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Open Source: How is the Ashland County Dog Shelter keeping dogs safe amid summer heat?
ASHLAND — Weeks of sweltering heat have sent people searching for shade and air conditioning. The same scorching temperatures have prompted Ashland residents to ask how dogs at the Ashland County Dog Shelter are staying cool and safe. Kennel Manager Shannon Hamilton said the staff closely monitors temperatures, uses industrial fans and provides cooling treats…
Open Source: Why are there excavators behind the Lutheran church on Smith Road in Ashland?
Early stages of the project date back to February 2021 when Hunsinger Builders purchased the nearly 60-acre farmland property.
Open Source: What’s up with the grass at Ashland’s former Rite Aid?
The grass around the 419 Claremont Ave. property has gained attention as it’s continued to grow to nearly “knee-high” length “or beyond.”
Mansfield’s Ward turns recovery into a 343-mile bike ride for resilience
MANSFIELD — Annette Ward had not ridden a bike in nearly 20 years when she registered for a 343-mile ride from Boston to New York City. Now Ward, a cancer survivor, is training for the First Responder Ride for Resilience, a five-day event honoring the 343 firefighters and first responders on scene during the Sept.…
What form of ID is necessary to vote in Ashland County in the primary?
The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming May primary election is April 6. The Ashland County Board of Elections will be open until 9 p.m. April 6.
Open Source: Ohio State now aims for another national title, but a century ago Kenyon was in its sights
GAMBIER — As Ohio State gears up for a Cotton Bowl date against Miami on New Year’s Eve, one interested reader asked a question about the Buckeyes’ history — specifically against a local outfit. Here’s what we discovered: Around Thanksgiving time over a century ago, the Men of Scarlet and Gray competed for gridiron glory…
OPEN SOURCE: What’s the difference between HSI & ICE?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to a reader suggestion. Do you have a tip for our reporters? Click here to submit it. MOUNT VERNON — An Oct. 9 federal law enforcement operation at Panchos Tacos, a Mexican restaurant in Mount Vernon, triggered a flurry of questions from readers throughout north central Ohio.…
Ashland teen’s dedication earns national recognition via American Heritage Girls troop
ASHLAND — Teagen Kime doesn’t just set goals, she achieves and surpasses them. On July 2, Kime earned the Stars and Stripes Award, the highest honor that the American Heritage Girls (AHG) can present to its members. The 17-year-old is also the first in the Troop OH1151 to receive this award. American Heritage Girls is…
Open Source: Ashland’s Rite Aid closed. What now?
ASHLAND — The lone Rite Aid Pharmacy in Ashland has closed, and existing prescriptions were transferred to a pharmacy on Sugarbush Drive. The last day of pharmacy business, according to the chain’s website, was Wednesday. Existing prescriptions were transferred to Unity Pharmacy at 1055 Sugarbush Drive. Store employees said the Rite Aid’s liquidation sale will…
Open Source: How are the dogs at the shelter during this heat wave?
Open Source We published this story in response to a reader question. Do you have a tip or suggestion for our reporters? Click here to submit it. ASHLAND — Dogs at the Ashland County Dog Shelter don’t have air conditioning, but staff there assure the canines are fine — even as the region trudges through a heat…
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