Smithies pull away from Hillsdale in WCAL showdown
SMITHVILLE – Big opportunities came and went like butterflies in a stiff breeze for Hillsdale during its showdown Friday night at Smithville. By the end of the much-anticipated Wayne County…
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Bigfoot is afoot: Mohican Bigfoot Festival returns Saturday
Bigfoot enthusiasts and skeptics alike are invited Saturday to the second annual Mohican Bigfoot Festival in downtown Loudonville.
Mansfield man killed in I-270 crash early Thursday morning in Columbus
COLUMBUS — A Mansfield man was killed after a two-vehicle crash on I-270 early Thursday morning, according to a Columbus police report. Mario Tufts-Davison, 51, was pronounced dead at the…
24-year-old becomes 2nd person charged in Loudonville dog breeder case
Charges against Rutschilling are alleged in connection with the ongoing investigation of Loudonville dog breeder Daniel Miller, 64.
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Ohio man indicted in 31-year-old cold case murder of mother and baby boy
MARIETTA — A second man has been indicted and arrested in connection with the 1995 murders of a Washington County mother and son who were found inside their burned mobile home in Prairie Township. Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and Washington County Sheriff Mark Warden announced Wednesday the grand jury…
Ohio Farm Bureau touts fall tours in the region
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Fair is coming up next week which means fall farm tours are looming, too. Many people are unaware that there are actually several counties that conduct tours so we wanted to share a full list of all of the options for you and your family…
Latest downtown Ashland development plans include 1,200 square feet of rooftop seating
The mayor said construction is estimated to begin in October and finish around the first quarter of 2027.
Growth is on the horizon for Ashland development
ASHLAND — New businesses are moving into Ashland County. Companies are expanding. Growth is coming. Local economic leaders pointed to new developments and rising economic statistics Tuesday as they looked at what Ashland needs to keep growing. Ashland Area Economic Development President Matt Miller shared a snapshot of Ashland’s growing…
ODNR launches new website to buy Ohio-grown trees
COLUMBUS – From buckeye to pawpaw to American chestnut, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is making it easier for Ohioans to purchase locally-grown trees with the Buckeye State Tree Nursery online ordering system. Customers can visit nursery.ohiodnr.gov to browse available tree species and place orders directly online. The…
Lucas ground attack brings home first victory in Northern 10 Conference
COLUMBUS — Four weeks are in the books for Ohio’s high school football season and here’s who earned the spotlight last Friday night: -Lucas’ Brady Anschutz ran for 147 yards on 13 carries with a touchdown while Brady Guegold added 136 yards on 22 carries and a score in the…
Mark those calendars for upcoming Loudonville-Perrysville school events
LOUDONVILLE — The fall calendar is already filling up at Loudonville-Perrysville schools — just four weeks into the school year. Loudonville-Perrysville Supt. Jennifer Allerding highlighted several upcoming events and activities at Monday night’s board of education meeting. The school year began with a welcome from the Hope Squad. A banner displayed…
Ohio School Report Cards show 5-year high in literacy proficiency
COLUMBUS —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin announced Tuesday the release of the 2026 Ohio School Report Cards. The results show Ohio students are making significant gains in literacy, with statewide English language arts proficiency reaching a…
ODNR celebrates fall migration with 3rd annual Headlands Birding Festival
MENTOR — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has announced the return of the third annual Headlands Birding Festival, happening Sept. 18 to 20, at Headlands Beach State Park and other nearby natural areas. This vibrant, three-day event celebrates the breathtaking phenomenon of fall migration, when countless bird species travel…
Ashland SWCD election gives landowners a voice in conservation
ASHLAND — Conservation isn’t something that happens only in the woods, on a farm, or along a stream. It happens wherever people live, work, farm and care about the land and water around them. This fall, Ashland County residents have an opportunity to help shape that work by voting in…
Here are Ashland police reports for Sept. 14-15
Read the latest reports on police activity in Ashland, including calls, incidents, arrests and citations issued recently.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from Sept. 14
Learn about the sheriff’s office daily calls for service in Ashland County. Stay updated on important local law enforcement activities.
Ashland High School principal shares glimpse into social studies program
Packard reviewed each social studies course available to AHS students, offering a glimpse into what students are learning about.
ODOT notes impact of road construction on Ashland County drivers
ASHLAND — The following Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Ashland County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 3 on Facebook or X for current Ashland County construction information. Interstate Projects Interstate 71 resurfacing – I-71 northbound and southbound from the Ashland…
Richland Academy draws more Ashland County students as it plans $3.7M transformation
Ashland County participation at Richland Academy of the Arts more than tripled during the 2025-26 school year, growing from 12 students to 38 as the Mansfield-based nonprofit saw increased demand across the region. Those students joined nearly 1,900 others studying dance, music, theatre, visual arts and Kenpo martial arts at…
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