‘Bittersweet:’ Falcons fall in Final Four
The Hillsdale Falcons came up short in a Division VII state semifinal against Kalida, but the loss couldn’t diminish the historic season.
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Perrysville zoning inspector asks Land Bank to demolish nuisance property
ASHLAND — Perrysville Zoning Inspector Rodney Fry asked the Ashland County Land Bank board members if they would help fund the demolition of a property that poses significant safety risks…
No easy answers: Ashland City Schools weighing open enrollment revisions
The district’s current number of open-rolled students (205) is a little more than three times the amount recorded in 1999 (61).
Ashland County Land Bank accepts bid to demolish former Reed House restaurant in Nova
NOVA — The Ashland County Land Bank has accepted a $25,750 bid from Barcus & Sons Dirt Works and Trucking for the demolition of a dilapidated Nova house. That bid…
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Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 17
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 87 calls for service on March 16. Calls for service are reported daily.
Ashland lawmakers approve zoning district for 67-acre property
A 67-acre farmland property annexed to Ashland in 2025 may become the site of a future housing development.
Ashland police reports for March 17-18
Police fielded 73 calls from March 16-17, including five incidents and two arrests.
Husted recognizes memory of 3 Ohio servicemen killed after crash in Iraq
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor recognizing the service and sacrifice Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst and Major Sgt. Tyler Simmons who lost their lives in a KC-135 crash in Iraq on March 12, 2026. The three servicemembers were serving with the…
Irv Oslin storyboards a new chapter in his journalism career
I see this gig as an opportunity to combine journalism, photography and humor to create something fresh and new.
Ashland police reports for March 16-17
Police fielded 73 calls from March 16-17, including five incidents and two arrests.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 16
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 87 calls for service on March 16. Calls for service are reported daily.
Census data highlights Ashland County employment, housing & aging trends
The U.S. Census Bureau in January released its five-year American Community Survey data, ranging from 2019 to 2024.
Loudonville council appoints new council member, fills vacancy
LOUDONVILLE — A new Loudonville Village Council member was selected at Monday night’s meeting to fill a vacancy left by Cathy Lance, who was appointed to serve as interim mayor. The leadership shift came as a result of former Mayor Jason Van Sickle’s resignation, which prompted president pro tempore Lance…
Supt. Steve Paramore highlights Ashland City Schools wins, looks to future
ASHLAND — Superintendent Steve Paramore looked back at the accomplishments in Ashland City Schools during the 2025-2026 school year in his state-of-the-schools address on Monday afternoon. “Today is about celebration, reflection and vision,” Paramore said in his opening remarks. The address was broadcasted online to the district’s YouTube channel, marking…
Troopers focus on removing impaired drivers from the road during St. Patrick’s Day enforcement
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding drivers that luck is not a strategy when it comes to being safe behind the wheel ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. Troopers will be highly visible on roadways across the state in an effort to remove impaired drivers as part…
Mapleton’s Will Sas is Ashland Elks March Teen of the Month
NANKIN — Will Sas has been named the Ashland Elks Teen of the Month for March. He is the son of Kristi and Tom Sas and is a senior at Mapleton High School. Will’s academic accolades include being on the Distinguished Honor Roll and member of the National Honor Society.…
Letter to the Editor: Caution should be the guiding force in AI policy
Dear Editor, As an Ashland University student and former public-school graduate, I am concerned about Ashland City Schools implementing an AI policy for younger students. While I understand the district’s desire to prepare local students for the future, introducing AI too early could potentially weaken foundational skills that students need…
3 Ashland County fire departments receive combined $22K in state grants
Three Ashland County fire departments were recently awarded nearly $22,000 combined through state grants to each department.
Mapleton Elementary School is a Science of Reading champion
Mapleton Elementary was one of 109 Ohio schools that earned the Governor’s Science of Reading Champions Award for 2026.
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