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One night isn’t enough: Ashland’s third annual Trunk or Treat returns
ASHLAND — Halloween fun doesn’t have to end after one night. Perhaps the youngsters deserve more than one chance to show off their costumes. Hence, families traveled to the Sponsler-Donley Ford of Ashland building for the third annual…
Voters to decide renewal levy for Lake Township roads and bridges
LAKE TOWNSHIP — Lake Township voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to renew a 1.5-mill tax levy that helps pay for road maintenance and snow removal. The five-year renewal would…
Taking the oath: Mansfield Fire Dept. swears in Galion & Hillsdale graduates
A Galion High School graduate and a Hillsdale High School graduate are the two newest members of the Mansfield Fire Department.
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Green-Perrysville Joint Fire District seeks renewal of two levies
PERRYSVILLE — Two renewal tax levies are on the ballot this November for the Green-Perrysville Joint Fire District. The 1-mill and 2-mill levies would continue existing taxes for another five years, rather than add new levies. If approved, they are expected to generate a combined $278,081 annually, according to the…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Roses are the queen of the flower bed
A friend from church, who loves his roses and has fond memories of his family’s rose garden, was disappointed with how they grew this year and asked me for advice. A few years ago, following my hip surgery I had a therapist to help me get back on my feet.…
Malabar Farm State Park unveils new mural honoring Louis Bromfield
LUCAS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in partnership with the Ohio History Connection, has unveiled a striking new mural at Malabar Farm State Park celebrating Pulitzer Prize–winning author, conservationist, and Malabar Farm founder Louis Bromfield. The artwork is part of Ohio’s recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, highlighting…
Lexington sweeps to OCC boys and girls cross country championships
WOOSTER — Gabi Twedt made history on a chilly Saturday morning. Twedt finished second at the Ohio Cardinal Conference meet at Wooster, finishing in a personal record 18 minutes, 27.38 seconds. It’s the eighth fastest time in program history and the fastest-ever showing by a sophomore. Halle Hamilton held the…
Research led author to a relative who fought for both sides in the Civil War, among other family anecdotes
BELLVILLE — At a recent speaking engagement I did, the question came up, how do I find the details that bring to life the obscure historical stories I write about? The short answer is, “Drill, baby, drill!” The longer answer is that the kind of research I do to reconstruct…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from Oct. 15-16
Stay updated with the latest call logs from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, detailing 192 calls for service.
State reps. Miller & John honor Bo Lacey Construction through commendation
Out of 12,000 applicants from across the country, Bo Lacey Construction was selected for its growth, premier customer service and the continued trust of the community for more than four decades.
Vivid autumn colors begin to explode across northern Ohio
COLUMBUS — Driving through northern Ohio, bright fall color stretches along the roadways and fills the tree canopies. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) says sugar maples are still blazing with spectacular hues, while dogwoods are settling into rich, velvety reds and purples. “Even though it has been warm…
Arrows shock Wooster in OT as Valentine gets win No. 200
On a night when legendary Arrows head coach Scott Valentine got his 200th career win, a variety of the team’s seniors helped stun Wooster in overtime at rainy Follis Field, 27-21.
Falcons, finally! Hillsdale crushes Norwayne, climbs into share of WCAL lead
After more than a decade of disheartening defeats, the recurring Norwayne nightmare for the Falcons was finally snuffed out.
Oct. 16: Ashland-area high school football roundup
Ashland survives overtime against Wooster Ashland topped Wooster in a 27-21 overtime thriller for an Ohio high school football victory on Oct. 16. Last season, Ashland and Wooster squared off on Oct. 18, 2024 at Wooster High School. Jeromesville Hillsdale dominates Creston Norwayne in convincing showing Jeromesville Hillsdale dominated from…
Military & mentorship: Ashland High School senior chasing music composition dreams
The 18-year-old spent weeks composing a five-movement programmatic piece depicting different beasts, creatures or deities from mythology.
MVNU to host Honors Choir Festival featuring students from 31 schools
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2026 District 10 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Honors Choir Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, bringing together middle and high school vocalists from 31 schools across Ashland, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow and Richland counties. Students have been nominated by…
Crestview Local School District earns 3.5 stars in Ohio School Repot Card
Grubbs’ district earned 3.5 stars in the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s annual report card. It’s the same grade each of Crestview Local Schools’ three schools received.
Here are Ashland police reports for Oct. 9-15
Find out what police in Ashland reported from Oct. 9 to 15, including calls, incidents and arrests made during this time.
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