Local students explore career pathways at AU’s Niss Athletic Center
The event was organized by Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio in partnership with the North Central Workforce Alliance.
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Mounties lock in 1st outright FC title in 20 years behind Clark’s no-hitter
The Mounties (20-3) clinched their first outright Firelands Conference title in 20 years Tuesday with a 7-0 win over Monroeville.
Loudonville girls 4th at KMAC Track & Field Championships
MOUNT GILEAD — Danville’s Kelsey Hackman was at it again during Tuesday’s Knox Morrow Athletic Conference Track & Field Championships. Hackman won four individual events for a second year in…
2 Wayne County Sheriff’s officers stabbed, suspect sits in Ashland County Jail
CONGRESS TOWNSHIP — Two Wayne County Sheriff’s officers were stabbed and a suspect was arrested and sits in the Ashland County Jail after an incident on Tuesday morning, according to…
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June is Elder Empowerment Month — Ashland County has a lot to celebrate
Empowerment means removing barriers, fostering connection, and making sure every person feels seen and valued, regardless of age.
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 the Division VI sectional finals. The Falcons (13-7) earned the No. 5 seed in the Northeast District. Hillsdale will entertain…
Bucyrus man dies in officer-involved shooting following armed standoff
BUCYRUS – A Bucyrus man was fatally shot Monday after barricading himself inside a residence, firing a weapon and threatening law enforcement, authorities reported in a press release. The suspect, identified as Paul A. Desmarais, 41, barricaded himself inside theresidence during a domestic dispute. Bucyrus police officers, along with local…
Governor attends Bird Ohio Day at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
OAK HARBOR — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife celebrated Governor’s Bird Ohio Day on Monday at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Ottawa County. The top bird conservationists in Ohio gather annually in May at Magee Marsh Wildlife…
Salvation Army Ashland to celebrate 140 years of service with community banquet
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will commemorate 140 years of service to Ashland County with a special anniversary banquet Thursday at Mount Vernon Estate.
Bite Club: A year of local food and the stories behind it
Bite Club started one year ago with a simple idea: eat great local food, and tell people about it. At the time, it felt like a dream assignment. Try good food and write about it. Easy. But it didn’t stay simple for long. I remember reading through the comments on…
DeWine taps Andy Wilson as new Ohio Attorney General
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine introduced Andy Wilson as Ohio Attorney General on Monday, following the announcement by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost that he is taking a job in the private sector next month. Wilson, who currently serves as the director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, will…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from May 8-10
Explore the recent call logs from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office covering 252 calls for service from May 8-10.
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.
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