Mapleton earns four-star rating on state report card
NANKIN — Mapleton’s latest report card tells a story of progress across the district. Mapleton Local Schools earned four out of five stars on Ohio’s latest school report card. Interim…
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Severe wind, thunderstorms expected to blow through the region Sept. 9
ASHLAND — North central Ohio could be in the path of a strong storm on Wednesday night, according to Sarah Potes, director of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. The…
Knox County teen pleads guilty to aggravated murder
According to a joint plea agreement, Hay pleaded guilty on Sept. 3 to the aggravated murder charge, with a sentence of life imprisonment with parole eligibility in 20 years.
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Developing: 10 new charges filed against Loudonville dog breeder include alleged sexual conduct with animal
Daniel A. Miller, 64, was taken into custody Tuesday for the second time in 12 days.
Ashland, Hillsdale & Black River standouts noted in state football notebook
MANSFIELD — Youngsters from Richland and Crawford County turned in fine efforts to earn attention in the Ohio high school football notebook. Here’s the best in the state from Week 3: Ashland County -Ashland’s Tristan Moss had the game-saving tackle at the goal line stopping Clyde’s Grady Binder from converting…
Ohio teachers can bring the great outdoors to the classroom for free
COLUMBUS – Ohio: Wild at Heart, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ movie and educational experience, is available for schools to play in classrooms. In fall 2025, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and MacGillivray Freeman Films invited audiences to experience the film in giant-screen theaters. The film is now…
U.S. Marshals: 79 reported missing children found in Ohio
COLUMBUS – A total of 79 reported missing children have been found in Ohio during Operation Meridian, according to the United States Marshals Pete Elliott, of Northern Ohio and, Michael Black of Southern Ohio. The U.S. Marshals Service, in coordination with its federal, state, and local partners announced Monday morning…
State Highway Patrol reports 12 Ohio road fatalities over Labor Day weekend
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reports 12 deaths in crashes over the four-day Labor Day weekend reporting period. The reporting period began Friday, Sept. 4 at midnight and concluded Monday, Sept. 7 at 11:59 p.m. According to preliminary Patrol statistics, at least one of the 12 fatal crashes…
Loudonville police reports for Aug. 30 to Sept. 5
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Police Department issued the following reports after officers’ activity from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5. Police responded to 33 calls, issued three citations and made five arrests. Police conducted 11 traffic stops that resulted in warnings for traffic violations and performed 24 business checks. Loudonville police…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from Sept. 6-7
Explore the latest call logs from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, detailing 184 service calls from the holiday weekend.
24 people sentenced in Ashland County Common Pleas Court in August
There were 24 people sentenced in August for felony convictions in Ashland County.
Ashland Huff-N-Puffers conclude senior fast-pitch softball season
ASHLAND — The Ashland Huf-N-Puffers senior fast-pitch softball team has concluded another season. The 60-and-over organization finished its 19th campaign on Aug. 26 at Brookside Park in Ashland. The final date was both ‘Unique Uniform Day’ and ‘Fan Appreciation Day.’ The first 60 fans received a free small ice cream…
A Stroll Through the Garden: What are the perils of Tomato Southern Blight?
In mid-July, I found out the Mansfield Extension Office got a call about a tomato problem while I was volunteering to answer gardening questions. I’m part of the Master Gardeners, a national volunteer group connected to the Ohio extension service. This year, I wanted to get more involved. Usually, I’d…
Charles & Melody Barnes selected Ashland County’s 2026 Senior Citizens of the Year
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. honored outstanding senior citizens from across its nine-county service area during the 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards, held Aug. 26 in Ontario. Approximately 100 guests attended the event to celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and lasting impact of this year’s…
Here are Ashland police reports for Sept. 3-4
Stay informed with police reports from Ashland. Discover incidents, citations, and calls handled by officers on Sept. 3-4.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from Sept. 4-5
Stay updated on the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call reports for service. Discover what calls were logged Sept. 4-5.
Attention photographers: Enter the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is now accepting submissions for the 18th annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest to determine the 2027 stamp. This year’s theme is “Mammals,” and the contest is open until Tuesday, Sept. 15 for Ohio residents age 18…
Ashland Pride celebrates sixth year with downtown parade, performances Saturday
“We’ve been working to build this every year to make it more about building community that’ll last throughout the year,” Sylviane Miller said.
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