National Weather Service issues flood warning for Ashland, Richland & Knox counties until 11 p.m. on April 4
ASHLAND — North central Ohio was in the eye of the storm on Friday night, and it’s impact can be seen throughout the region Saturday. The National Weather Service has…
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Ashland girls, Clear Fork boys win team titles at Madison Invitational
ASHLAND — The Madison Invitational was held Thursday at Ashland’s Community Stadium because of ongoing renovations at Madison’s STARTEK Stadium. Ashland won the girls team championship with 166 points. Clear…
Ashland County commissioners approve $124K in new sheriff’s office vehicles
Commissioners authorized the purchase of three 2026 Dodge Durangos, for use by the sheriff’s office, at a cost of $124,395.
It starts with us: Local leaders call for community wide approach to child abuse prevention
MANSFIELD — We are all responsible for preventing child abuse. That was the prevailing message at Wednesday’s rally hosted by Richland County Children Services in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month.…
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Conservation Chat: Woodland Wonders returns on May 23
ASHLAND — If you think spring’s best blooms are found in a flower bed, the woodswould like a word. Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is encouraging flower enthusiast and nature lovers to step off the beaten path and into a world of hidden beauty during Conservation Chat: Woodland…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 31
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 119 calls for service on March 31, according to its daily log.
Bail denied to Ashland man charged with rape, kidnapping of 12 year-old
ASHLAND — April 14 is the next court appearance scheduled for an Ashland man charged with the kidnapping and rape of a 12-year-old girl. That 1:30 p.m. proceeding via Zoom will take place with Ashland County Magistrate Paul Lange presiding over the case. Ashland County Common Pleas Court Judge David…
Mohican Covered Bridge closed in April for repairs
PERRYSVILLE — A spring stroll across the Mohican Covered Bridge will have to wait until May. The bridge is closed for road repairs through April 30, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The project to repair the structure in Mohican State Park,…
Check out Ashland County’s property transfers from March
Included is a list of property transfers from the Ashland County Auditor’s office from Jan. 23 to Feb. 23.
Here are Ashland police reports for March 30-31
Ashland police fielded 123 calls, including eight incidents, two arrests and two citations, from March 30-31.
New van to expand transportation, program access at Ashland Kroc Center
The van will help expand transportation capabilities and access to youth programs, educational activities and community events.
17-year-old charged with 4 felonies after crash that killed off-duty Ohio policeman
JACKSON — A teenager has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide following a crash last year that killed an off-duty Wellston police officer and injured another, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday. At about 2 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2025, a 2014 Hyundai Accent allegedly driven by an intoxicated…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 30
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 91 calls for service on March 30, according to its daily log.
Severe weather means March will leave like a lion today & tonight
MANSFIELD — March will roar like a lion all across the region today and tonight as we gladly turn the calendar to April. Severe weather (what else?) could be on the way to north central Ohio again over the next 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. Multiple rounds…
A Stroll through the Garden: Cannonball fungus will attack our walls
While I was actively working in a client’s flower bed, getting rid of the Canadian thistle a few years ago, I noticed these little black dots all over her garden walls. These dots were by her front door, on the hard surfaces of concrete blocks that formed a border for…
And the band played on: Ashland marching band overcomes theft of instruments to perform at Disney World
Every Ashland High School band member who made the trip to Florida was able to march Monday down Main Street, U.S.A.
Hartnett’s impact stretched across north central Ohio in numerous sectors
MANSFIELD — Bill Hartnett’s influence spanned numerous locations and categories, from educator and coach to veteran affairs administration across Ohio. Bill was the only child of Jerome Timothy and Thelma (McCarter) Hartnett, born on April 3, 1932, in western Pennsylvania. The son of a railroad worker, Bill moved with his…
Here are Loudonville police reports for March 22-28
Loudonville police responded to 24 calls and issued three citations from March 22-28, according to department reports.
Here are Ashland police reports for March 27-30
Ashland police fielded 201 calls, including 13 incidents, four arrests and six citations, from March 27-30.
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