Census data highlights Ashland County employment, housing & aging trends
The U.S. Census Bureau in January released its five-year American Community Survey data, ranging from 2019 to 2024.
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Ashland’s Bauer, Martin seize Sunday with 3-0 mark
Their wins helped the Arrows lock in the best Division I team finish (at least 10th) in program history with the championship bouts still to take place.
Source Media releases 2025 impact report highlighting growth, trust and community impact
MANSFIELD — Source Media Properties released its 2025 impact report this week, offering a look at how independent local journalism continues to shape civic life across Richland, Ashland and Knox…
Going For Gold: Crestview’s Gearheart, Ashland’s Miller advance to state finals
COLUMBUS — Crestview coach Steve Haverdill had only two words for Naomi Gearheart after her dominant 15-1 win in Saturday’s 145-pound state semifinal match. “One more,” Haverdill said matter-of-factly. The…
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Don’t look now, here comes the high wind again
Well, that rerprieve didn’t last long. Barely a day after Friday’s high winds blew through north central Ohio, a second blast is on tap. At 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a high wind watch and advisories for northern Ohio stretching from Sunday at 2 p.m. to…
St. Patrick’s Day festivities are a hit in downtown Ashland
Folks donning green, gold and white filled Foundation Plaza on Saturday morning while festive beads and hats were handed out to those in attendance.
Bennett’s late bucket sends Hillsdale to its first Final Four
The Hillsdale Falcons earned their way to the first Final Four in program history, defeating Heartland Christian 58-57.
Arrows advance 4 to quarterfinals on opening day of state wrestling tournament
Four of Ashland’s five state-qualifying wrestlers won their opening-round matches Friday and will wrestle in the quarterfinals.
Ashland County residents still without power as high wind warning expires
Thousands of Ashland County residents are still without power Friday evening as winds continue to roar across the state.
High wind warning issued; power outages reported across Ashland County
The warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, with winds blowing between 25 and 35 miles per hour and gusts up to 60 to 70 miles per hour.
Paddington Bear’s First Concert set for March 28
The Ashland Symphony Orchestra will present “Paddington Bear’s First Concert” at its annual Young People’s Concert on Saturday, March 28 at 3 p.m. at the Robert M. & Janet L. Archer Auditorium, 1440 King Rd., Ashland. This free family concert will open with two movements from Serge Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony.…
Ashland Chamber of Commerce highlights 2026 award winners
The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce received 99 nominations in 2026 for its annual member awards.
Gearheart, Hopstetter blaze state trail for area girls wrestling
In a sport that’s growing rapidly across the country, the two girls wrestlers have officially made themselves the Ashland area’s most talented trailblazers.
ODNR to stock rainbow trout in 4 north central Ohio lakes starting March 13
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will stock rainbow trout in four north central Ohio lakes starting March 13. One of them will include special angler events at the time of the release. According to the ODNR, the schedule of locations and directions include: March 13 at Foundation…
Ediger earns spot on All-Northwest District first team in Division II
FINDLAY — The postseason accolades keep piling up for Ashland’s Paxon Ediger. A senior guard, Ediger was selected to the Division II first team when the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association unveiled its All-Northwest District selections Thursday. A 6-foot guard, Ediger averaged 23.6 points per game. He led the Arrows…
Analysis: Hillsdale’s run to regional final sparks writer’s memories of 1990
Hillsdale will play for a regional championship for the second time in program history Friday evening and this year’s magical postseason run got me to thinking. The last time the Falcons played in the Elite Eight was 1990. I was the backup point guard on that team and the memories…
Foundations Community Childcare appoints Murray as new executive director
ASHLAND — The Foundations Community Childcare Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Killian Murray to Executive Director of its Childcare Center. “After extensive interviews with several candidates, the Board believes Killian is the best candidate to lead us forward, and to continue our work of providing affordable, high-quality…
Ashland County receives $750K state grant for housing improvements
The Ashland County Board of Commissioners accepted a $750,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Development during its meeting March 5.
Big Walnut junior Sydney Mobley selected Ohio’s Ms. Basketball
COLUMBUS – Sunbury Big Walnut junior Sydney Mobley was announced as 2026 Ohio Ms. Basketball Thursday by a statewide media panel. She will lead her team into the Division II state tournament this weekend, taking on Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame in the semifinals Friday night. Now in its 39th year, the…
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