ASHLAND — Ashland City Council unanimously approved the city’s 2022 spending plan during Tuesday’s meeting. The $71.7 million in appropriations reflects an accumulation of all the city’s funds, including its general fund, capital improvements, police, fire, sanitation and debt services. Finance Director Larry Paxton said the city budgeted $5.8 million for construction projects in 2022, […]
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William Henry Harrison, 1st president from Ohio, had shortest stint in office
Editor’s NoteThis is the second in a nine-part series looking at Ohio’s history of presidents. Some of the information was gleaned from a kit provided by the Ohio Historical Society released in 1967 titled “Portraits of Ohio Presidents.” Ashland Source has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. Part I, an introduction, […]
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Neighbor spotlight: Ashland resident discusses national caregivers day
Editor’s NoteThis story is part of a monthly series we’ve dubbed “Neighbor Spotlight,” where we write a feature about a person in our coverage area. Submit candidates through Open Source. ASHLAND – Deborah Poffenbaugh went back to school to become a licensed practical nurse at 57 years old. Poffenbaugh studied business in college, spent time as […]
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Centerburg knocks off Granville
A tight-knit tilt turned in Centerburg’s direction just enough to squeeze past Granville 56-52 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup. Recently on February 1 , Centerburg squared up on Wellington in a basketball game . Click here for a recap We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 […]
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Columbian edges Bellevue in tough test
Columbian topped Bellevue 46-38 in a tough tilt in an Ohio boys basketball matchup. Last season, Columbian and Bellevue squared up on January 28, 2021 at Bellevue High School last season. We covered the game. For a full recap, click here. Bellevue showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out […]
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Lucas finds its footing in victory over Clear Fork
Lucas painted a masterpiece of offensive basketball all over the canvas of Clear Fork’s defense for a 62-38 win in Ohio boys basketball on February 15. The last time Clear Fork and Lucas played in a 62-53 game on February 19, 2021. Click here for a recap Recently on February 9 , Clear Fork squared […]
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Too wild to tame: Newark Catholic topples Fredericktown
No quarter was granted as Newark Catholic blunted Fredericktown’s plans 60-47 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 15. Recently on February 8 , Fredericktown squared up on Columbus Academy in a basketball game . Click here for a recap We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a […]
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Dalton topples Hiland
It wasn’t pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren’t, but Dalton wasn’t going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 61-60 over Hiland on February 15 in Ohio boys high school basketball action. Last season, Dalton and Hiland faced off on February 16, 2021 at Hiland High School. We covered the game. For […]
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Salem hustles by Western Reserve in victory
Salem handed Western Reserve a tough 62-51 loss for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 15. Last season, Salem and Western Reserve squared up on February 20, 2021 at Western Reserve High School last season. For more, click here. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 […]
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GALLERY: 2022 Danville Raccoon Dinner
Volunteers serve raccoon – alongside mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, mixed vegetables and homemade cornbread – at the 79th annual Danville Raccoon Dinner on Feb. 7, 2022. DSC_0014.JPG DSC_0018.JPG DSC_0021.JPG DSC_0025.JPG Two guests dine on raccoon at the 79th annual Danville Raccoon Dinner on Feb. 7, 2022. DSC_0030.JPG DSC_0032.JPG DSC_0035.JPG DSC_0043.JPG DSC_0047.JPG Volunteers serve raccoon – […]