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Want to give back? Here’s your guide to volunteer opportunities in Ashland, Richland & Knox counties
You don’t need to clear your calendar or commit to every Saturday for an opportunity to make a difference in north central Ohio. Whether you have an afternoon, a few hours each week or a skill you’d like to share, organizations across Ashland, Richland and Knox counties welcome volunteers in a variety of roles. From…
Open Source: Love Our Hero’s builds community of support for veterans
ASHLAND — Tami Robinson doesn’t know what the next call for help will be. It could be a veteran who needs help paying a utility bill. It could be someone moving into a new home who needs dishes and furniture. Sometimes it means finding a way to repair a vehicle or provide medical equipment. Whatever…
Open Source: Has work slowed on Ashland County’s second administration building?
The $6.1 million building is slated for a March 1, 2027 completion.
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.…
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