National Honors Society coordinates Mapleton Cares Day
NANKIN – The Mapleton chapter of the National Honor Society spearheaded a school-wide day of caring to participate in community service projects throughout the Mapleton School District and Ashland County.…
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Ashland man publishes psychological thriller two decades in the making
Brandon Adkins recently published a psychological thriller that was 20 years in the making — a project he began at age 10.
McKinney sentenced to maximum prison term after rape of 19-year-old
Michael McKinney was sentenced Monday to 11 to 16.5 years in the custody of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
State patrol plans OVI checkpoints in Richland, Ashland counties Thursday
Richland and Ashland counties are among 14 around Ohio selected for OVI checkpoints on Thursday evening.
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Mounties lock in 1st outright FC title in 20 years behind Clark’s no-hitter
The Mounties (20-3) clinched their first outright Firelands Conference title in 20 years Tuesday with a 7-0 win over Monroeville.
Loudonville girls 4th at KMAC Track & Field Championships
MOUNT GILEAD — Danville’s Kelsey Hackman was at it again during Tuesday’s Knox Morrow Athletic Conference Track & Field Championships. Hackman won four individual events for a second year in a row, defending her KMAC titles in the long jump, 100-meter dash and the 100 and 300 hurdles. The junior…
2 Wayne County Sheriff’s officers stabbed, suspect sits in Ashland County Jail
CONGRESS TOWNSHIP — Two Wayne County Sheriff’s officers were stabbed and a suspect was arrested and sits in the Ashland County Jail after an incident on Tuesday morning, according to the department’s Facebook page. Sheriff Tom Ballinger and Sgt. Dan Broome were both transported to Wooster Community Hospital, with Broome…
Improvements necessary to address Ashland County Jail roof leaks
A new standing seam roof system at the Ashland County Jail could cost about $2 million, according to Steve Wrona of The Garland Company.
Ohio BCI continuing investigation into officer-involved shooting in Bucyrus
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations continues on Tuesday its investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Bucyrus.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from May 11
Keep track of what the county sheriff is responding to. Read about recent calls for service from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.
Here are Ashland police reports for May 11-12
Get the latest updates on Ashland police reports with incidents, arrests and citations from May 11-12 in chronological order.
Mapleton school board approves Romano as interim superintendent
New London Superintendent Bradley Romano will serve as the interim superintendent of Mapleton from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30.
June is Elder Empowerment Month — Ashland County has a lot to celebrate
Empowerment means removing barriers, fostering connection, and making sure every person feels seen and valued, regardless of age.
Bucyrus police chief: ‘It can happen anywhere. We’re not exempt from violence’
Bucyrus police Chief Jon Dorsey made it clear no location is exempt from the violent scene that unfolded on Monday.
Hillsdale, Crestview to host familiar foes in opening round of baseball playoffs
ASHLAND — Ashland County high school baseball fans are in for a treat when the postseason begins next week. Hillsdale will host Mapleton and Crestview will welcome New London in the Division VI sectional finals. The Falcons (13-7) earned the No. 5 seed in the Northeast District. Hillsdale will entertain…
Bucyrus man dies in officer-involved shooting following armed standoff
BUCYRUS – A Bucyrus man was fatally shot Monday after barricading himself inside a residence, firing a weapon and threatening law enforcement, authorities reported in a press release. The suspect, identified as Paul A. Desmarais, 41, barricaded himself inside theresidence during a domestic dispute. Bucyrus police officers, along with local…
Governor attends Bird Ohio Day at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
OAK HARBOR — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife celebrated Governor’s Bird Ohio Day on Monday at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Ottawa County. The top bird conservationists in Ohio gather annually in May at Magee Marsh Wildlife…
Salvation Army Ashland to celebrate 140 years of service with community banquet
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will commemorate 140 years of service to Ashland County with a special anniversary banquet Thursday at Mount Vernon Estate.
Bite Club: A year of local food and the stories behind it
Bite Club started one year ago with a simple idea: eat great local food, and tell people about it. At the time, it felt like a dream assignment. Try good food and write about it. Easy. But it didn’t stay simple for long. I remember reading through the comments on…
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