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Landoll’s Mohican Castle is merry & bright all December long
LOUDONVILLE — Landoll’s Mohican Castle looks like Christmas out of a storybook in December, adorned with over 150,000 Christmas lights. Guests start to feel the Christmas joy as they drive up the winding and hilly road while noticing every structure on the property glowing and decorated. Visitors are welcome to walk the grounds every evening…
A Stroll Through the Garden with Blue Fountain Bamboo
One of my readers found out that I liked bamboo and other adventuresome plants. The question was about my experience with Blue Fountain Bamboo (Fragesia nitida). Blue Fountain bamboo for me was a prima donna. I had to tend to every need and desire for years, or it would shrivel up and die. Because I…
Sullivan residents honor deceased veterans with wreaths on graves
SULLIVAN — Ashland County community members gathered Saturday at Southview Cemetery to lay wreaths on veterans’ graves and honor their sacrifices to America. Suzanne Runals, President of the Wellington Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6941, coordinated the event for her hometown for the second year in a row. She helped fundraise $3,910 which purchased 230…
Ashland Christmas Village returns for 5th year
ASHLAND Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, elves and two of Santa’s reindeer traveled from the North Pole to bring holiday magic to Ashland Christmas Village. The fifth annual event kicked off Friday evening and will continue on Saturday, Dec. 19 and 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Corner Park. All activities are free, including a train ride…
Ashland Emmanuel Church, St. Augustine’s join to form new Emmanuel Anglican Church
ASHLAND — Ashland Emmanuel Church has joined forces with St. Augustine’s Ashland to become Emmanuel Anglican Church after months of shared worship services and bible studies. The two congregations began sharing worship services and holding a common Bible study in June. By August, the congregation of Ashland Emmanuel voted unanimously to join St. Augustine’s Ashland…
Ashland County community health assessment identifies 4 prioritized health needs
ASHLAND — The 2025 Ashland County Community Health Needs Assessment identified four prioritized health needs affecting Ashland County residents. Those needs impacting health are: Smoking, vaping and substance misuse. Chronic disease, including cancer and heart disease. Maternal and child health. Alzheimer’s Disease. The assessment was a collaborative effort coordinated by the Ashland County Health Department,…
