Bigfoot is afoot: Mohican Bigfoot Festival returns Saturday
Bigfoot enthusiasts and skeptics alike are invited Saturday to the second annual Mohican Bigfoot Festival in downtown Loudonville.
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Latest downtown Ashland development plans include 1,200 square feet of rooftop seating
The mayor said construction is estimated to begin in October and finish around the first quarter of 2027.
Growth is on the horizon for Ashland development
ASHLAND — New businesses are moving into Ashland County. Companies are expanding. Growth is coming. Local economic leaders pointed to new developments and rising economic statistics Tuesday as they looked…
Mark those calendars for upcoming Loudonville-Perrysville school events
LOUDONVILLE — The fall calendar is already filling up at Loudonville-Perrysville schools — just four weeks into the school year. Loudonville-Perrysville Supt. Jennifer Allerding highlighted several upcoming events and activities at…
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Lucas ground attack brings home first victory in Northern 10 Conference
COLUMBUS — Four weeks are in the books for Ohio’s high school football season and here’s who earned the spotlight last Friday night: -Lucas’ Brady Anschutz ran for 147 yards on 13 carries with a touchdown while Brady Guegold added 136 yards on 22 carries and a score in the…
Ohio School Report Cards show 5-year high in literacy proficiency
COLUMBUS —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin announced Tuesday the release of the 2026 Ohio School Report Cards. The results show Ohio students are making significant gains in literacy, with statewide English language arts proficiency reaching a…
ODNR celebrates fall migration with 3rd annual Headlands Birding Festival
MENTOR — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has announced the return of the third annual Headlands Birding Festival, happening Sept. 18 to 20, at Headlands Beach State Park and other nearby natural areas. This vibrant, three-day event celebrates the breathtaking phenomenon of fall migration, when countless bird species travel…
Ashland SWCD election gives landowners a voice in conservation
ASHLAND — Conservation isn’t something that happens only in the woods, on a farm, or along a stream. It happens wherever people live, work, farm and care about the land and water around them. This fall, Ashland County residents have an opportunity to help shape that work by voting in…
Here are Ashland police reports for Sept. 14-15
Read the latest reports on police activity in Ashland, including calls, incidents, arrests and citations issued recently.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from Sept. 14
Learn about the sheriff’s office daily calls for service in Ashland County. Stay updated on important local law enforcement activities.
Ashland High School principal shares glimpse into social studies program
Packard reviewed each social studies course available to AHS students, offering a glimpse into what students are learning about.
ODOT notes impact of road construction on Ashland County drivers
ASHLAND — The following Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Ashland County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 3 on Facebook or X for current Ashland County construction information. Interstate Projects Interstate 71 resurfacing – I-71 northbound and southbound from the Ashland…
Richland Academy draws more Ashland County students as it plans $3.7M transformation
Ashland County participation at Richland Academy of the Arts more than tripled during the 2025-26 school year, growing from 12 students to 38 as the Mansfield-based nonprofit saw increased demand across the region. Those students joined nearly 1,900 others studying dance, music, theatre, visual arts and Kenpo martial arts at…
Manager of northern Ohio dairy sentenced for role in waterway pollution that caused a fish kill
TOLEDO – A 54-year-old man employed at a northern Ohio dairy was sentenced after he admitted responsibility for environmental pollutants that were dumped into a waterway. Teunis Jan Willemsen, a citizen of the Netherlands residing in Frankton, Indiana, was sentenced to 15 months of probation and ordered to pay a…
Loudonville police reports for Sept. 6-12
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Police Department issued the following reports after officers’ activity from Sept. 6-12. Police responded to 33 calls, issued five citations and made two arrests. Police performed 37 business checks and conducted 18 traffic stops that resulted in warnings for traffic violations. Loudonville police reports are published…
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…
Beards go big for Mansfield girl as End of Summer Bash fills Main Street
ASHLAND — Things got hairy — and generous — in downtown Ashland Saturday. A $1,878 check was already headed toward helping a Mansfield girl with a rare disease when another beard competitor decided to double it. The donation was presented Saturday during Beards on Main in downtown Ashland for Allysson…
Eagles put up a fight, fall to No. 6 Grand Valley
ASHLAND — Early miscues haunted the Eagles on Saturday against heavyweight Grand Valley. Ashland had a pass intercepted in the end zone on its first possession and misfired on a short field goal in the second quarter in a 20-10 loss to the sixth-ranked Lakers at Jack Miller Stadium. Photos…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Stone Garden in Mount Vernon shows squash bug invasions can vary
I was recently invited to visit a little-known treasure in Mount Vernon called the Stone Garden, which sits next to a busy community garden. The Stone Garden is noted for stones that are mentioned in the Bible. The beauty and maintenance performed impressed me. I got a call from Steve…
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