A Stroll Through the Garden: Here’s how to prune forsythia
A reader reached out to share her question with me about her beautiful forsythia hedge surrounding a birdbath in her garden. As she cleaned the bird bath, she poured the…
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Fredericktown academy ignites passion for manufacturing and engineering
A vocational-style format provides an opportunity for students to explore career pathways in engineering and manufacturing.
How to keep kids safe from online sex crimes
ASHLAND — Children and teens use the internet everyday for learning at school, doing homework, playing games, perusing and posting on social media. A National Center for Health Statistics research…
Ashland’s Ediger, Baith earn All-Ohio recognition in Division II
COLUMBUS — Paxon Ediger and Gabe Baith made more history together. Ediger was selected to the All-Ohio second team in Division II, while Baith was a special-mention selection when the…
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Ashland Rotary Club to again host Guardians’ Bob DiBiasio
The Rotary Club of Ashland invites the public to hear DiBiasio provide updates on the team’s fortunes April 7 at Brethren Care Wellness Center, 2130 Center St.
Former Hocking County Chief Deputy convicted in corruption case
CHILLICOTHE — A former chief deputy with the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office has been convicted of corruption charges following a jury trial, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday. A Ross County jury on Wednesday found Caleb Moritz, of Logan, guilty of seven felony charges: Numerous complaints of corruption tied…
Ashland police see increase in online peer-to-peer child sex crimes
ASHLAND — The Ashland Police Division has reported an increase in online child sex crimes, particularly peer-to-peer production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Detective Lieutenant Aaron Kline said there has been a recent uptick in peer-to-peer CSAM cases, and the division wants to get ahead of the problem before…
Award-winning poet to offer special reading on April 10 at AU
ASHLAND — Ashland University will welcome award-winning poet David Mason, Ph.D., for a special reading on Friday, April 10, at 7 p.m., in the Student Center Auditorium of the Hawkins-Conard Student Center. It is free and open to the community. Mason will also be on campus Saturday, April 11, for…
Dynamic Duo: Hillsdale’s Ferguson, Lewis earn All-Ohio honors
JEROMESVILLE — Hillsdale’s Lowen Ferguson and Kael Lewis added to their already-impressive résumés Wednesday. Both Ferguson and Lewis were recognized as All-Ohioans when the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association unveiled the Division IV-VII boys basketball teams. Ferguson was selected to the third team in Division VII. Lewis was an honorable-mention…
I-71 reopened in Richland County after four people hurt in 2-vehicle crash
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP – Four people were hurt and all lanes on a section of Interstate 71 in Jefferson Township were briefly closed on Wednesday after a two-vehicle crash, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Harold Merz was extricated and transported by MedFlight to the Ohio…
Here are Ashland police reports for March 24-25
Ashland police fielded 90 calls, including 10 incidents, one arrest and three citations, from March 24-25.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 24
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 106 calls for service on March 24.
Sections of two state routes to close in Wayne County
WOOSTER — Two state routes, Ohio 95 and Ohio 302, will have sections closed in Wayne County for road repairs, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. State Route 95 State Route 95, just west of Snoddy Road, will close Wednesday, April 1 for a culvert repair project. The detour…
Ashland University renovated dorms to be available for Fall 2026 students
ASHLAND — A November electrical fire that damaged the interior of Ashland University’s Amstutz Hall sparked a $10 million renovation project to the building. “We’re in heavy demolition right now of a lot of spaces in Amstutz, and that’s all tofacilitate a pretty extensive renovation,” Vice President of Operations and…
Loudonville police reports for March 15-21, major cases update
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Police Department issued the following reports after officers’ activity from March 15-21. Police responded to 23 calls, issued two citations and zero arrests. Police conducted seven traffic stops that resulted in warnings for traffic violations, and police performed 37 business checks. Loudonville police reports are published…
‘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.
Big Bands & All That Jazz Society welcomes Kelly McLennan to Ashland on April 6
ASHLAND — Join Ashland’s All That Jazz Society on Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the King Road Christian Church for Kelly McLennan and her jazz quintet. Kelly is considered one of Columbus’ finest jazz singers (Gene Cole’s favorite!). She will be joined by some of the finest sidemen…
CRF Museum speaker series concludes with War of 1812 program on April 20
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum will host, Why the West Went to War in 1812, on Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. The program will be held in the museum at 203 E. Main Street in Loudonville. The program will be presented by Brandon C. Downing, Assistant Professor…
Ashland’s Lacey selected to girls All-Ohio first team in Division III
COLUMBUS — Kennedy Lacey’s game keeps evolving and her star keeps rising. The Ashland forward was selected to the All-Ohio first team in Division III when the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Division I-III teams were unveiled Tuesday. A 5-foot-8 junior, Lacey averaged a career-high 22 points, 8.5 rebounds and…
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