No foul play suspected after Mansfield woman found dead at U.S. 30 rest stop
MANSFIELD — Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Mansfield Post are investigating after a woman was found dead at a rest area Tuesday morning. Troopers received a call around…
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Ashland High School graduates 243 seniors in Class of 2026
Ashland High School’s 243-member Class of 2026 turned its tassels Saturday morning in front of friends, family and several district staff members.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Grandma’s lilacs emphasize the importance of pruning
I received an email from one of our readers who has enjoyed my column for a number of years, and she asked whether she should prune her lilac now and…
Mapleton’s Beane earns pair of podium finishes
COLUMBUS — Mother Nature is not a high school track fan. Storms rolled through central Ohio on Saturday, causing two delays at the state track meet inside Ohio State’s Jesse…
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Troy Township firefighters honored for lifesaving rescue of Bellville man
TROY TOWNSHIP — Firefighter Patrick Compton was trained on grain bin rescue operations, but he had never needed to put those skills in action. That changed two days after Christmas, when Bellville resident Mark Berry fell and became trapped in a grain silo. Compton spent three hours on the scene with fellow…
Art of Gardening club discovers what’s new at Willo’dell
ASHLAND — Julie Freebern who has been with Willo’dell since 2008 presented a program on new flowering perennials to Art of Gardening members June 3. She started with the Gold Bleeding Heart (pinky red) which features buttery-gold to chartreuse (yellow-green) leaves. Pinky red heart-shaped flowers dangle gracefully. Members met at…
66-year-old woman dies in Mansfield hospital after 2-vehicle crash in Ashland County
MOHICAN TOWNSHIP – A North Ridgeville woman was killed after a two-vehicle crash Friday in Mohican Township, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jeanette E. Vibbert, 66, was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and pronounced deceased shortly afterward, the Patrol stated. The crash occurred at 11:24 a.m. at the intersection…
Ashland University student invites everyone to snack time with Nom Exclusion
ASHLAND – Think back to elementary school, it’s your classmate’s birthday and they’re passing out cupcakes. As each pupil is handed a cupcake, you get skipped. Instead of a cupcake, you’re handed Smarties. It’s not that you hate Smarties, but having a cupcake would feel like you’re invited to the…
Crestview’s Kuhn caps sensational career with third-place finish in pole vault
COLUMBUS — Liam Kuhn’s historic high school career ended where it began — on the state podium. Kuhn finished a career-best third in the pole vault during the final day of the Division IV state meet inside Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on Friday. Kuhn was a four-time state…
State awards $1 million in grants to assist 3 Ashland brownfield projects
Among the trio of projects awarded grant funding was the remediation and cleanup of 118 W. Main St., better known as the Frontier building.
Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre to present H.M.S. Pinafore on June 27 & 28
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre (RYOT) production of H.M.S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan will be on the stage for four performances later this month. Director Lori Turner’s cast will offer shows on Satuday, June 27 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 28 at 1 and…
Ohio AG unveils statewide crime & sentencing data dashboard
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost launched a new online tool Friday that provides unprecedented transparency into felony crime and sentencing trends across Ohio. “This data has countless applications, whether it’s helping families understand community safety or guiding policymakers in improving criminal justice laws,” Yost said. “Most importantly, it…
‘Parties on the Patio’ bring fun to Friday nights at Ashland Golf Club
“Parties on the Patio” run from 6 to 9 p.m. on their scheduled dates and include food trucks and live music at 1333 Center St.
Think Pink: Hillsdale’s McFadden shines on opening day of Division V state track meet
Hillsdale’s Hayden McFadden placed sixth in the long jump and qualified for the finals of the 200 meter dash at the state track meet.
Jon Husted: Ohio spearheads economic renaissance across the Midwest
WASHINGTON D.C. — Dear friends and neighbors, When the Senate is not in session, I enjoy being back home traveling across our state and meeting with the people who make Ohio strong. Last week, I spent time with rural health care providers, business leaders, and manufacturers who are working every…
Ashland lawmakers OK increase in purchase price for Arthur Street school
The city of Ashland is moving forward with the purchase of the former Arthur Street school building despite a $20,000 increase in the purchase price.
Ohio man indicted in $12 million Medicaid scheme
HAMILTON — A healthcare provider in southwest Ohio faces 31 felony charges for allegedly defrauding Ohio’s Medicaid program of more than $12 million, Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday. “This was complete fraud – top to bottom,” Yost said. “I’m proud of our team of skilled investigators who put in…
Ashland’s Walter has a date with history in state hurdles
Sadie Walter has the chance to make what is unquestionably one of the most ironic weekends in Ashland High School sports history iconic.
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