Ashland honors military, emergency workers at Community Stadium
ASHLAND – Community Stadium was blanketed in red, white and blue Friday night. Prior to Ashland High School’s Week 4 football game against visiting New Philadelphia, the school honored local…
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‘We’re not done’: Sheriff says more charges possible in Loudonville dog breeder case
Ashland County Sheriff Kurt Schneider said deputies and partner agencies involved in the investigation have worked diligently to uncover facts of the case against 64-year-old Daniel Miller.
Shawn Wade resigns from Loudonville Village Council, new seat to fill
LOUDONVILLE — A seat is now open on the Loudonville Village Council. Council accepted Shawn Wade’s resignation at Tuesday’s meeting. Mayor Cathy Lance said Wade submitted his resignation Aug. 25. Wade joined…
Mapleton earns four-star rating on state report card
NANKIN — Mapleton’s latest report card tells a story of progress across the district. Mapleton Local Schools earned four out of five stars on Ohio’s latest school report card. Interim…
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Centerburg man killed in Morrow County motorcycle crash
MARENGO – A Centerburg man was killed as a result of a three-vehicle crash in Morrow County that took place Monday night, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Randy Sheets, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Patrol. The incident took…
Ashland Elks #1360 expands grant impact by providing electric vehicle safety plugs
ASHLAND — Ashland Elks Lodge #1360 has significantly expanded the impact of an Ohio Elks Association Community Service Grant by providing electric vehicle safety plugs to three fire departments across Ashland County. The specialized safety plugs play a critical role during emergency response situations involving electric vehicles. When installed, the…
Eagles look to rebound against college football heavyweight Grand Valley State
ASHLAND — Another week, another nationally-ranked opponent. No. 19 Ashland will welcome No. 6 Grand Valley State to town Saturday for a second non-conference slugfest in as many weeks. The Eagles (0-1) fell to No. 14 Indiana (Pa.) 34-24 in last week’s opener at Jack Miller Stadium. Meanwhile, GVSU (2-0)…
Motorcycle passenger from Ashley killed in Sept. 4 crash on U.S. 42 in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – An Ashley woman was killed and another person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 4 in Morrow County, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Amanda Pickens, 38, of Ashley, was pronounced deceased at the scene by MorrowCounty EMS. Tyler…
Severe wind, thunderstorms expected to blow through the region Sept. 9
ASHLAND — North central Ohio could be in the path of a strong storm on Wednesday night, according to Sarah Potes, director of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. The National Weather Service sent out an alert on Wednesday morning that a line of showers and thunderstorms will develop this…
Ohio ranks third nationally for high school sports participation
COLUMBUS – Ohio ranks as the third-largest state for high school sports participation with almost 350,000 high school student-athletes during the 2025-26 school year, according to the annual NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey, trailing only Texas and California. Ohio ranked in the Top 5 nationally in participation of most sports…
Knox County teen pleads guilty to aggravated murder
According to a joint plea agreement, Hay pleaded guilty on Sept. 3 to the aggravated murder charge, with a sentence of life imprisonment with parole eligibility in 20 years.
Irv Oslin: Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow
I’d known for some time that I was hearing-impaired but tried to ignore it — or write it off as male pattern deafness.
No confirmed measles cases in Ashland County amid rise in Wayne County
Other nearby counties reporting confirmed measles cases since the year began include Holmes County (6 cases), Knox County (4) and Tuscarawas County (12).
ODOT: Section of State Route 60 to close for 14 days in Ashland County
State Route 60 is also closed further north, between County Road 1775 and County Road 1600, for a separate culvert replacement from Sept. 8 through Oct. 9.
Archer Way named after Ashland University’s longtime donors
ASHLAND — A well-traveled pathway connecting Ashland University’s athletic complex to the heart of campus now bears the name of two of the university and Ashland community’s most enthusiastic and longtime supporters – Bob and Jan Archer. Archer Way, officially dedicated as such during a Sept. 3 celebration, is a…
Developing: 10 new charges filed against Loudonville dog breeder include alleged sexual conduct with animal
Daniel A. Miller, 64, was taken into custody Tuesday for the second time in 12 days.
Ashland, Hillsdale & Black River standouts noted in state football notebook
MANSFIELD — Youngsters from Richland and Crawford County turned in fine efforts to earn attention in the Ohio high school football notebook. Here’s the best in the state from Week 3: Ashland County -Ashland’s Tristan Moss had the game-saving tackle at the goal line stopping Clyde’s Grady Binder from converting…
Ohio teachers can bring the great outdoors to the classroom for free
COLUMBUS – Ohio: Wild at Heart, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ movie and educational experience, is available for schools to play in classrooms. In fall 2025, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and MacGillivray Freeman Films invited audiences to experience the film in giant-screen theaters. The film is now…
U.S. Marshals: 79 reported missing children found in Ohio
COLUMBUS – A total of 79 reported missing children have been found in Ohio during Operation Meridian, according to the United States Marshals Pete Elliott, of Northern Ohio and, Michael Black of Southern Ohio. The U.S. Marshals Service, in coordination with its federal, state, and local partners announced Monday morning…
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