What questions & issues are on the primary ballot in Ashland County?
Ashland County voters will determine the fate of six tax renewal issues and two local liquor options on the local May primary ballot.
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Ashland County Paint and Plain Saddle Club has a lengthy history
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Here are Loudonville police reports for April 19-25
See recent Loudonville police activity, including calls, citations and business checks from the past week.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from April 24 & 25
See the latest calls from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office regarding Friday and Saturday, according to its daily logs.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Morel mushrooms are almost here
A friend of mine from church is an expert morel mushroom hunter. The temperatures have been going up and down, but I do remember 73 as a high last week, so we started our annual talk about looking for morels. My friend has shared a number of morels with me…
Don’t let spring sunshine fool you, Ohio waters remain cold
COLUMBUS – As Ohio begins to welcome warmer spring weather, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding everyone that water temperatures remain dangerously cold. Lakes, rivers, and streams are slow to warm up this time of year, and even strong swimmers can experience cold water shock, exhaustion, or hypothermia…
The Ritual Well offers a space to ‘rest, recover and remember’ in Ashland
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Ashland sweeps team titles at 38th Forest Pruner Invitational
OLIVESBURG — The Arrows brought their brooms to Friday’s 38th Forest Pruner Invitational. Ashland swept the girls and boys team titles at the 13-team event at Crestivew High School. The Ashland girls scored 152 points, well ahead of runner-up Clear Fork (105). Northmor (82) was third. In boys action, the…
State Rep. Melanie Miller earns ‘Voice for Change’ award from Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
COLUMBUS — State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) was recently honored with the Voice for Change Award from the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV) during their Annual Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse. Rep. Miller was recognized for her work on the “Safe Homes Act,” bipartisan legislation that would…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Elderberries are ready to plant
To our reader who reached out for advice on this wonderful plant, I’m delighted you did! Growing elderberries in north central Ohio is something you can absolutely achieve with a little care. I remember having the same questions when I started. One thing to know: there are 20 to 30…
4 candidates vying for Ashland County commissioner seat in GOP primary
Incumbent Denny Bittle takes on challengers Brandon Carpenter, Jeff Hardman and Burton Williams on May 5 in the GOP primary.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from April 23
Read the latest from the Ashland Sheriff’s Office with highlights from 85 calls for service on Thursday, according to its daily call log.
Here are Ashland police reports for April 23-24
Read the latest police reports from Ashland, including incidents, arrests and calls made on Thursday through Friday.
Undefeated Mapleton softball squad turning heads across area
Mapleton softball is making waves with a perfect season. Read about the Mounties journey thus far in the Firelands Conference this spring.
Community member proposes flower gardens, seating around Ashland County courthouse
Local resident Sharron Coeurvie told county commissioners she’d like to help create “ambience” around the county courthouse.
Chairman of National Endowment for the Arts to deliver AU commencement address May 9
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Honorable Mary Anne Carter, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), will serve as the commencement speaker for Ashland University on Saturday, May 9. The ceremony, honoring both undergraduate and graduate students, will take place at the Niss Athletic Center (905 Moss Hill Drive)…
Two-time defending Division VII state runner-up Hillsdale moving to Division VI
The OHSAA released its divisional breakdown for the 2026 football season and Hillsdale will compete in Division VI this fall.
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