‘Make the difference,’ Vietnam vet tells Ashland High School students
Emotions ran high as Ashland native and Vietnam War combat veteran Greg Gorrell addressed hundreds of high school students.
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$1.7 million returning to farmers in Ashland, Richland & Morrow County via Farm Credit Mid-America program
ASHLAND — Local farmers in Richland, Morrow and Ashland counties are receiving more than $1.7 million back from Farm Credit Mid-America in March as part of its annual patronage distribution, the…
Loudonville to replace police, fire chiefs
LOUDONVILLE — Mayor Cathy Lance announced Loudonville’s fire chief and police chief would be stepping down from their positions at the Monday council meeting. Police Chief Brian McCauley has served…
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course announces 2026 racing schedule
LEXINGTON – Permco has renewed as an official partner of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course under a multi-year agreement and continues as the title sponsor of Mid-Ohio’s two premier motorcycle weekends on…
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Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel to speak at NCWA 10-year celebration
The North Central Workforce Alliance will celebrate 10 years of strengthening the regional workforce with a special event on April 15.
‘Bittersweet:’ Falcons fall in Final Four
The Hillsdale Falcons came up short in a Division VII state semifinal against Kalida, but the loss couldn’t diminish the historic season.
Ashland YMCA’s new field to bring more outdoor programming
ASHLAND — The Ashland YMCA leadership team successfully met its goal to raise $1.5 million to restore a field that has served Ashland residents for over a century. The organization celebrated that accomplishment on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting on the new Myers Field and outdoor sports complex. “In 1922, this field…
North central Ohio students shine in March academic challenge events
MAANSFIELD – The 4th-8th grade academic challenge teams competed in their second tournament of the season this month through the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. We want to congratulate ALL competitors, but especially our winners for each tournament. “I truly enjoy the students’ enthusiasm,” says Rebecca Kidney, tournament director. March 11…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office to give up ownership of Loudonville radio tower
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office will abandon an unused Loudonville radio tower, which saves it from paying upkeep costs and a $60,000 demolition.
AU to host 64th annual Regional Science Day on March 21
ASHLAND – More than 160 students from 16 area schools are expected to converge on the Ashland University campus Saturday, March 21, for the 64th annual Mohican District’s Regional Science Day. Sponsored by the Mohican District Junior Division of the Ohio Academy of Science, the event will be held at…
Godspell set for March 26-29 at the Hugo Young Theatre
ASHLAND — The Ashland University Department of Theatre will present “Godspell,” the popular 1971 musical based on the Gospel of Matthew, from Thursday, March 26, through Sunday, March 29, in the Hugo Young Theatre at the Center for the Arts. The Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m.,…
Ashland Kroc Center Youth Theatre to debut Broadway revue in April
Step into a world of wonder with “Pure Imagination!” presented by The Salvation Army Ashland Kroc Center’s Youth Theatre program.
War ‘never ends:’ Ashland Vietnam veteran to speak at annual dinner
Greg Gorrell waited decades to recount his experience surviving the Vietnam War — both overseas and at home.
‘Don’t let the record fool you’: Hillsdale’s state semifinal opponent battle tested
No team playing in this week’s state tournament has as many losses as Hillsdale’s opponent. But Kalida’s 16-11 record is deceiving.
Garfield Heights senior Marcus Johnson repeats as Ohio Mr. Basketball
COLUMBUS – Senior Marcus Johnson of Garfield Heights High School was named 2026 Ohio Mr. Basketball on Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association, becoming the seventh player to earn the award twice since it was first handed out in 1988. Marcus won the award last year as a junior,…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 18
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 87 calls for service on March 16. Calls for service are reported daily.
Ashland police reports for March 18-19
Police fielded 73 calls from March 16-17, including five incidents and two arrests.
Perrysville zoning inspector asks Land Bank to demolish nuisance property
ASHLAND — Perrysville Zoning Inspector Rodney Fry asked the Ashland County Land Bank board members if they would help fund the demolition of a property that poses significant safety risks at the Wednesday meeting. The property is located at 137 North Bridge Street. The village has long sought its demolition.…
No easy answers: Ashland City Schools weighing open enrollment revisions
The district’s current number of open-rolled students (205) is a little more than three times the amount recorded in 1999 (61).
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