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Mapleton school board approves Romano as interim superintendent
New London Superintendent Bradley Romano will serve as the interim superintendent of Mapleton from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30.
Bucyrus police chief: ‘It can happen anywhere. We’re not exempt from violence’
Bucyrus police Chief Jon Dorsey made it clear no location is exempt from the violent scene that unfolded on Monday.
Hillsdale, Crestview to host familiar foes in opening round of baseball playoffs
ASHLAND — Ashland County high school baseball fans are in for a treat when the postseason begins next week. Hillsdale will host Mapleton and Crestview will welcome New London in…
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Here are Ashland police reports for May 8-11
Read the latest reports from the Ashland Police Division detailing incidents, arrests and citations from May 8-11.
A Stroll Through the Ground: Pecan trees can grow this far north
Maybe you’ve wondered about this too — how far north pecan trees can really thrive? In our area, we’re right at the edge of where pecan trees can grow, which makes every successful tree feel like a small victory. If you’ve ever tried growing plants at the edge of their…
Yoder’s Red Barn Ice Cream nearly doubles size just in time for summer
Yoder’s Red Barn Ice Cream has nearly doubled its footprint along Parkside Drive in Ashland, just in time to serve customers this summer.
Ashland University graduates 1,000 in Class of 2026
ASHLAND — Members of Ashland University’s Class of 2026 are uniquely equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world due to their adaptability and resilience, The Honorable Mary Anne Carter told graduates Saturday inside the Niss Athletic Center. Carter, the current chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, addressed…
Mansfield’s Ward turns recovery into a 343-mile bike ride for resilience
MANSFIELD — Annette Ward had not ridden a bike in nearly 20 years when she registered for a 343-mile ride from Boston to New York City. Now Ward, a cancer survivor, is training for the First Responder Ride for Resilience, a five-day event honoring the 343 firefighters and first responders…
Shelby City Schools staff members act quickly to save choking student
Two staff members wasted no time after a student made the universal sign for choking Tuesday afternoon at Shelby High School.
Ashland FFA Floriculture team finishes No. 1 in state
ASHLAND — The Ashland FFA Floriculture team traveled to the Pickaway County Fairgrounds in Circleville to compete in the State Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE) on April 13 against 69 other teams from around the state. The team was composed of seniors, Elise Frazer and Haley McNaull, and sophomores Hannah…
Monster trucks invade Mansfield Speedway
MANSFIELD — Matt Tifft invested millions of dollars in Mansfield Speedway for days like Friday — the weather notwithstanding. Thousands of fans braved the wet, windy, chilly elements for the first night of Mansfield Monster Trucks. They didn’t leave disappointed despite persistent rain and 50-degree temperatures. The parking lot at…
Two St. Edward School teams place top three in Ohio Stock Market Challenge
A pair of middle school teams from St. Edward ranked among the state’s best by the end of a 10-week stock market competition.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from May 7
Stay informed about Ashland County with daily reports on calls for service from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.
Here are Ashland police reports for May 6-8
Read the May police reports for Ashland, showcasing police activity, incidents and arrests from Wednesday through Friday.
Fresno to frontier: Woman’s faith journey crosses north central Ohio
Sea G. Rhydr’s cross-country journey seeks to find common ground through a series of interviews titled Who’s My Neighbor?
United Way of Ashland County exceeds $1M campaign goal
ASHLAND — United Way of Ashland County celebrated a highly successful campaign and several major community initiatives at its annual meeting on May 7, bringing together local leaders, donors, and partners to reflect on the impact of this year’s work and look ahead to the future. The organization announced that…
Spring flooding provides perfect scenarios for Black Fork rescue training
When Central Ohio’s rivers proved too tame for swiftwater rescue training, Black Fork of the Mohican rose to the occasion.
Fredericksburg bicyclist killed, Shreve man uninjured in Wayne County crash
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — A Fredericksburg woman was killed after a collision on Thursday afternoon in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Emma Miller, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities stated. The incident took place at approximately 3:58 p.m. on Harrison Road,…
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