shares two easy tips to make your home safer
In recognition of Older Americans Month, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal is emphasizing key fire safety practices that can help protect Ohio’s older adults, especially in the event of a fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), people aged 65 and older are twice as likely to…
Mapleton second grader competes at All American Youth Horse Show
Paige Scott, a second grader from Mapleton Elementary School, recently competed at the All American Youth Horse Show at the Ohio State Fairgrounds.
Gold Rush: Ashland’s Walter sweeps hurdles at Lexington regional meet
Ashland’s Sadie Walter qualified for next week’s state meet in three events, winning regional titles in the 100 and 300 hurdles.
Cougars collect variety of state qualifiers at Marion regional
Max Durbin was the school’s lone double-event qualifier to Columbus, taking third in the regional in both the 110- and 300-meter hurdles.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from May 28
Stay informed with the latest updates from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office. Read about daily calls for service and incidents.
Ashland alum receives surprise during appearance on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’
Ashland High School alum Kayla Selan will be shadowing world-renowned conductor Marin Alsop on Friday night at Carnegie Hall in New York.
Ashland County Dragons, local law enforcement carry torch ahead of Special Olympics
Local law enforcement from around the county joined the Ashland County Dragons for the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run on Thursday.
Loudonville Farmers Market returns for 2026 season starting Saturday
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Farmers Market will return for its 2026 season beginning Saturday in Central Park of Loudonville. The market will operate Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through the end of September, with the exception of July 4. Now entering its third season, the market continues to grow…
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