Animal advocates call out Ohio’s dog-breeding rules at Ashland protest
ASHLAND — Animal advocates stood outside Ashland Municipal Court Tuesday to call for stronger oversight of Ohio’s dog breeders and better enforcement of animal welfare laws. Members of B.A.R.K. for…
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Galion woman speaks on mental health and aging at United Nations HQ
Patton said she believes finding solutions to improve mental health for senior citizens starts with the community coming together.
Ohio Bird Sanctuary releases juvenile bald eagle back into the wild
The female bald eagle was less than two years old when it was brought to the Ohio Bird Sanctuary with a spinal fracture.
Going once, going twice: Loudonville Street Fair livestock auction brings home the bucks
LOUDONVILLE — A livestock auction brought in the big bucks Saturday at the annual Loudonville Street Fair. The auction recognizes the work young exhibitors put into raising and preparing their animals. Students sold…
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Ashland Symphony Orchestra to present ‘Symphony and Scream!’ Oct. 17
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Archer Auditorium at Ashland High School and is preceded by a preconcert talk at 6:50 p.m.
Team Tressel Fitness Challenge energizes Mapleton students
Mapleton Elementary students got their morning workout in Thursday with a little help from Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel.
Hillsdale blowout of Rittman leads to Norwayne date — with WCAL lead on the line
RITTMAN — Hillsdale’s dreams of a Wayne County Athletic League championship are alive after Friday night. Not only did the Falcons dispose of Rittman 34-7, but Norwayne knocked off Smithville 31-25 in a battle of league leaders. That opens the door of opportunity for coach Trevor Cline’s club in its…
Freddies hold off Redbirds in instant classic KMAC clash
LOUDONVILLE – A few yards stood between Loudonville and a path to the postseason Friday night inside Redbird Stadium. But Fredericktown and emergent running back Cash Parker – themselves looking for a foothold toward a playoff spot – blocked the way in one of north central Ohio’s best games of…
Oct. 9: Ashland-area high school football roundup
Millersburg W. Holmes overwhelms Ashland Millersburg W. Holmes dismissed Ashland by a 42-21 count for an Ohio high school football victory at Millersburg West Holmes High on Oct. 9. Millersburg W. Holmes opened with a 21-0 advantage over Ashland through the first quarter. The Knights registered a 28-0 advantage at…
Art of Gardening takes a turn toward fall with miniature pumpkins
ASHLAND — Brookwood residents at Brethren Care transformed miniature pumpkins Oct. 7 with cat and owl faces complete with whiskers and owl feet. Cathy Siwek headed the Art of Gardening community project with her lifelong friend, Barb Stauder of Honey Haven Farm, supplying the pumpkins for the activity. At Brookwood,…
Open Source: What’s the status of the Pump House District apartments?
During a recent interview with Ashland Source, Ashland Mayor Matt Miller said floor plans and monthly rent rates can now be browsed on VISION Communities’ website.
Ohio firefighters are among nationwide wildfire response team in 2026
COLUMBUS – Battling wildfires is a year-round, nationwide team effort, and this year, when called upon, Ohio wildland firefighters answered the bell many times. Wildland firefighters, including those from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry, have spent 2026 supporting wildfire response efforts across the country and…
Former Canton doctor, convicted of attempted murder, faces sentencing for naturalization fraud
CLEVELAND – A federal jury has convicted a former medical doctor with naturalization fraud for providing false answers on a U.S. citizenship application and during an in-person interview, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. According to court documents, Yousif Abdulraouf Alhallaq, 47, of…
CRF Museum Speaker Series returns with Edmund Fitzgerald program
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum’s speaker series returns Monday,Oct. 19 with a program exploring one of the Great Lakes’ most enduring mysteries. Christopher Gillcrist, director emeritus of the National Museum of the Great Lakes, will present “The Edmund Fitzgerald: What Really Happened?” from 7 to 8 p.m., opening…
Ohio House District 67 candidates discuss priorities ahead of November election
The district includes all of Ashland County and part of western Medina County.
Ashland County officials discuss Ohio’s recently implemented 90-day gas tax holiday
The current dip in gas prices comes as a result of House Bill 519, which Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law Oct. 1, according to the Ohio Department of Taxation.
Two men convicted in homicides both sentenced in Knox County court on Thursday
“I cannot remember any time where two homicides were sentenced at the same time,” Knox County Prosecutor Chip McConville said.
Listen: Bally, Carpenter talk key county topics during Ashland County commissioner debate
Jeffrey Sikkenga, executive director of the Ashbrook Center and professor of political science at Ashland University, moderated Monday’s debate.
Here are Ashland police reports for Oct. 6-8
Stay updated with the Ashland police reports from Oct. 6-8, detailing incidents, arrests and community calls.
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