ASHLAND — Nature journaling can be a wonderful way to connect with nature — no matter what the season. That’s why The Wilderness Center and Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are teaming up to help foster those connections at the district’s beautiful 40-acre Hazel Willis Woods property. The program will kick off with […]
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Ashland Public Library leaves overdue fines behind in 2021
ASHLAND — Ashland Public Library is excited to announce that we are officially fine free as of Jan. 1, 2022. Joining a growing movement of libraries across the country, Ashland Public Library will no longer charge overdue fines on items, unless specified otherwise by the owning library. “The library and our staff are excited for […]
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Six charged criminally in Ashland County Court of Common Pleas in December
ASHLAND — The following criminal charges were filed in December with Ashland County Court of Common Pleas. • Daniel Straniak, 27, of Mansfield, was charged with failing to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, improperly handling firearms in a vehicle and tampering with evidence. Charges were filed by Ashland County Sheriff’s […]
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Hillsdale FFA Advanced Parliamentary Procedure team finishes 3rd in Ohio
JEROMESVILLE — On Dec. 18, the Hillsdale FFA Advanced Parliamentary Procedure team finished third in Ohio’s state competition at the Delaware Area Career Center. Students participating in the Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event (LDE) are evaluated on their ability to conduct an orderly and efficient meeting using parliamentary procedure. Parliamentary Procedure is a competition in […]
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Legacy of Success: Loudonville retools after record-setting season
LOUDONVILLE — Rebuilding is a necessary evil for most high school basketball coaches, especially at the small-school level. But Loudonville’s Tyler Bates has discovered a cheat code. The Division IV Redbirds, it seems, only reload. Loudonville is 9-1 at the midway point of the regular season and alone atop the Mid-Buckeye Conference standings at 5-0. […]
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Ohio EMA offers rebates to homeowners for tornado safe rooms
COLUMBUS — Homeowners throughout Ohio now have the opportunity to apply to receive reimbursement for the purchase and construction/installation of a tornado safe room inside or outside their homes. A safe room is a structure specifically designed to provide protection in extreme weather events. The Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s (Ohio EMA) rebate program provides a […]
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Mansfield among cities on Ohio’s expanding COVID testing locations; Portman tests positive
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Tuesday the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio National Guard, and the Ohio Hospital Association will expand COVID-19 testing locations in nine Ohio cities, including Mansfield, starting this week. In addition, U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) announced he has also tested positive for the illness. “In preparation for […]
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Ashland’s national champion track coach, U.S. Olympian Jud Logan passes away
ASHLAND – Ashland University and the world of track and field suffered a significant loss with the passing of Eagle track and field head coach and four-time United States Olympian Jud Logan on Monday. He was 62. “Jud Logan personified our mission and vision at Ashland University,” said Ashland University President Carlos Campo. “We promise […]
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What Knox County is doing to support second-chance employment
MOUNT VERNON — Loyalty. Growth. Acceptance. Those are the words that participants in Mount Vernon Municipal Court’s MERIT Court program heard on a recent field trip to Hot Chicken Takeover in Westerville. But perhaps the most important words they heard were “second chance.” Hot Chicken Takeover is a second-chance employer, one who is willing to […]
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Fredericktown’s convoy passes Delaware Christian
Fredericktown notched a win on the victory belt after defeating Delaware Christian 44-27 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on January 3. The last time Fredericktown and Delaware Christian played in a 59-24 game on January 28, 2021. We covered the game. For a full recap, click here. Recently on December 30 , Fredericktown squared […]