12 people sentenced in Ashland County Common Pleas Court in May
Damian Vandriest, 31, of Ashland, was sentenced twice for two separate drug-related offenses.
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Hello summer: Workweek forecast features heat and storms in Ashland
There are chances for showers and thunderstorms in Ashland on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday this week.
Bite Club: Tropical Frappe offers Puerto Rican-inspired drinks and stuffed cookies in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON – We’ve all been there: the marketing for a restaurant is so good you make a special trip, buzzing with anticipation, only to be let down that real…
Ashland High School’s Community Service Club makes a significant impact
ASHLAND – The Christmas Toy Drive almost didn’t happen at all. When the people who originally organized the event could no longer continue, Hayden Hitchcock, an executive member of Ashland…
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Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from June 4-7
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Cleveland Clinic to end pediatric ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ in resolution with U.S. Dept. of Justice
CLEVELAND — The Department of Justice announced Friday a resolution arising from its ongoing national investigation into violations of federal law in connection with sex-rejecting procedures on minors (often euphemistically referred to as “gender-affirming care”). The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (“Cleveland Clinic”) has entered into agreements with the Department and the…
Wilson begins tenure as Ohio Attorney General
COLUMBUS — Andy Wilson began serving as Ohio’s 52nd attorney general today, pledging to uphold the rule of law, support law enforcement and serve the people of Ohio with integrity and transparency. “I am honored by the opportunity to serve the people of Ohio in this role,” Wilson said. “Over…
Ashland’s Walter runner-up in 100 hurdles, fourth in 300s at Division II state meet
Sadie Walter doubled up Sunday in Columbus with high finishes in two different events at the state track meet.
Ashland High School graduates 243 seniors in Class of 2026
Ashland High School’s 243-member Class of 2026 turned its tassels Saturday morning in front of friends, family and several district staff members.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Grandma’s lilacs emphasize the importance of pruning
I received an email from one of our readers who has enjoyed my column for a number of years, and she asked whether she should prune her lilac now and how to do it properly. Lilac has been among one of my favorite flowers for as long as I can…
Mapleton’s Beane earns pair of podium finishes
COLUMBUS — Mother Nature is not a high school track fan. Storms rolled through central Ohio on Saturday, causing two delays at the state track meet inside Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. The first delay came during the Division I preliminaries, causing a pause in the action for about…
Troy Township firefighters honored for lifesaving rescue of Bellville man
TROY TOWNSHIP — Firefighter Patrick Compton was trained on grain bin rescue operations, but he had never needed to put those skills in action. That changed two days after Christmas, when Bellville resident Mark Berry fell and became trapped in a grain silo. Compton spent three hours on the scene with fellow…
Art of Gardening club discovers what’s new at Willo’dell
ASHLAND — Julie Freebern who has been with Willo’dell since 2008 presented a program on new flowering perennials to Art of Gardening members June 3. She started with the Gold Bleeding Heart (pinky red) which features buttery-gold to chartreuse (yellow-green) leaves. Pinky red heart-shaped flowers dangle gracefully. Members met at…
66-year-old woman dies in Mansfield hospital after 2-vehicle crash in Ashland County
MOHICAN TOWNSHIP – A North Ridgeville woman was killed after a two-vehicle crash Friday in Mohican Township, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jeanette E. Vibbert, 66, was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and pronounced deceased shortly afterward, the Patrol stated. The crash occurred at 11:24 a.m. at the intersection…
Ashland University student invites everyone to snack time with Nom Exclusion
ASHLAND – Think back to elementary school, it’s your classmate’s birthday and they’re passing out cupcakes. As each pupil is handed a cupcake, you get skipped. Instead of a cupcake, you’re handed Smarties. It’s not that you hate Smarties, but having a cupcake would feel like you’re invited to the…
Crestview’s Kuhn caps sensational career with third-place finish in pole vault
COLUMBUS — Liam Kuhn’s historic high school career ended where it began — on the state podium. Kuhn finished a career-best third in the pole vault during the final day of the Division IV state meet inside Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on Friday. Kuhn was a four-time state…
State awards $1 million in grants to assist 3 Ashland brownfield projects
Among the trio of projects awarded grant funding was the remediation and cleanup of 118 W. Main St., better known as the Frontier building.
Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre to present H.M.S. Pinafore on June 27 & 28
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre (RYOT) production of H.M.S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan will be on the stage for four performances later this month. Director Lori Turner’s cast will offer shows on Satuday, June 27 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 28 at 1 and…
Ohio AG unveils statewide crime & sentencing data dashboard
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost launched a new online tool Friday that provides unprecedented transparency into felony crime and sentencing trends across Ohio. “This data has countless applications, whether it’s helping families understand community safety or guiding policymakers in improving criminal justice laws,” Yost said. “Most importantly, it…
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