Ashland Yard of the Month winners honored for ever-blooming showcase
ASHLAND — Showy red and yellow window boxes captured the limelight at 445 Hillcrest Drive, home of September “Yard of the Month” winners, Valerie Snyder and Kelly Garver. Art of…
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Wesner receives Ashland County Fair Director of the Year honors
Martin Wesner has participated in many fair activities over the years, including 4-H, FFA, shown animals, pulled tractors.
Willard man dies after last week’s crash with truck driven by Mansfield man
NEW HAVEN – A Willard man died Sunday after a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 16 in Huron County, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Edwin…
Mapleton, Crestview teens crowned royalty on opening day of 175th Ashland County Fair
Mapleton sophomore Ridge Meyer was first runner-up in the junior king race and Cheyenne Jackson was first runner-up for queen.
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Loudonville police reports for Sept. 13-19
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Police Department issued the following reports after officers’ activity from Sept. 13-19. Police responded to 33 calls, issued six citations and made one arrest. Police performed 51 business checks and conducted 18 traffic stops that resulted in warnings for traffic violations. Loudonville police reports are published…
Ohio prep football notebook highlights Loudonville standout
We’ve reached the halfway point of the Ohio high school football regular season. Now the weather gets colder, more wet and a brisk wind is often in play. Here’s a look at the youngsters who made waves on Ohio’s fields last week. -Loudonville’s Collin Caley had a monster night against…
Here are Ashland police reports for Sept. 18-21
Read the latest reports from the Ashland Division of Police detailing incidents, calls, and arrests from Sept. 18-21.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from Sept. 20
Stay informed with the latest call statistics from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office’s recent service calls.
Forest to Flask: Ashland SWCD meeting to raise a glass to conservation on Nov. 9
ASHLAND — What do white oak trees, bourbon barrels and conservation have incommon? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Ashland Soil & Water Conservation District will bring those three things together on Monday, Nov. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mount Vernon Estates for its 2026 annual meeting…
AU Homecoming festivities to begin Oct. 2
ASHLAND — Ashland University’s Homecoming 2026 festivities will bring alumni, students and their families, faculty and staff together Oct. 2 to 4 for a weekend filled with familiar traditions, reunions, new events and plenty of opportunities to cheer on Eagle teams. Friday’s festivities include the 50th reunion dinner for the…
2026 Ashland County Fair: Flower and antiques show results
Results from this year’s flower and antique shows have been submitted by Cathy Rice, secretary and co-manager of the Ashland County Fair.
$230K in state funding to help Safe Haven of Ashland create green space
Rebecca Garcia, Safe Haven program director, spoke with the Ashland County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 17 about the program’s latest initiative to grow its space.
What was that? Mohican Bigfoot Festival explores Ohio’s unexplained
LOUDONVILLE — Bigfoot may be the ultimate hide-and-seek champion. At least, nobody found him Saturday in Loudonville. The second annual Mohican Bigfoot Festival brought visitors to the village for a day of exploring the legendary creature. Central Park filled with vendors and activities while the Ohio Theatre hosted speakers who…
AU earns 1st win in GMAC opener over Ohio Dominican
ASHLAND — A two-hour weather delay, two safeties, and a defensive touchdown are not routine items on a winning formula. But that’s the recipe Ashland University cooked up to put down Ohio Dominican 24-3 on Saturday in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference opener at Jack Miller Stadium/Martinelli Field. “I thought…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Yellow Jackets can be deadly
I recently got a call from a lady who told me bees exploded out of the ground in her yard and started swarming her. That’s way more excitement than this old man wanted. She was at a Hillsdale football game and said that she heard that several bee-like insects had…
Smithies pull away from Hillsdale in WCAL showdown
SMITHVILLE – Big opportunities came and went like butterflies in a stiff breeze for Hillsdale during its showdown Friday night at Smithville. By the end of the much-anticipated Wayne County Athletic League clash of unbeatens – in front of a jam-packed house at Keith Schrock Stadium – it was the…
Loudonville’s Caley Connection keys KMAC win over East Knox
LOUDONVILLE — Loudonville’s sophomore quarterback Coltin Caley stepped out of the pocket and hit Collin Caley with a swing pass that turned into a 77-yard touchdown. Coach Keith Lemke knew there would probably not be a repeat of that play, but it was the big one in the Redbirds’ 26-14…
Sept. 18: Ashland-area high school football roundup
Dover topples Ashland Dover earned a tough win over visiting Ashland 39-21 on Friday night in Ohio Cardinal Conference action. The Arrows fall to 3-2 overall, 0-2 in the OCC. Ashland will host Madison next week. The Tornadoes are 3-2, 2-0. Dover will travel to West Holmes next week. Clear…
Ashland County Fair Board, Democratic Committee settle federal suit
The settlement was announced Friday morning by former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, one of the attorneys representing ACDC.
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