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Kindstock returns to Hillsdale to raise money for Ashland families in need
JEROMESVILLE— Kindstock returns to Hillsdale to bring peace, kindness and music together to raise money for families in need on Saturday from 12-6 p.m. The event features all-day live music…
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.
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.
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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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Ashland police reports for March 16-17
Police fielded 73 calls from March 16-17, including five incidents and two arrests.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call log from March 16
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 87 calls for service on March 16. Calls for service are reported daily.
Census data highlights Ashland County employment, housing & aging trends
The U.S. Census Bureau in January released its five-year American Community Survey data, ranging from 2019 to 2024.
Loudonville council appoints new council member, fills vacancy
LOUDONVILLE — A new Loudonville Village Council member was selected at Monday night’s meeting to fill a vacancy left by Cathy Lance, who was appointed to serve as interim mayor. The leadership shift came as a result of former Mayor Jason Van Sickle’s resignation, which prompted president pro tempore Lance…
Supt. Steve Paramore highlights Ashland City Schools wins, looks to future
ASHLAND — Superintendent Steve Paramore looked back at the accomplishments in Ashland City Schools during the 2025-2026 school year in his state-of-the-schools address on Monday afternoon. “Today is about celebration, reflection and vision,” Paramore said in his opening remarks. The address was broadcasted online to the district’s YouTube channel, marking…
Troopers focus on removing impaired drivers from the road during St. Patrick’s Day enforcement
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding drivers that luck is not a strategy when it comes to being safe behind the wheel ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. Troopers will be highly visible on roadways across the state in an effort to remove impaired drivers as part…
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