‘Lawyer shortage,’ rising case volume driving Ashland County’s court-appointed council costs
Ashland Municipal Court Judge John Good said the court does not have enough money left in its court appointed council fund to pay its liabilities for the remainder of 2026.
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Get ready to ‘Eat Mor Chikin,’ Ashland: Final steps to land Chick-fil-A are in motion
The Georgia-based company plans to construct a 4,472-square-foot restaurant next to Culver’s along U.S. 250 near Interstate 71.
Ashland receiver turns in career night at Marion Harding
COLUMBUS — Football players from all over Ohio put up some amazing performances in the second week of the season. The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association compiles the best of…
Need for speed: Nankin teen notches first junior sprint car victory
A recent milestone included his first victory back on May 30, also the summer season opener at Good’s Raceway.
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Here are Ashland police reports for Aug. 28-31
Find out what is happening in Ashland with recent police reports detailing arrests and police activity from late August.
Section of State Route 60 to close for a month in Ashland County
ASHLAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced a signficant road closure in Ashland County. State Route 60 between County Road 1775 and County Road 1600 will close Tuesday, Sept. 8 for 30 days for a culvert replacement. The detour route will be State Route 60 south to State…
Ashland Symphony Orchestra opens 57th concert season on Sept. 19
ASHLAND — The Ashland Symphony Orchestra will open the concert season on Saturday, Sept. 19 with “Blockbusters – The Music of John Williams” at the Archer Auditorium at Ashland High School. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and is preceded by a preconcert talk at 6:50 p.m. Featuring 73 of Ohio’s…
Letter to the Editor: Ashland-area marching bands are one big extended family
We’re there for the students, the community and each other.
Not-So-Spooky Forest: Ashland SWCD invites families to explore Hazel Willis Woods
ASHLAND — Forget ghosts, goblins and things that go bump in the night. This October, Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is inviting families to discover the real magic hiding in the woods during its newest Conservation Chat: The Not-So-Spooky Forest. From Oct. 1 through 31, families can take…
ACHS to Host 2026 Cemetery Walk at Hayesville Cemetery
HAYESVILLE — The Ashland County Historical Society (ACHS) will host its 2026 Cemetery Walk at the Hayesville-Vermillion Township Cemetery on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 2-4:00 p.m. This family-friendly cemetery walk brings local stories to life thanks to the corps of re-enactors who have worked closely with the ACHS to research the…
Sept. 1 marks the beginning of Ohio’s fall hunting season
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrel, dove, Canada goose, and teal open in early September, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. White-tailed deer archery hunting season follows later in the month. Squirrel season is open from Tuesday, Sept. 1 until Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027. Squirrels are plentiful statewide,…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from Aug. 30
Stay informed with the latest from the Ashland County sheriff. Learn about the 188 calls received on Aug. 30.
Loudonville police reports for Aug. 23-29
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Police Department issued the following reports after officers’ activity from Aug. 23-29. Police responded to 40 calls, issued three citations and made one arrest. Police conducted 18 traffic stops that resulted in warnings for traffic violations and performed 38 business checks. Loudonville police reports are published…
Otters, sloths and zebras, oh my! Westmeister Farm brings exotic wildlife to Shelby
Shawn Westmeister had two demands for Lynn when they got married: he didn’t want to live out in the country, and he didn’t want animals.
Clearly, he loves his wife.
Here are Ashland police reports for Aug. 27-28
Stay informed with recent police reports detailing calls, incidents and arrests in Ashland from Aug. 27-28.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from Aug. 28-29
Find out about recent activities reported to the sheriff’s office in Ashland County. Details from Aug. 28-29 are available here.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Serviceberry is a native American favorite
What fruit-bearing tree I would grow in my garden if I had space for only one? My choice has always been the Serviceberry, or Shadbloom, or Amelanchier, which is a tall shrub or small tree. This plant has been one of my favorite landscape trees. As a matter of fact,…
No citations issued during OVI checkpoint Friday evening in Ashland, says patrol
Troopers conducted the checkpoint on Claremont Avenue in the city of Ashland from 8 to 10 p.m.
Downtown Dream Cruise and Car Show turns donations into Christmas memories
ASHLAND — Christmas shopping for some Ashland children comes with a badge, a police car and a few hundred dollars. The Ashland Dream Cruise Committee presented a $28,000 check Friday to the Ashland Police Department for its Shop With a Cop program. The donation brings the committee’s total contributions to…
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