OPINION: OCC in flux again after West Holmes accepts invitation to join PAC
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Bocock, Bartok provide spark for Blue Devils in win over Ashland
ONTARIO — The Killer B’s delivered for Danville. Pitcher Addy Bocock recorded her 500th career strikeout and slugger Ruby Bartok belted a game-tying home run for her 100th career hit…
Edison Elementary School employee fired following ‘confirmed misconduct’
A second Edison Elementary noon-duty paraprofessional employee has been placed on paid administrative leave.
‘The Thread:’ Ashland native shares story of trauma and healing through poetry
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Irv Oslin: And the beat goes on – Ashland is a tale of two cities
The city of Ashland has changed over time. What hasn’t changed are its people, people with stories to tell. Old stories. New stories. All worth telling.
2 students, 1 adult injured in 4-vehicle crash involving Sandusky Perkins school bus
PERKINS TOWNSHIP — Two students and one adult were injured after a four-vehicle crash involving a Sandusky Perkins school bus on Wednesday afternoon in Erie County, according to the Sandusky Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. There were 52 occupants on the bus at the time of the crash,…
Ashland County under Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. on April 15
ASHLAND — It wouldn’t be spring in Ohio if we weren’t surrounded by precipitation. While we’re all hoping April showers bring May flowers rings true this year, the wet end of that philosophy is certainly living up to its reputation. There is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Ashland…
AU recognized in numerous areas by U.S. News Best Graduate School rankings
ASHLAND — Ashland University’s Dwight Schar College of Education has been selected as a 2026 Best Graduate School by U.S. News & World Report. Also, for the first time, Ashland’s MBA program within the Dauch College of Business and Economics earned a series of specialty rankings from the media company…
Ashland, Lucas students win Firelands Electric Cooperative scholarships
NEW LONDON — Firelands Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce that two winners from its February scholarship contest have been selected to receive additional awards through Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives (OEC). Haley McNaull of Ashland High School has been awarded a second-place, $3,600 scholarship as part of OEC’s Children of Members…
Ohio’s spring wild turkey season is about to begin
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has announced hunting season dates for the wild turkey, one of Ohio’s most iconic game species. Spring turkey hunting is an anticipated event for many Ohioans. During the 2025 spring wild turkey season, hunters checked 16,014 birds. Among those…
Here are Loudonville police reports for April 5-11
Stay informed with the latest Loudonville police reports covering calls, citations and traffic stops from April 5-11.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from April 14
Check the daily call log from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office. Learn about calls for service from Tuesday.
Here are Ashland police reports for April 14-15
Ashland police fielded 84 calls, including 16 incidents, two arrests and two citations, from April 14-15.
Severe storms, damaging wind gusts possible Wednesday
Prepare for changing weather Wednesday in Ashland County with rain, thunderstorms and wind expected throughout the day.
In the age of AI and algorithms, Vinylthon provides a ‘real’ radio experience
WRDL, Ashland University’s award-winning, student-run radio station will be participating in its ninth Vinylthon celebration this weekend.
Ohio man indicted for attempting to bribe state’s witness
COLUMBUS — A Lima man has been indicted by an Allen County grand jury on a bribery charge stemming from his recent illegal-dumping case, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday. Brady Schroeder, who was convicted in December of a misdemeanor count of illegal disposal of construction and demolition debris, now faces…
Mount Gilead man killed after Tuesday morning crash in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD — A Mount Gilead man was killed Tuesday morning after a two-vehicle crash in Morrow County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. John A. Walker, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol stated. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from April 13
Learn about daily activities of the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office. See the latest calls for service on April 13.
Here are Ashland police reports for April 13-14
Ashland police fielded 91 calls, including nine incidents, two arrests and three citations, from April 13-14.
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