19th annual Bobolinks Fest to celebrate dump’s resurrection as wildlife refuge
Ashland County closed its landfill between Ashland and Hayesville in the late ’90s and covered the methane-spewing, decaying trash with earthen mounds.
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DHS: Alleged ringleader of UFC Freedom 250 plot involving Danville teen is a Mexican illegal alien
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The suspected ringleader of the failed terrorist plot at last weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn is a Mexican illegal alien who overstayed a…
Ashland kicks off Janet L. Archer Summer Fellowship program
ASHLAND – Six young men and women who are part of the inaugural year of the Janet L. Archer Summer Fellowship Program got right to work earlier this month following…
Pleasant Hill, Clear Fork hot spots lure Ashland-area anglers
ASHLAND — Ohio’s public lakes and reservoirs are excellent places to fish for hybrid-striped bass, crappie, black bass, and catfish, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division…
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Here are Loudonville police reports for June 7-13
Read the Loudonville police reports detailing responses to calls, traffic stops and business checks for the week.
Ashland lawmakers OK $3 million purchase of 120 acres for future housing
The future of three parcels of undeveloped farmland in Montgomery Township may include hundreds of new Ashland homes.
New information, photos released in probe of planned White House attack by Danville man
EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this story stated that Tycen Proper was enrolled at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (College on the report). The Knox County Sheriff’s Office stated that information was not accurate in its original report. DANVILLE — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has released a 211-page document…
History to come alive at Ashland’s third annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday
Listen, read and watch history unfold at the Ashland County Historical Society’s Juneteenth celebration.
Mapleton’s Hess selected to All-Ohio first team
Addison Hess was chosen a first-team All-Ohio softball player in Division VI.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from June 17
Explore the latest call log from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, detailing 67 calls for service on June 17.
Here are Ashland police reports for June 17-18
Get updates on local safety with Ashland reports from June 17-18, highlighting police responses and community incidents.
Montgomery Twp. trustees approve 2-year data center moratorium
The resolution was drafted by Trustee John Keim along with assistance from Michael Donatini, first assistant prosecuting attorney for the Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office.
Miss Ohio veterans earn wins on 1st night of preliminary competition
While the Renaissance Theatre, the competition’s typical location, undergoes renovations, family, friends and fans of Miss Ohio and its 2026 contestants flocked to Archer Auditorium at Ashland High School.
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 on July 1. “For more than 20 years, Dr. Metzger has invested in this university community through teaching, mentorship and…
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.
Double the fireworks to mark Ashland’s July 4th celebration
Fireworks will be shot off for the third year from Freer Field at dusk July 4.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from June 16
Get the latest on sheriff calls for service in Ashland. Discover what transpired on June 16 with 78 reported incidents.
Here are Ashland police reports for June 16-17
Explore the Ashland police reports for June 16-17, showcasing all incidents, calls and police activity during this period.
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