Going once, going twice: Loudonville Street Fair livestock auction brings home the bucks
LOUDONVILLE — A livestock auction brought in the big bucks Saturday at the annual Loudonville Street Fair. The auction recognizes the work young exhibitors put into raising and preparing their animals. Students sold…
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Ohio House District 67 candidates discuss priorities ahead of November election
The district includes all of Ashland County and part of western Medina County.
Ashland County officials discuss Ohio’s recently implemented 90-day gas tax holiday
The current dip in gas prices comes as a result of House Bill 519, which Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law Oct. 1, according to the Ohio Department of Taxation.
Two men convicted in homicides both sentenced in Knox County court on Thursday
“I cannot remember any time where two homicides were sentenced at the same time,” Knox County Prosecutor Chip McConville said.
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AU brings 338th Army Band to Ashland for free Nov. 7 concert
ASHLAND – A touring military band, the 338th Army Band, will perform in Ashland on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and honor Veteran’s Day, courtesy of a $20,000 grant Ashland University received from the National Endowment for the Arts. The concert by the 338th…
Hillsdale headed to first state golf tourney in 38 years
JEROMESVILLE — The Hillsdale boys golf team is going where no Falcons have gone in 38 years. Hilsdale is headed to the boys state golf tournament Oct. 12 and 13. The Falcons qualified for the event by finishing third at the Division III Northeast District Tournament at Tannenhauf Golf Club…
You matter, too: The hidden weight of caregiving
Taking care of yourself is not a betrayal of the people you love. It is how you sustain the care you give.
Ashland vigil shines a light on domestic violence, remembers 10 women
ASHLAND – “I’m not afraid anymore.” “You are not alone.” “I’m free now.” Survivors of domestic violence stood before the crowd Tuesday night and shared their testamonies of strength, escape and overcoming domestic violence. But the evening was to honor those who couldn’t escape. Ashland Safe Haven organized its annual…
Modern Woodmen honors young hometown hero battling cancer
ASHLAND — Some heroes wear capes. Some hold lemonade cups. This was one of those moments that reminds you just how powerful a young heart can be. Khloe Okland was honored by Modern Woodmen of America and presented with their Hometown Hero Award by Lauren Stalnaker, local Modern Woodmen Financial…
Ashland lawmakers set hearing for proposed vacation of Center Street right of way
The specified portion of Center Street no longer serves a public purpose, the mayor said.
Here are Ashland police reports for Oct. 5-6
Read the latest police reports from the city of Ashland, including incidents, arrests and citations from Oct. 5 to 6.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Hemlock Woolly Adelgids are pests in north central Ohio
An evergreen in a garden always reminds us that hope sticks around, even in winter. There are more than 250 registered cultivars of hemlock in existence. These Hemlocks vary in color, shape, leaf type, and much more. Hemlock has a unique quality that other evergreens don’t, because they grow well…
OHSAA releases weekly football computer ratings
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the official football computer ratings on Tuesday afternoon. The weekly ratings report is released each Tuesday for the remainder of the season, leading up to the final report on Sunday, October 25. The top 12 in each region will qualify for…
Lisa Fishman brings comedy, music, and the search for love to the Renaissance’s Ghostlight Lounge
MANSFIELD, OHIO – Dating can be funny, frustrating, hopeful, heartbreaking, and sometimes all of the above in a single evening. Singer, actress, songwriter, and recording artist Lisa Fishman brings it all to the stage when she opens the Renaissance Theatre’s 2026–27 Ghostlight Cabaret Series with Dating (And The Search For…
ACCADA to use $89K grant for school- and community-based prevention services
The Ashland County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse has been approved for $89,050 in grant funding from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation.
Closing arguments delivered in Gary Keesee Jr. rape trial
Special Prosecutor Jenny Wells asked Judge Richard Wetzel to find Keesee guilty on the 27 counts relating to victims 1, 2, and 3.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from Oct. 5
Stay updated with the latest from the county. Read about 90 calls for service fielded by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.
Loudonville police reports for Sept. 27 to Oct. 3
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Police Department issued the following reports after officers’ activity from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. Police responded to 26 calls, issued four citations and made one arrest. Police conducted 15 traffic stops that resulted in warnings for traffic violations and performed 10 business checks. Loudonville police…
Ohio Prep Football Notebook: Ashland, Hillsdale players spotlighted
COLUMBUS — Week 7 of the 2026 high school football season is in the books. Here are some of Ohio’s top performers: -Hillsdale kept pace in the chase for the Wayne County Athletic League title with a 49-0 Homecoming win over Northwestern. All-Ohio quarterback Kael Lewis completed 10-of-15 passes for…
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