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St. Patrick’s Day festivities are a hit in downtown Ashland

Folks donning green, gold and white filled Foundation Plaza on Saturday morning while festive beads and hats were handed out to those in attendance.

by Hayden Gray March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

ODNR to stock rainbow trout in 4 north central Ohio lakes starting March 13

MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will stock rainbow trout in four north central Ohio lakes starting March 13. One of them will include special angler events at the time of the release. According to the ODNR, the schedule of locations and directions include: March 13 at Foundation Park in Knox County In…

by Larry Phillips, Managing Editor March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Yellow No. 5 to kick off tour dates with Ashland County run

ASHLAND — Yellow No. 5’s first run of the year kicks off regionally in late March with Ohio shows in: Ashland (Kash Co. Pourhouse, March 20), Loudonville (Beano’s Buckeye Ballroom, March 21) and in Lakewood (The Winchester on March 22). Timed with the release of its latest single, “Be Mine,” the band will embark on…

by Submitted March 11, 2026

A Stroll Through the Garden: Witch Hazel is an enchanting scent on a sunny day

Have you been out in your garden yet to smell the flowers? That may seem a strange question, after all, much of the snow has just recently melted. Still, I hope to bring you ideas you may never have considered trying in your own backyard. As I discuss the beautiful plant Witch Hazel, I hope…

By Eric Larson March 10, 2026

Malabar Farm festival offers free glimpse into the history of maple syrup

LUCAS — Jeff King thinks real maple syrup should be lauded as much more than the premier pancake topping. Standing inside the sugar shack at Malabar Farm State Park, King extolled its nutritional value, bolding declaring that maple syrup is a superfood. (While maple syrup has a high sugar content, it does offer small amounts of…