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.
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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…
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…
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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…
Division of Wildlife collars huge black bear in northeastern Ohio
ASHTABULA — Ohio’s wildlife experts were spurred into action this week when they collared a 576-pound black bear in Ashtabula County, the organization posted on its Facebook site on Thursday afternoon. The Ohio Division of Wildlife and Gantchoff Lab at the University of Dayton experts worked to place a radio…
Irv Oslin: If misery loves company, color me ecstatic
I’d scheduled a meet and greet at Downtown Perk at 1 p.m. It was quarter after. Not a soul had shown up.
Ackerman Nature Preserve celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting in Fredericktown
The Ackerman Nature Preserve Grand Opening brought in dozens from across Knox County to celebrate new walking path and pollinator garden.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Pawpaws, Ohio’s state fruit tree, provides many uses
Pawpaws, Ohio’s state fruit tree, are interesting and have many uses. I notice that this tree stands out in all three seasons, though many people might not realize it. I enjoy living in Ohio, which is fascinating and offers many opportunities to enjoy. I see a three-season quality to this…
Mansfield man killed in Saturday morning motorcycle collision
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated at 4:18 p.m. MANSFIELD – A 30-year-old Mansfield man died early Saturday morning in a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Samuel Simmons was transported to Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital where he…
Sundance Valley Farm chosen Ashland SWCD Cooperator of the Year
ASHLAND — Sundance Valley Farm of Greenwich has been been unanimously selected as Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) Cooperator of the Year for 2026 Sundance Valley Farm will be recognized during Ashland SWCD’s annual meeting and Conservation Chat: Forest to Flask on Nov. 9 at Mount Vernon Estates…
School to work? Two-day experience connects educators with Ashland County businesses
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Here are Ashland police reports for June 11-12
Read the latest police reports from the Ashland Division of Police detailing incidents, arrests and calls from June 11-12.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from June 11
Get the latest news from Ashland County Sheriff’s Office. Details on calls for service from June 11 are now available.
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