Oct. 23: Ashland-area high school football roundup
Ashland routs Lexington Ashland left no doubt on Friday, controlling Lexington from start to finish for a 49-7 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 23. The…
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Commentary: Valentine’s 200th win merely scratches the surface of his coaching impact
No. 200 came in wild fashion Friday night at Wooster’s rain-drenched Follis Field. Valentine’s Arrows tied the game with no time left on the fourth-quarter clock, then won it in…
The Great Pumpkin: Ohio prisons compete for heaviest harvest at MANCI
Mansfield Correctional Institution hosted its fifth annual Larry Stewart Giant Pumpkin Challenge on Wednesday.
Sun shines on Lincoln Park as Ashland officials, community celebrate opening
Mayor Matt Miller said about seven years ago, a group of former Lincoln Elementary teachers contacted him and proposed a collaboration to bring a park to the property.
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United Way of Ashland County celebrates 32 years of community service through Kay Conrad Day of Caring
ASHLAND – United Way of Ashland County is preparing to celebrate the 32nd annual Kay Conrad Day of Caring on Thursday, Oct. 22, continuing a beloved tradition of neighbors helping neighbors throughout Ashland County. What began more than three decades ago as a day dedicated to cleanup and repair projects…
AU presents ‘The Complete History of America (abridged)’ Nov. 5 to 7
ASHLAND — The Ashland University Department of Theatre will present four performances of “The Complete History of America (abridged),” a political comedy recapping 600 years of history in 6,000 seconds, from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Studio Theatre in the Center for the Arts. The Thursday…
Arrows’ dramatic win, Hillsdale’s historic victory headline Ohio prep football notebook
ASHLAND — We’re turning to Week 10 of the Ohio high school football season and playoff prognostications are in the air. For instance, Ashland (5-4) kept its postseason hopes alive with a jaw-dropping 27-21 overtime win at Wooster on Friday night. Killian O’Brien caught the game-tying touchdown pass on the…
Postseason awaits area volleyball teams
Volleyball’s second season starts this week and for area teams, the tournament offers a chance at redemption. North central Ohio produced just one conference champion — Ashland hoisted the Ohio Cardinal Conference trophy — but a handful of teams are looking to make noise in the postseason. Division III The…
Loudonville police reports for Oct. 11-17
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Police Department issued the following reports after officers’ activity from Oct. 11-17. Loudonville police responded to 33 calls, issued six citations and no arrests were made. Police also conducted 47 business checks and six traffic stops with warnings. Loudonville police reports are published weekly.
One night isn’t enough: Ashland’s third annual Trunk or Treat returns
ASHLAND — Halloween fun doesn’t have to end after one night. Perhaps the youngsters deserve more than one chance to show off their costumes. Hence, families traveled to the Sponsler-Donley Ford of Ashland building for the third annual Trunk or Treat. Children collected candy from a circle of vehicles decorated by local businesses on Monday. Spider-Man, princesses, Toy Story characters and K-pop Demon…
Voters to decide renewal levy for Lake Township roads and bridges
LAKE TOWNSHIP — Lake Township voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to renew a 1.5-mill tax levy that helps pay for road maintenance and snow removal. The five-year renewal would continue existing taxes rather than add a new levy. If approved, it is expected to generate $21,000 annually, according to…
Taking the oath: Mansfield Fire Dept. swears in Galion & Hillsdale graduates
A Galion High School graduate and a Hillsdale High School graduate are the two newest members of the Mansfield Fire Department.
Here are Ashland police reports for Oct. 15-16
Explore the recent police activity in Ashland, including details on incidents and arrests from Oct. 15-16.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from Oct. 17-18
Learn what the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office has been up to with 168 recorded calls for service over the weekend.
Ohio’s 2027 Wildlife Legacy Stamp will feature stunning gray fox
COLUMBUS – An eye-catching photo of a gray fox was selected as the featured image for the 2027 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced the photo, taken by Todd Hawkins of Marietta, was selected from a field of 99 wildlife images. Hawkins’…
Northwestern, Wayne County Joint Vocational School District seek levy renewals
Based on estimates from the county auditor, the levy will cost $63 per each $100,000 of property value.
Letter to the Editor: Ashland’s AI training should pay off at the workbench
Ohio employers have until Oct. 30 to apply for TechCred reimbursement, which can cover approved technology-focused credentials up to $1,000 per worker and $30,000 per application. That is useful for Ashland-area businesses trying to improve productivity without asking workers to fund every new skill themselves. The state’s eligible-credential rules emphasize…
Green-Perrysville Joint Fire District seeks renewal of two levies
PERRYSVILLE — Two renewal tax levies are on the ballot this November for the Green-Perrysville Joint Fire District. The 1-mill and 2-mill levies would continue existing taxes for another five years, rather than add new levies. If approved, they are expected to generate a combined $278,081 annually, according to the…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Roses are the queen of the flower bed
A friend from church, who loves his roses and has fond memories of his family’s rose garden, was disappointed with how they grew this year and asked me for advice. A few years ago, following my hip surgery I had a therapist to help me get back on my feet.…
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