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…
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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…
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…
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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.
No confirmed measles cases in Ashland County amid rise in Wayne County
Other nearby counties reporting confirmed measles cases since the year began include Holmes County (6 cases), Knox County (4) and Tuscarawas County (12).
ODOT: Section of State Route 60 to close for 14 days in Ashland County
State Route 60 is also closed further north, between County Road 1775 and County Road 1600, for a separate culvert replacement from Sept. 8 through Oct. 9.
Archer Way named after Ashland University’s longtime donors
ASHLAND — A well-traveled pathway connecting Ashland University’s athletic complex to the heart of campus now bears the name of two of the university and Ashland community’s most enthusiastic and longtime supporters – Bob and Jan Archer. Archer Way, officially dedicated as such during a Sept. 3 celebration, is a…
Developing: 10 new charges filed against Loudonville dog breeder include alleged sexual conduct with animal
Daniel A. Miller, 64, was taken into custody Tuesday for the second time in 12 days.
Ashland, Hillsdale & Black River standouts noted in state football notebook
MANSFIELD — Youngsters from Richland and Crawford County turned in fine efforts to earn attention in the Ohio high school football notebook. Here’s the best in the state from Week 3: Ashland County -Ashland’s Tristan Moss had the game-saving tackle at the goal line stopping Clyde’s Grady Binder from converting…
Ohio teachers can bring the great outdoors to the classroom for free
COLUMBUS – Ohio: Wild at Heart, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ movie and educational experience, is available for schools to play in classrooms. In fall 2025, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and MacGillivray Freeman Films invited audiences to experience the film in giant-screen theaters. The film is now…
U.S. Marshals: 79 reported missing children found in Ohio
COLUMBUS – A total of 79 reported missing children have been found in Ohio during Operation Meridian, according to the United States Marshals Pete Elliott, of Northern Ohio and, Michael Black of Southern Ohio. The U.S. Marshals Service, in coordination with its federal, state, and local partners announced Monday morning…
State Highway Patrol reports 12 Ohio road fatalities over Labor Day weekend
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reports 12 deaths in crashes over the four-day Labor Day weekend reporting period. The reporting period began Friday, Sept. 4 at midnight and concluded Monday, Sept. 7 at 11:59 p.m. According to preliminary Patrol statistics, at least one of the 12 fatal crashes…
Loudonville police reports for Aug. 30 to Sept. 5
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Police Department issued the following reports after officers’ activity from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5. Police responded to 33 calls, issued three citations and made five arrests. Police conducted 11 traffic stops that resulted in warnings for traffic violations and performed 24 business checks. Loudonville police…
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