MWCD talks Charles Mill and Pleasant Hill lake parks upgrades
A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house are planned for Aug. 1 at Charles Mill to celebrate the park’s new campground and welcome center.
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1 woman dead, 3 others hurt, including 2 children, in Holmes County crash
MILLERSBURG — One woman is dead and three others were injured after a Holmes County crash on Sunday night, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Renee Troyer, 49, of…
19th annual Bobolinks Fest to celebrate dump’s resurrection as wildlife refuge
Ashland County closed its landfill between Ashland and Hayesville in the late ’90s and covered the methane-spewing, decaying trash with earthen mounds.
What makes Ashland BalloonFest fly? A year of planning and a love for balloons
A large team of volunteers will again make the Ashland BalloonFest happen June 25-28.
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Greenwich woman, 38, killed in one-car crash early Sunday morning
A 38-year-old Greenwich woman died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash, according to the state patrol.
A natural talent: Newark’s Lexie Miller crowned Miss Ohio
ASHLAND — Confidence hasn’t always come easily for Lexie Miller. But she exuded it on Saturday night, strutting across the Miss Ohio stage in a floor length gown and belting out a classic hit by Aretha Franklin. After a final night of competition, Miller was crowned this year’s Miss Ohio at…
DHS: Alleged ringleader of UFC Freedom 250 plot involving Danville teen is a Mexican illegal alien
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The suspected ringleader of the failed terrorist plot at last weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn is a Mexican illegal alien who overstayed a B2 visitor visa, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The FBI arrested Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez in Omaha, Neb., on June…
Ashland kicks off Janet L. Archer Summer Fellowship program
ASHLAND – Six young men and women who are part of the inaugural year of the Janet L. Archer Summer Fellowship Program got right to work earlier this month following an orientation into the new program. This is the first official year of the fellowship following last year’s pilot of…
Pleasant Hill, Clear Fork hot spots lure Ashland-area anglers
ASHLAND — Ohio’s public lakes and reservoirs are excellent places to fish for hybrid-striped bass, crappie, black bass, and catfish, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Summer is a great time to grab a fishing pole and head to the nearest body of water…
Cicely Esterline crowned Miss Ohio’s Teen 2026
ASHLAND — Cecily Esterline claimed the spotlight Friday night, earning the Miss Ohio’s Teen crown. Representing Miss Shawnee’s Teen, the Circleville resident emerged from 17 contestants competing for the title. Esterline will represent Ohio in Miss America’s Teen competition. “I’m still in shock, I can’t believe it,” Esterline said moments…
Stark County man, non-profit organization indicted in theft of charitable donations
CANTON — A Stark County man and his non-profit organization have been indicted for allegedly stealing approximately $375,000 in charitable donations over three years, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced Thursday. Jamar Fleming, 41, and Agape Ministries, a non-profit organization he founded in Canton, both face felony charges of aggravated theft…
Lorain woman killed, 3 children hurt in Ohio Turnpike crash on Friday
MILAN – A Lorain woman was killed and three children hurt after a Friday morning crash on the Ohio Turnpike, according to the Milan Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Najalee N. Rivera, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol reported. The vehicle was also occupied by…
Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities to seek levy increase
Dave Ashley said the Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities has not asked voters for new money for more than two decades.
Ohio Conference of NAACP supports Governor’s call to repeal death penalty
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) strongly supports Governor DeWine’s official statement calling for the abolition of the death penalty. The NAACP has been unequivocally opposed to the death penalty for over 50 years, most recently reaffirming our stance in 2022. According to…
Fish for free across Ohio June 20 & 21
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s annual free fishing days on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, give all residents a chance to fish at any public waterway without a license, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This includes Lake Erie and Ohio’s public lakes, reservoirs, streams,…
Columbus Zoo announces vision for the John F. Wolfe aquarium
POWELL – The Columbus Zoo unveiled plans Friday for the John F. Wolfe Aquarium, a monumental new destination that will redefine aquatic wildlife experiences in the Midwest and mark the most ambitious project in the organization’s history. Made possible by a historic $50 million gift from The Robert F. Wolfe and…
Hillsdale’s Kael, Knox Lewis selected to All-Ohio 2nd team
JEROMESVILLE — Hillsdale’s Kael Lewis earned his third All-Ohio citation this year and twin brother Knox joined him. The Lewises were selected to the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association second team in Division VI. Kael Lewis was a first-team All-Ohioan in football after helping the Falcons reach the Division…
2026 Miss Ohio prelims wrap up; winner to be crowned Saturday
Miss Ohio week continues Friday evening at Archer Auditorium, 1440 King Road in Ashland, with the Miss Ohio Teen competition.
Here are Loudonville police reports for June 7-13
Read the Loudonville police reports detailing responses to calls, traffic stops and business checks for the week.
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