Severe weather means March will leave like a lion today & tonight
MANSFIELD — March will roar like a lion all across the region today and tonight as we gladly turn the calendar to April. Severe weather (what else?) could be on…
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Here’s how to prune forsythia
A reader reached out to share her question with me about her beautiful forsythia hedge surrounding a birdbath in her garden. As she cleaned the bird bath, she poured the…
Loudonville police Det. Gary Hannan is prosecutor’s ‘Officer of the Month’
Det. Hannan was nominated for his recent work in a sexual assault case occurring in the village of Loudonville.
Weather service confirms EF0 tornado touched down south of Fredericktown
An EF0 tornado briefly touched down on Granny Creek Road, traveling 0.1 miles.
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Easter feast can be found at Mohican Lodge on April 5
PERRYSVILLE – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources encourages residents to skip the cooking and enjoy a holiday meal at one of the State Parks Lodges surrounded by stunning park scenery. Instead of spending hours in the kitchen, enjoy more time relaxing, exploring, and making memories with family and friends. Locally,…
Here are Ashland police reports for March 26-27
Ashland police fielded 93 calls, including 11 incidents, two arrests and six citations, from March 26-27.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 26
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 96 calls for service on March 26, according to its daily call log.
Fredericktown academy ignites passion for manufacturing and engineering
A vocational-style format provides an opportunity for students to explore career pathways in engineering and manufacturing.
How to keep kids safe from online sex crimes
ASHLAND — Children and teens use the internet everyday for learning at school, doing homework, playing games, perusing and posting on social media. A National Center for Health Statistics research article found roughly 50 percent of teenagers age 12 to 17 surveyed between July 2021 and December 2023 had 4…
Ashland’s Ediger, Baith earn All-Ohio recognition in Division II
COLUMBUS — Paxon Ediger and Gabe Baith made more history together. Ediger was selected to the All-Ohio second team in Division II, while Baith was a special-mention selection when the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced the Division I-III All-Ohio teams Thursday. They are the first Ashland teammates to earn…
Community Foundation announces 2026 IMPACT Youth Grants
Nineteen organizations serving Ashland County youth were awarded 2026 IMPACT Youth Grants totaling $25,000.
Why Ashland County chose new construction for second administration building
Many comments have been made online specifically asking why the board didn’t pursue the vacant Rite Aid building at 419 Claremont Ave.
Here are Ashland police reports for March 25-26
Ashland police fielded 100 calls, including six incidents and four citations, from March 25-26.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 25
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 77 calls for service on March 25.
Ashland Rotary Club to again host Guardians’ Bob DiBiasio
The Rotary Club of Ashland invites the public to hear DiBiasio provide updates on the team’s fortunes April 7 at Brethren Care Wellness Center, 2130 Center St.
Former Hocking County Chief Deputy convicted in corruption case
CHILLICOTHE — A former chief deputy with the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office has been convicted of corruption charges following a jury trial, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday. A Ross County jury on Wednesday found Caleb Moritz, of Logan, guilty of seven felony charges: Numerous complaints of corruption tied…
Ashland police see increase in online peer-to-peer child sex crimes
ASHLAND — The Ashland Police Division has reported an increase in online child sex crimes, particularly peer-to-peer production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Detective Lieutenant Aaron Kline said there has been a recent uptick in peer-to-peer CSAM cases, and the division wants to get ahead of the problem before…
Award-winning poet to offer special reading on April 10 at AU
ASHLAND — Ashland University will welcome award-winning poet David Mason, Ph.D., for a special reading on Friday, April 10, at 7 p.m., in the Student Center Auditorium of the Hawkins-Conard Student Center. It is free and open to the community. Mason will also be on campus Saturday, April 11, for…
Dynamic Duo: Hillsdale’s Ferguson, Lewis earn All-Ohio honors
JEROMESVILLE — Hillsdale’s Lowen Ferguson and Kael Lewis added to their already-impressive résumés Wednesday. Both Ferguson and Lewis were recognized as All-Ohioans when the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association unveiled the Division IV-VII boys basketball teams. Ferguson was selected to the third team in Division VII. Lewis was an honorable-mention…
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