Ashland City School Board ditches open enrollment, with caveats
ASHLAND — The Ashland City School Board debated the district’s open enrollment at two separate meetings before reaching a conclusion to do away with it at Monday night’s session. Board…
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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…
‘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…
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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).
Ashland County Land Bank accepts bid to demolish former Reed House restaurant in Nova
NOVA — The Ashland County Land Bank has accepted a $25,750 bid from Barcus & Sons Dirt Works and Trucking for the demolition of a dilapidated Nova house. That bid was the second lowest bid, with the lowest coming in at $21,600 from Albright Construction Company based out of Milan,…
Loudonville police reports for March 8-14
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Police Department issued the following reports after officers’ activity from March 8-14. Police responded to 32 calls, issued one citation and assisted Ashland County Sheriff’s Office deputies with two arrests. Police conducted six traffic stops that resulted in warnings for traffic violations, and police performed 25…
High-Flyer: Ferguson leads Falcons to Final Four
MANSFIELD — Lowen Ferguson’s basketball IQ is off the charts. Hillsdale’s sophomore point guard stopped by the Inside The Lines podcast studio after leading the Falcons to the Final Four for the first time in program history. The son of Hillsdale coach Ben Ferguson, Lowen talked about drawing up the…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 17
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 87 calls for service on March 16. Calls for service are reported daily.
Ashland lawmakers approve zoning district for 67-acre property
A 67-acre farmland property annexed to Ashland in 2025 may become the site of a future housing development.
Ashland police reports for March 17-18
Police fielded 73 calls from March 16-17, including five incidents and two arrests.
Husted recognizes memory of 3 Ohio servicemen killed after crash in Iraq
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor recognizing the service and sacrifice Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst and Major Sgt. Tyler Simmons who lost their lives in a KC-135 crash in Iraq on March 12, 2026. The three servicemembers were serving with the…
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