A woman pushes a boy down a snow-covered hill in Ashland on Dec. 2.

ASHLAND — Sheriff Kurt J. Schneider declared a Level One snow emergency Tuesday morning after nighttime snowfall delivered 2 to 5 inches of snow across the area.

Ashland City Schools, Loudonville-Perrysville Schools and others were closed due to the inclement weather.

Still, the snow complemented downtown Ashland’s Christmas decor and the festive Candy Cane Trail at Freer Field.

General assignment reporter at Ashland Source primarily focusing on education. Ohio University alumna and outdoor lover. Share your story ideas or tips with me via taylor@richlandsource.com.