$3 million roundabout planned for intersection of Main Street & Baney Road
A $3 million roundabout is planned at the intersection of Main Street and Baney Road in Ashland County, with construction estimated to begin in June 2028.
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Loudonville hires Gordon as new high school principal
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District has announced that Kyle Gordon has been named the principal of Loudonville High School, the district announced in a Tuesday afternoon press…
Ohio’s 7th Congressional District race features 8 Democrats in primary
Learn more about the eight Democratic candidates vying for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District in the upcoming May 5 primary election.
Ashland City Schools highlights April students of the month
The Ashland City Schools Board of Education highlighted April’s students of the month during Monday’s board meeting.
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Ashland supt. addresses Edison Elementary misconduct allegations
“Our foremost priority remains the safety, dignity and emotional well-being of every student entrusted to our care,” Ashland City Schools Superintendent Steve Paramore said Monday.
MRPCL announces plans for new Crestview library
OLIVESBURG — The Mansfield Richland County Public Library has announced its plans to build a new Crestview library. The new Crestview Branch will be constructed on land purchased from Faith Church along State Route 96, the MRCPL announced in a Monday afternoon press release. This stan-dalone facility will replace the…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from April 26
Stay informed with the latest Ashland County Sheriff’s Office calls for service, reported each day.
Purpose after prison: How raising orphaned wildlife helped one woman heal
Discover how caring for orphaned wildlife gave Sharon Young a new purpose after prison. Read her inspiring journey and learn about the program.
Ashland, Hillsdale students are among Firelands Electric A team winners
NEW LONDON — Firelands Electric Cooperative has announced the winners of The A Team drawing for the month of April. Emily Hiller, daughter of Adam and Joni Hiller, is in the sixth grade at Ashland Middle School. Brooke Wuensch, an eighth grader at New London Middle School, is the daughter…
The Apocalypse Lab escape room reopens at Shawshank site in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The door locks, the clock starts ticking and the fate of the world rests in your hands. After months of renovation, “The Apocalypse Lab” escape room inside Ohio State Reformatory (OSR) returns to the public, rebuilt, rewired and ready for another shot at survival. Officials shut the experience…
Here are Loudonville police reports for April 19-25
See recent Loudonville police activity, including calls, citations and business checks from the past week.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from April 24 & 25
See the latest calls from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office regarding Friday and Saturday, according to its daily logs.
Ashland County Paint and Plain Saddle Club has a lengthy history
Delve into the history of the Ashland County Paint and Plain Saddle Club and its contributions to the equestrian community over the years.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Morel mushrooms are almost here
A friend of mine from church is an expert morel mushroom hunter. The temperatures have been going up and down, but I do remember 73 as a high last week, so we started our annual talk about looking for morels. My friend has shared a number of morels with me…
Don’t let spring sunshine fool you, Ohio waters remain cold
COLUMBUS – As Ohio begins to welcome warmer spring weather, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding everyone that water temperatures remain dangerously cold. Lakes, rivers, and streams are slow to warm up this time of year, and even strong swimmers can experience cold water shock, exhaustion, or hypothermia…
The Ritual Well offers a space to ‘rest, recover and remember’ in Ashland
Discover The Ritual Well in Ashland, which features services like infrared sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy and massage therapy.
Ashland sweeps team titles at 38th Forest Pruner Invitational
OLIVESBURG — The Arrows brought their brooms to Friday’s 38th Forest Pruner Invitational. Ashland swept the girls and boys team titles at the 13-team event at Crestivew High School. The Ashland girls scored 152 points, well ahead of runner-up Clear Fork (105). Northmor (82) was third. In boys action, the…
State Rep. Melanie Miller earns ‘Voice for Change’ award from Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
COLUMBUS — State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) was recently honored with the Voice for Change Award from the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV) during their Annual Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse. Rep. Miller was recognized for her work on the “Safe Homes Act,” bipartisan legislation that would…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Elderberries are ready to plant
To our reader who reached out for advice on this wonderful plant, I’m delighted you did! Growing elderberries in north central Ohio is something you can absolutely achieve with a little care. I remember having the same questions when I started. One thing to know: there are 20 to 30…
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