Purpose after prison: How raising orphaned wildlife helped one woman heal
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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…
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…
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.
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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.
Three Republicans vie for Ohio 5th District Court of Appeals seat
ASHLAND COUNTY — Three Republican candidates have filed to run for Ohio’s 5th District Court of Appeals, setting up a contest for the six-year judicial term. The position carries a salary of $187,013 in 2026. The candidates in the Republican primary include Licking County Municipal Court Judge Matthew George, Chief…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from April 22
Read about the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office’s 95 calls for service Wednesday, according to its daily call log.
Mom’s inspiration spurs retired Fredericktown firefighter to climb stairs for blood cancer research
FREDERICKTOWN — Jason Bostic is used to running in while everyone else is running out — such is the life of a career firefighter. That was the case recently, too, but there was no fire. “While we were going up, anyone in the building was coming down,” Bostic said of…
Business Connect event to link entrepreneurs with free support
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) in Richland County will host a Business Connect: Small Business Resource Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library Community Room, 43 W. 3rd Street, Mansfield, Ohio. The event will…
Kruty the newest Ashland star to earn Roosevelt Robinson scholarship
ASHLAND — When the time comes for Dakota Kruty to buy a house, odds are he won’t need to have saved up much money. The Ashland High School senior might just consider putting a roof over a sandbox. In many ways, the sand is where he’s living his best life.…
Ashland fire inspector deems Miller Street property ‘unsafe’
Ashland fire Capt. Mark Miller said a placard and printed notice were posted Monday morning to the property at 610 Miller Street.
U.S. Marshals capture New Jersey fugitive in Elyria sought in stabbing case
ELYRIA – Members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) – Lorain Division, arrested Dawn Burge, 36, on Tuesday in Elyria. Burge was wanted by the State of New Jersey – Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office foraggravated assault. “The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force will not…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from April 21
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 88 calls for service on Tuesday, according to its daily call log.
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Homecoming: Astros reliever and Clear Fork grad Blubaugh returns to Ohio
CLEVELAND — First pitch is still more than three hours away, but the visitor’s clubhouse at Progressive Field already is bustling. The Houston Astros are in town for a three-game series against the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. The Astros have dropped four in a row and are in last…
The Ren to host auditions for Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore
MANSFIELD — Under the direction of Lori Turner, the Renaissance Theatre will host auditions for the Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre (RYOT) production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore. Auditions will be held on Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, May 24 from 1 to 4…
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Source Media goes GM mode for Round 1
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