MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — It was a little less feisty than usual, but there was still plenty of passion to go around during the final game of Tuesday’s STARTEK 7X7 High School Tournament. There’s never a shortage of intensity when crosstown rivals Madison and Mansfield Senior get together. “Even if we’re playing Go Fish, it’s […]
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Historic characters come to life in Ashland Chautauqua
ASHLAND – Four historic figures came to life at the Guy C. Myers Memorial Band Shell Monday evening, as a preview of this year’s Ashland Chautauqua. Abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass (portrayed by Charles Pace), Underground Railroad leader Harriet Tubman (Ilene Evans), women’s rights advocate and abolitionist Lucy Stone (Judith Black) and southern Civil War […]
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Welcome Back: Former Lex native shines at PGA Junior Series event
MANSFIELD — She may call North Carolina home now, but Nicole Adam still had a distinct home-course advantage at this week’s PGA Junior Series event at Westbrook Country Club. A former Lexington resident, Adam shot a three-day total of 230 to win the girls 12 to 14 division and finish third overall in the girls […]
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Ashland University to host Community Movie Night July 29
ASHLAND – Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free Community Movie Night set for July 29 at 9 p.m. on the front lawn of Founders Hall on the Ashland University campus. The movie to be shown is “Zootopia,” a 2016 3D computer-animated comedy mystery adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation […]
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Microbrewery/restaurant planned for Gilbert’s building
ASHLAND – Downtown Ashland got another boost with the announcement of a microbrewery and restaurant planned for the former Gilbert’s Furniture building. Doug Reynolds, 46, and his wife, Anna, signed on the dotted line Friday to take over ownership of the 166-year-building and hope to have the establishment open by the end of the year. […]
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Ashland Chamber, other agencies plan move to Main St. home
ASHLAND – The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce and several other area agencies are planning a move into a new Main Street home that will serve as a welcome center, but before they renovate the building, they want to give public a sneak peek. The public is invited to tour the former Gerald’s Photography building, […]
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Classic cars to fill downtown Ashland Saturday
ASHLAND – Downtown will be filled Saturday with more than 600 cars lining the streets for the sixth annual Ashland Downtown Dream Cruise & Car Show. Thousands of people are expected to head downtown to peruse the classic cars, trucks and motorcycles that will set up along Main Street between Union and Broad. “Our car […]
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Secretary of State Husted says American democracy is alive and well
ASHLAND – Although the chaotic primary season may have some questioning the state of our country, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted believes American democracy is alive and well. “Democracy works. It’s the greatest system in the history of the world. And it’s going to work right here in Ohio,” Husted said. Husted spoke Thursday […]
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Lawless sentenced to 20 years in trafficking, assault cases
ASHLAND – After a one month reprieve due to a clerical error, Richard Lawless discovered his fate Tuesday afternoon: 20 years in prison. Ashland County Common Pleas Judge Ronald P. Forsthoefel handed down the sentence, which agreed with the suggested sentence in the plea agreement made by Ashland County prosecutors, Lawless’ attorney, James Mayer, and […]
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Tri-County Women’s Golf Tournament tees off in July
MANSFIELD — It’s not as big as it was in its heyday, but the event formerly known as the Richland County Women’s Golf Tournament is regaining its footing. The Tri-County Women’s Golf Tournament featuring players from Richland, Crawford and Ashland counties will tee off July 27 at Pebble Creek Golf Club and conclude July 29 […]