MANSFIELD — When Sheila and Chad Schrack wanted to start a creative fundraiser towards cancer research, they wondered: would people jump into a lake? It turns out, they will. And with that, the Polar Bear Dip: Cold for the Cure was born. Now 13 years later, dozens of people jump in Charles Mill Lake every […]
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Ashland’s 2018 Year in Review
With 2019 just around the corner, Ashland Source is taking some time to reflect on the biggest local stories of 2018. Here’s a roundup of some of the Ashland area news events that had the greatest impact this year. New mayor and council take charge One of the biggest changes for Ashland in 2018 took […]
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Wooster man killed in Wayne County crash
SMITHVILLE — A 62-year-old Wooster man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Friday afternoon, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the accident occurred at about 3:05 p.m. on State Route 585 near Blough Road in Wayne County. According to the report, Terry W. Locklear was driving southbound […]
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Packard ready to lead at Ashland High School
ASHLAND – Josh Packard has always had the heart of a coach. His greatest joy is helping others and watching them succeed. Packard’s first coaching gig came when he was growing up in Holmes County, coaching elementary basketball while he was still in high school. He’s taken that attitude with him through his 21 years […]
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City acquires former Olna Jane’s building
ASHLAND – Ashland city council approved an ordinance Friday accepting the forfeiture of the former Olna Janes’s bar to the city. Located at 215 E. Main St., the building previously was foreclosed upon by the county. It then went unsold at sheriff’s sale before being offered to the city. Mayor Matt Miller said the council’s […]
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Weavers celebrate 40-year career at The Candy & Nut Shoppe
ASHLAND – For nearly four decades, Ray and Anita Weaver have delighted Ashlanders with cashew turtles, almond toffee, hand-dipped chocolate creams and freshly roasted nuts. Anyone who has walked in the door of The Candy and Nut Shoppe will recognize Anita’s smiling face behind the counter and the smell of Ray’s chocolate wafting from the […]
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Loudonville’s defense stifles Clear Fork
BELLVILLE — Loudonville’s stifling defense tamed Clear Fork on Thursday night, fueling a 52-13 victory in a nonconference girls basketball game. Nikki Weber led the Redbirds (8-1) with 16 points, while Kali Weikle topped the Colts (1-7) with six points. Loudonville roared to a 15-2 lead through the first quarter, and stretched it to a […]
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Loudonville dumps Clear Fork
IMG_6993.jpg IMG_6994.jpg IMG_6995.jpg IMG_6996.jpg IMG_7003.jpg IMG_7004.jpg IMG_7005.jpg IMG_7007.jpg IMG_7011.jpg Loudonville’s Nikki Weber drives to the basket against Clear Fork earlier this season. IMG_7015.jpg IMG_7016.jpg IMG_7019.jpg IMG_7022.jpg IMG_7024.jpg IMG_7029.jpg IMG_7031.jpg IMG_7032.jpg IMG_7033.jpg IMG_7034.jpg IMG_7035.jpg IMG_7038.jpg IMG_7039.jpg IMG_7040.jpg IMG_7047.jpg IMG_7048.jpg IMG_7049.jpg IMG_7054.jpg Loudonville point guard Celeste Ryman, shown here in a game earlier this season at Clear […]
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Firelands Electric Co-Op honors Ashland, Shiloh students
aNEW LONDON — Firelands Electric Cooperative has announced the winners of The A Team drawing for the month of December. Jeremy Leber, son of Len and Christine Leber of Shiloh, is in the sixth grade at St. Edward School. Lela Funk is a sixth grader at Ashland Middle School, and is the daughter of Jeffrey […]
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Monitoring your earnings can really pay off
You work hard for your money. You’re saving and planning for a secure retirement. Now you need to make sure you’re going to get all the money you deserve. Regularly reviewing your Social Security earnings record can really pay off, especially when every dollar counts in retirement. If an employer did not properly report just […]