It starts with us: Local leaders call for community wide approach to child abuse prevention
MANSFIELD — We are all responsible for preventing child abuse. That was the prevailing message at Wednesday’s rally hosted by Richland County Children Services in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month.…
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New van to expand transportation, program access at Ashland Kroc Center
The van will help expand transportation capabilities and access to youth programs, educational activities and community events.
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…
A Stroll through the Garden: Cannonball fungus will attack our walls
While I was actively working in a client’s flower bed, getting rid of the Canadian thistle a few years ago, I noticed these little black dots all over her garden…
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Hartnett’s impact stretched across north central Ohio in numerous sectors
MANSFIELD — Bill Hartnett’s influence spanned numerous locations and categories, from educator and coach to veteran affairs administration across Ohio. Bill was the only child of Jerome Timothy and Thelma (McCarter) Hartnett, born on April 3, 1932, in western Pennsylvania. The son of a railroad worker, Bill moved with his…
Here are Loudonville police reports for March 22-28
Loudonville police responded to 24 calls and issued three citations from March 22-28, according to department reports.
Here are Ashland police reports for March 27-30
Ashland police fielded 201 calls, including 13 incidents, four arrests and six citations, from March 27-30.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from March 28 & 29
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 147 calls for service from March 28-29, according to its daily logs.
Healing on the move: Wildflower Wellness redefines therapy in Knox and surrounding counties
MOUNT VERNON — Therapy doesn’t always happen under fluorescent lights and strict appointment slots. Sometimes, it starts on a living room floor, a nursery chair or even a trip to the hair salon. Wildflower Wellness brings care directly to clients across Knox and surrounding counties, rethinking what access to therapy…
Ashland Vietnam vet encourages others to not leave their own stories untold
Gorrell is transparent about the fact it took decades to recount his experience surviving the Vietnam War — both overseas and at home.
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 diluted bleach water onto the forsythia, not realizing the impact it would have. Unfortunately, bleach doesn’t agree with forsythia, even…
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.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 27
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 88 calls for service on March 27, according to its daily call log.
Weather service confirms EF0 tornado touched down south of Fredericktown
An EF0 tornado briefly touched down on Granny Creek Road, traveling 0.1 miles.
New process for distributing cards among 13 changes in high school soccer rules
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio High School Athletic Association website. COLUMBUS — —Several rules updates were approved in high school soccer for next school year, including new guidance on carding, penalty kick encroachment, a longer time limit for goalkeepers to release the ball, and additional…
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church announces Holy Week schedule for 2026
ASHLAND – St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Ashland, Ohio, is pleased to announce its full schedule of services and events for Holy Week and Easter Day, the most significant week in the Christian calendar. This year, Holy Week observances will begin on Palm Sunday, March 29, and conclude with the celebration…
What form of ID is necessary to vote in Ashland County in the primary?
The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming May primary election is April 6. The Ashland County Board of Elections will be open until 9 p.m. April 6.
Nominations accepted for 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year
 ONTARIO – Do you know of a senior citizen volunteering their time to help others? Here is your chance to recognize them! The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award. The deadline for nominations is April 3, 2026. Award…
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,…
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