Ashland FFA’s Haley McNaull takes 3rd in state public speaking contest
ASHLAND — Ashland FFA member Haley McNaull traveled to Marysville High School to continue her Extemporaneous Public Speaking journey on March 7. In the first round of the state competition,…
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It starts with us: Local leaders call for community wide approach to child abuse prevention
MANSFIELD — We are all responsible for preventing child abuse. That was the prevailing message at Wednesday’s rally hosted by Richland County Children Services in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month.…
Mohican River continues to see downgraded water quality: Why?
Solutions Journalism Series This story is Part I of a two-part Solutions Journalism series about the Mohican River’s water quality and how local agencies are addressing the issue. Part II…
Fundraiser launched after Ashland band instruments stolen during Disney trip
On the night of March 28, the Ashland High School Band trailer was broken into while parked in a hotel parking lot near Orlando, Florida.
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Bail denied to Ashland man charged with rape, kidnapping of 12 year-old
ASHLAND — April 14 is the next court appearance scheduled for an Ashland man charged with the kidnapping and rape of a 12-year-old girl. That 1:30 p.m. proceeding via Zoom will take place with Ashland County Magistrate Paul Lange presiding over the case. Ashland County Common Pleas Court Judge David…
Mohican Covered Bridge closed in April for repairs
PERRYSVILLE — A spring stroll across the Mohican Covered Bridge will have to wait until May. The bridge is closed for road repairs through April 30, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The project to repair the structure in Mohican State Park,…
Check out Ashland County’s property transfers from March
Included is a list of property transfers from the Ashland County Auditor’s office from Jan. 23 to Feb. 23.
Here are Ashland police reports for March 30-31
Ashland police fielded 123 calls, including eight incidents, two arrests and two citations, from March 30-31.
New van to expand transportation, program access at Ashland Kroc Center
The van will help expand transportation capabilities and access to youth programs, educational activities and community events.
17-year-old charged with 4 felonies after crash that killed off-duty Ohio policeman
JACKSON — A teenager has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide following a crash last year that killed an off-duty Wellston police officer and injured another, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday. At about 2 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2025, a 2014 Hyundai Accent allegedly driven by an intoxicated…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 30
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 91 calls for service on March 30, according to its daily log.
Severe weather means March will leave like a lion today & tonight
MANSFIELD — March will roar like a lion all across the region today and tonight as we gladly turn the calendar to April. Severe weather (what else?) could be on the way to north central Ohio again over the next 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. Multiple rounds…
A Stroll through the Garden: Cannonball fungus will attack our walls
While I was actively working in a client’s flower bed, getting rid of the Canadian thistle a few years ago, I noticed these little black dots all over her garden walls. These dots were by her front door, on the hard surfaces of concrete blocks that formed a border for…
And the band played on: Ashland marching band overcomes theft of instruments to perform at Disney World
Every Ashland High School band member who made the trip to Florida was able to march Monday down Main Street, U.S.A.
Hartnett’s impact stretched across north central Ohio in numerous sectors
MANSFIELD — Bill Hartnett’s influence spanned numerous locations and categories, from educator and coach to veteran affairs administration across Ohio. Bill was the only child of Jerome Timothy and Thelma (McCarter) Hartnett, born on April 3, 1932, in western Pennsylvania. The son of a railroad worker, Bill moved with his…
Here are Loudonville police reports for March 22-28
Loudonville police responded to 24 calls and issued three citations from March 22-28, according to department reports.
Here are Ashland police reports for March 27-30
Ashland police fielded 201 calls, including 13 incidents, four arrests and six citations, from March 27-30.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from March 28 & 29
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 147 calls for service from March 28-29, according to its daily logs.
Healing on the move: Wildflower Wellness redefines therapy in Knox and surrounding counties
MOUNT VERNON — Therapy doesn’t always happen under fluorescent lights and strict appointment slots. Sometimes, it starts on a living room floor, a nursery chair or even a trip to the hair salon. Wildflower Wellness brings care directly to clients across Knox and surrounding counties, rethinking what access to therapy…
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