From cubicles to cribs: Lima’s Mercy Tots child care center repurposes office space
LIMA — Children swinging from jungle gyms, laughing during story time, hanging their newest creation on a nearby wall — that’s a typical day at Mercy Tots child care center…
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Cathy Lance sworn in as Loudonville mayor, council seat left open
LOUDONVILLE — President Pro Tempore of Loudonville Village Council Cathy Lance took the oath of office Monday evening, leaving her council seat up for grabs. Former mayor Jason Van Sickle…
Lewis fuels Falcons’ flight to district title game
JEROMESVILLE – Kael Lewis and the Hillsdale boys basketball team are playing angry. Following a regular season that was hampered nearly start-to-finish by illness and injury, the Falcons have settled…
Fredericktown man sentenced to 35 years to life for two counts of rape
MOUNT VERNON — Judge Richard Wetzel sentenced Michael A. Heston, of Fredericktown, to a total of 35 years to life in prison on two counts of rape on Feb. 26…
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Ohio State Highway Patrol launches text-to-join feature
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) has announced a new tool that connects the next generation of troopers directly with a recruiter. Anyone interested in a career as an Ohio State Trooper can begin their journey by simply texting “joinOSHP” to 614-654-OSHP. As part of a broader effort to…
Ashland police reports for Feb. 27 to March 2
ASHLAND — The Ashland Division of Police issued the following reports after officers’ activity from Feb. 27 to March 2. These reports include incidents by date, arrests, citations issued and calls by day organized in chronological order. Police fielded 217 calls. That included 18 incidents, eight arrests and eight citations. Feb.…
Loudonville police reports for Feb. 22-28
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Police Department issued the following reports after officers’ activity from Feb. 22-28. Police responded to 20 calls, issued four citations and one arrest. Police conducted four traffic stops that resulted in warnings for traffic violations, and police performed 44 business checks. Loudonville police reports are published…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from Feb. 27 to March 1
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
81-year-old woman killed in Wayne Count crash
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP – An 81-year-old Rittman woman was killed after a one-vehicle crash on Sunday night, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Rebecca J. Bishop, 81, of Rittman, was found dead at the scene, according to the Patrol. Bishop’s condition prior to the crash and…
Mounties send 2 girls to district wrestling; Redbirds end season
Mapleton wrestling had three girls in action Sunday during its Northeast sectional at Northwest High School, sending two on to next Sunday’s district.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Woodpeckers are on my barn
Starting in late fall, I feed the woodpeckers suet cakes. A while ago, I was at Home Depot picking up a shovel for a job when I heard someone asking how to fix a woodpecker that was leaving holes in their barn. One of my readers was standing at Home…
Ohio State Highway Patrol says traffic fatalities decline for fourth straight year
For the fourth consecutive year, Ohio saw a decline in traffic fatalities during 2025.
Check out Ashland County’s property transfers from February
Included is a list of property transfers from the Ashland County Auditor’s office from Jan. 23 to Feb. 23.
Arrows lead local wrestlers on road to districts
A week after its dominant performance in the Ohio Cardinal Conference Championships, the Ashland boys wrestling team stormed its way to yet another title Saturday at its Division I Maple Heights Sectional. The Arrows qualified 13 wrestlers off to next week’s Wadsworth District, piling up 251.5 team points to run…
Canton Central Catholic drops Mapleton from girls tourney trail
GIRARD – The Mapleton girls basketball team saw its impressive Division VI district tournament run come to an end Saturday at Girard High School in a 54-38 loss to Canton Central Catholic. The 11th-seeded Mounties led 10-9 after the first quarter, but the second-seeded Crusaders started the second period on…
Crestview’s Gearheart cruises, Ashland sends 4 girls to district wrestling
CLYDE – The Ashland-area’s rising high school girls wrestling talent has begun putting its stamp on the postseason, starting with a big effort Friday in the Clyde Sectional. Crestview’s Naomi Gearheart – ranked No. 2 at 145 pounds by DubStat – was dominant in taking her weight-class title. Less than…
Malabar Farm Maple Syrup Festival set for multiple March dates
LUCAS — — As winter begins to fade, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft will soon be celebrating one of the season’s most anticipated traditions, maple syrup season. This March, visitors are invited to four Ohio State Parks to experience the sights, smells, and…
A-Town Family Fitness breaks ground on new Ashland gym
Located at 1151 U.S. Route 250 N. in Ashland, the new location is less than half a mile from A-Town Family Fitness’ current facility.
Black River Local Schools to see improved tornado siren coverage
A solar tornado siren will be placed on the campus of Black River Local Schools in northern Ashland county.
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