2026 Miss Ohio prelims wrap up; winner to be crowned Saturday
Miss Ohio week continues Friday evening at Archer Auditorium, 1440 King Road in Ashland, with the Miss Ohio Teen competition.
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To be or not to be: AU grads perform in ‘Hamlet’ in Mansfield this weekend
It didn’t take long for the sheer magnitude of playing the lead role in “Hamlet” to sink in for Josh Carpenter.
Metzger appointed Ashland University provost
ASHLAND — President Jon Parrish Peede has appointed Mitchell Metzger, a longtime Ashland University faculty leader, to the position of provost. Metzger, professor of psychology, will begin his new duties…
Knox County man charged in planned attack at White House event waives detention hearing
The 19-year-old Knox County man charged with federal crimes for an alleged planned attack on a White House lawn event waived his right to a detention hearing.
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Downtown Ashland mural nears completion at corner of Union and Third streets
Troy Freeman, owner and lead artist of FreeSky Studios, may have his latest mural complete at the corner of Union and Third streets before the weekend arrives.
Nature and nostalgia: Mill Spring Farm extends welcome to Ashland
Generations of love have grown at Mill Spring Farm.
OhioHealth reaches agreement with DOJ and Ohio AG
COLUMBUS – OhioHealth has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Ohio Attorney General to end litigation over language in certain managed care contracts. OhioHealth does not admit any wrongdoing in the agreement, and maintains their contracting practices were and are lawful and appropriate. OhioHealth will…
Arrest of 19-year-old Danville man may have helped foil planned attack on UFC Freedom 250
The arrest of a 19-year-old Danville man may have helped foil a multi-state plan to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event.
Nordstroms break through to earn June’s Yard of the Month honor in Ashland
ASHLAND — A top “Yard of the Month” contender from last year became this year’s frontrunner for June “Yard of the Month” recognition by the Art of Gardening Club. Jim and Connie Nordstrom, of 1625 Center Lane Dr., Ashland, were awarded $50 gift certificates, $25 each from the Art of…
Ashland police investigating Tuesday road rage incident involving firearm
All parties have been accounted for and the firearm has been seized, according to the release.
Batten down the hatches, high wind & wet weather could be headed our way
MANSFIELD — The mostly beautiful stretch of weather we’ve enjoyed for the past week or so could be coming to a windy, rainy end this evening. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the region from 4 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, according to information provided by…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from June 14-15
Explore call logs from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office. Find out more about the recent service calls made.
Here are Ashland police reports for June 12-16
Get the details on Ashland police activity from June 12-16, including calls received and incidents reported.
News Man Weekly: Westinghouse, Miss Ohio Parade and the Ashland BalloonFest
The old News Man gets crankier than usual (if that’s possible) when people say there is nothing to do in Mansfield.
Former Loudonville coach Honabarger joins Mount Vernon football staff
MOUNT VERNON — In nearly every relationship, disagreements can arise and the Mount Vernon football program is no different. Is Ed Honabarger a legend, not only in Knox County gridiron play, but also in central Ohio? The newest member of the Yellow Jacket coaching staff was emphatic, “Definitely not,’ he…
New York retailer indicted for $640K Ohio SNAP fraud
CLEVELAND — The Ohio Investigative Unit and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced the indictment of a Brooklyn, N.Y. retailer for over $640,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen from Ohio recipients. SNAP benefits in Ohio are issued to recipients through the Ohio Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card.…
Rain holds off during annual Miss Ohio Scholarship Program Parade in Mansfield
Not even the threat of rain could slow down the annual Miss Ohio Scholarship Program Parade in downtown Mansfield on Sunday afternoon.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from June 12-13
Get the latest updates from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, which managed 166 calls for service on June 12-13.
Knox County man works as spotter for Indy 500 champ’s racing team
CENTEREBURG — Felix Rosenqvist took the checkered flag of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at last month’s Indy 500 with an average speed of 162.021 miles per hour — and Centerburg graduate Sam Myers had one of the best seats for the race. The Knox County man is in his…
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