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Hillsdale survives Dalton’s upset bid
JEROMESVILLE — Kael Lewis ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to help undefeated Hillsdale stave off upset-minded Dalton 21-16 in a Wayne County Athletic League game on Friday…
Loudonville never forgets: Community honors victims and heroes of 9/11, 25 years later
LOUDONVILLE — The streets fell silent Friday morning in Loudonville as crowds gathered to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Citizens surrounded Central Park to honor the lives…
This week on WRDL: Discussing details of Loudonville dog breeder case
We joined AU students Payton Whaley and Macy Gannon on Thursday morning to discuss details of the Loudonville dog breeder case.
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Mapleton earns four-star rating on state report card
NANKIN — Mapleton’s latest report card tells a story of progress across the district. Mapleton Local Schools earned four out of five stars on Ohio’s latest school report card. Interim Superintendent Bradley Romano pointed out strong student performance, graduation rates and improved attendance. The Mapleton Board of Education reviewed the…
Here are Ashland police reports for Sept. 4-9
Stay updated on police incidents in Ashland with reports featuring arrests, citations, and daily call totals for Sept. 4-9.
Millersburg missionary enters guilty plea for child exploitation crimes in Haiti
MILLERSBURG — Jeriah Mast, 45, of Millersburg, entered a guilty plea Tuesday to two counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors in Haiti, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. Federal prosecutors say Mast traveled from the United States to Haiti on multiple…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from Sept. 8
Stay informed about community safety with the latest calls from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 8.
Bond set at $25,000 for Loudonville dog breeder facing 12 misdemeanor charges
Ashland Municipal Court Judge John Good set Daniel Miller’s bond at $25,000 cash, with no permitted 10-percent posting, and personal recognizance bond.
Loudonville council approves Washington Street closure
LOUDONVILLE — Washington Street runs past the Bill Harris Ford property and nearby homes in Loudonville. That stretch of the street will soon look different. Village Council approved closing a portion of Washington Street near State Route 3 Tuesday as the village moves forward with plans involving the Bill Harris…
Crestline schools mourn teacher killed in Fairfield County crash
CRESTLINE — A Crestline teacher died Sunday evening after a two-vehicle crash in Fairfield County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Crestline Exempted Village Schools. Cameron Lyon, 23, of Caledonia, died at Fairfield Medical Center a short time after the Sept. 6 crash on U.S. 33 near U.S.…
Centerburg man killed in Morrow County motorcycle crash
MARENGO – A Centerburg man was killed as a result of a three-vehicle crash in Morrow County that took place Monday night, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Randy Sheets, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Patrol. The incident took…
Ashland Elks #1360 expands grant impact by providing electric vehicle safety plugs
ASHLAND — Ashland Elks Lodge #1360 has significantly expanded the impact of an Ohio Elks Association Community Service Grant by providing electric vehicle safety plugs to three fire departments across Ashland County. The specialized safety plugs play a critical role during emergency response situations involving electric vehicles. When installed, the…
Eagles look to rebound against college football heavyweight Grand Valley State
ASHLAND — Another week, another nationally-ranked opponent. No. 19 Ashland will welcome No. 6 Grand Valley State to town Saturday for a second non-conference slugfest in as many weeks. The Eagles (0-1) fell to No. 14 Indiana (Pa.) 34-24 in last week’s opener at Jack Miller Stadium. Meanwhile, GVSU (2-0)…
Motorcycle passenger from Ashley killed in Sept. 4 crash on U.S. 42 in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – An Ashley woman was killed and another person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 4 in Morrow County, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Amanda Pickens, 38, of Ashley, was pronounced deceased at the scene by MorrowCounty EMS. Tyler…
Severe wind, thunderstorms expected to blow through the region Sept. 9
ASHLAND — North central Ohio could be in the path of a strong storm on Wednesday night, according to Sarah Potes, director of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. The National Weather Service sent out an alert on Wednesday morning that a line of showers and thunderstorms will develop this…
Ohio ranks third nationally for high school sports participation
COLUMBUS – Ohio ranks as the third-largest state for high school sports participation with almost 350,000 high school student-athletes during the 2025-26 school year, according to the annual NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey, trailing only Texas and California. Ohio ranked in the Top 5 nationally in participation of most sports…
Knox County teen pleads guilty to aggravated murder
According to a joint plea agreement, Hay pleaded guilty on Sept. 3 to the aggravated murder charge, with a sentence of life imprisonment with parole eligibility in 20 years.
Irv Oslin: Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow
I’d known for some time that I was hearing-impaired but tried to ignore it — or write it off as male pattern deafness.
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