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…
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It Takes a Village: Why Child Care is Everyone’s Business
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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…
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…
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.
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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…
Ashland Vietnam vet encourages others to not leave their own stories untold
Gorrell is transparent about the fact it took decades to recount his experience surviving the Vietnam War — both overseas and at home.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Here’s how to prune forsythia
A reader reached out to share her question with me about her beautiful forsythia hedge surrounding a birdbath in her garden. As she cleaned the bird bath, she poured the diluted bleach water onto the forsythia, not realizing the impact it would have. Unfortunately, bleach doesn’t agree with forsythia, even…
Loudonville police Det. Gary Hannan is prosecutor’s ‘Officer of the Month’
Det. Hannan was nominated for his recent work in a sexual assault case occurring in the village of Loudonville.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 27
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 88 calls for service on March 27, according to its daily call log.
Weather service confirms EF0 tornado touched down south of Fredericktown
An EF0 tornado briefly touched down on Granny Creek Road, traveling 0.1 miles.
New process for distributing cards among 13 changes in high school soccer rules
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio High School Athletic Association website. COLUMBUS — —Several rules updates were approved in high school soccer for next school year, including new guidance on carding, penalty kick encroachment, a longer time limit for goalkeepers to release the ball, and additional…
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church announces Holy Week schedule for 2026
ASHLAND – St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Ashland, Ohio, is pleased to announce its full schedule of services and events for Holy Week and Easter Day, the most significant week in the Christian calendar. This year, Holy Week observances will begin on Palm Sunday, March 29, and conclude with the celebration…
What form of ID is necessary to vote in Ashland County in the primary?
The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming May primary election is April 6. The Ashland County Board of Elections will be open until 9 p.m. April 6.
Nominations accepted for 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year
 ONTARIO – Do you know of a senior citizen volunteering their time to help others? Here is your chance to recognize them! The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award. The deadline for nominations is April 3, 2026. Award…
Easter feast can be found at Mohican Lodge on April 5
PERRYSVILLE – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources encourages residents to skip the cooking and enjoy a holiday meal at one of the State Parks Lodges surrounded by stunning park scenery. Instead of spending hours in the kitchen, enjoy more time relaxing, exploring, and making memories with family and friends. Locally,…
Here are Ashland police reports for March 26-27
Ashland police fielded 93 calls, including 11 incidents, two arrests and six citations, from March 26-27.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 26
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 96 calls for service on March 26, according to its daily call log.
Fredericktown academy ignites passion for manufacturing and engineering
A vocational-style format provides an opportunity for students to explore career pathways in engineering and manufacturing.
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