Waking Up First: A camping column from Irv Oslin
My siblings and countless cousins crammed into a couple of old army tents. The smell of treated canvas permeates the Lake Erie breeze.
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Check out Ashland County’s property transfers from July
See a complete list of Ashland County property transfers from the Ashland County Auditor’s office from June 24 to July 28.
Don’t stop moving: Ashland runner Debbie Haynes takes on The Great World Race
The race begins in Antarctica, then travels through Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, South America and finishes in North America.
Ashland County commissioners commit $10K to juvenile court education, prevention initiative
The board also approved putting a five-year, 2-mill human services levy up for renewal on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Superbike racing returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend for season finale
LEXINGTON – The 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship chase intensifies as it heads to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course starting tomorrow for Round 7 of 10. The three-day Permco MotoAmerica Superbikes at Mid-Ohio (July 31 through Aug. 2), its 35th edition at the North Central Ohio legendary road course, features doubleheader races from six different…
Lincoln Highway to broadband internet: Contract signed for $20 million U.S. 30 high-speed connection across Ohio
A new “highway” will soon spring up, providing a high-speed broadband connection officials hope will spur the next 100 years of economic growth.
World War II, Korean and Vietnam war memorials on display Aug. 6-9 in Ashland
The three memorials will be escorted from the Ohio State Reformatory, 100 Reformatory Road in Mansfield, to Ashland on Aug. 6.
Here are Ashland police reports for July 29-30
Read the latest police reports from Ashland, detailing incidents, arrests and citations from July 29-30.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from July 29
Read about the 70 calls for service handled by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office on July 29.
Peace Torch relay begins at Ashland City Hall on Friday morning
ASHLAND — The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, history’s largest peace torch relay, will be in Ashland on Friday at 8 a.m. The event begins at Ashland City Hall, 206 Claremont Avenue, when Mayor Matt Miller passes the Peace Torch with the Peace Run team. The international team from seven…
Cleo Redd Fisher Museum to host open house at historic Workman Cabin on Aug. 8
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum will host an open house at the historic Workman Cabin in Loudonville on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors are invited to tour the cabin, try their hand at writing with a quill and ink, and learn more about life…
171st Ohio State Fair opens in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel joined Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to officially open the 171st Ohio State Fair on Wednesday. This marks a celebration of the completion of major improvements at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds,…
Hear them roar: Women’s mountain bike skills camp a success at Camp Nuhop
The skills camp at Camp Nuhop included meals, lodging and coaching clinics — led by Rhea, Jen Malik and Ashley Hendershot.
Here are Ashland police reports for July 28-29
Explore the Ashland police activity reports: incidents, citations and arrests chronologically listed from July 28-29.
Ashland Community Federal Credit Union announces 75th anniversary celebration: ‘People helping people in Ashland since 1951’
ASHLAND — Your Ashland Community Federal Credit Union will celebrate its 75th anniversary serving the Ashland area in 2026, marking three-quarters of a century serving members in Ashland County and investing in the local community. Founded in 1951, the member-owned Ashland Community Federal Credit Union has grown into a trusted…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from July 28
Explore the latest call log from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, featuring 78 calls for service from July 28.
Richland County authorities release name of man found dead near Gatton Rocks
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the body Tuesday morning via a 911 call.
Ashland County Community Foundation awards record-setting 353 scholarships for nearly $600K
ASHLAND – Ashland County Community Foundation had a record year for the scholarship program, with 353 scholarships totaling $593,803 awarded to students throughout the area. This is the largest number of scholarships awarded to date. “Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients. We are so grateful to all our donors who…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Can chicory be a coffee substitute?
Have you been driving along the road lately and noticed a blue flower that just seems to grow up through the gravel? Personally, I find this small flower attractive, and I think you will find my research interesting. A friend from church asked me about this flower and wondered about…
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