ONTARIO – Ontario City Council’s golf cart legislation will be back in front of council at its next meeting. Led by second ward councilwoman Michelle Webb, the city’s safety committee met Wednesday evening to review previously proposed legislation regarding the use of golf carts, snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles and all-purpose vehicles and chose to amend it […]
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Caregiver Notebook helps Ashland families plan care
ASHLAND – Recognizing the role of caregiver can be overwhelming, the Older Adult Behavioral Health Coalition of Ashland County set out to help people plan and organize care for older adults. Organized in 2006 with funding from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Older Adult Behavioral Health Coalition of Ashland County is a […]
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Jane Wilson from Mansfield: America’s golden voice of the 1940s
The golden age of radio—from the 1920s through the 40s—had its own pantheon of gods and heroes, stars and luminaries who ruled the airwaves to move the hearts and shape the lives of everyone in America. They are all long gone now and washed away in the streaming current of ever-new media, but if you […]
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Ontario girl with rare disease wins photo contest
ONTARIO – Samantha Nelson is always taking photos, so in mid-July when she snapped one of her 6-year-old daughter, Elliana licking a rainbow ice cream cone from Warrior Pizza & Ice Cream, she didn’t realize the significance of the moment. Later, the 31-year-old Ontario resident was surprised when the photo attracted considerable attention on social […]
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Mary Opal “Opie” Gillam
Mary Opal “Opie” Gillam, 84, of Shelby, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Opie was born on July 23, 1934 in Olive Hill, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Clyde P’Simer and Ella (Burchett) P’Simer. Opie was a loving wife, amazing mother, and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a hard worker every where […]
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Richland Area Chamber of Commerce leader earns elite certification
MANSFIELD — Jodie A. Perry, President/CEO of Richland Area Chamber of Commerce and Richland Community Development Group (RCDG), has been designated as a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. ACCE is an Alexandria, Va.-based membership association that represents nearly 10,000 professionals who work for and with more than […]
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Ashland family to open cupcake and liquid nitrogen ice cream shop
ASHLAND – A local family is busy putting the finishing touch on what is soon to be one of downtown Ashland’s sweetest spots. The Schochs are preparing to open Priceless Treats, a cupcake bakery and liquid nitrogen ice cream shop, later this month. Located at 43 E. Main St., the shop is sandwiched between downtown […]
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Ashland County Community Foundation reflects on year of growth
ASHLAND – At its Annual Meeting held on July 30, 2018 the Ashland County Community Foundation officially “closed its books” on its 23rd year of operation, and its finest to-date. Board Chairman Ken Milligan greeted those in attendance and introduced ACCF’s executive director, Jim Cutright, to report on the achievements of the past year. The […]
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GALLERY: Vogt House Dedication
GSF Home dedication with Nick, Lauren, and Nathan Vogt in Shelby Ohio. GSF Home dedication with Nick, Lauren, and Nathan Vogt in Shelby Ohio. GSF Home dedication with Nick, Lauren, and Nathan Vogt in Shelby Ohio. GSF Home dedication with Nick, Lauren, and Nathan Vogt in Shelby Ohio. GSF Home dedication with Nick, Lauren, and […]
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Peppa Pig Live tickets on sale for Nov. 21 show in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Peppa Pig Live! is now one of the most successful family theater tours in North American history with more than 500,000 tickets sold to date. Just in time for the holiday season, Peppa Pig Live! will continue its record-breaking run when Peppa Pig’s Surprise (www.peppapigliveus.com), the newest live stage show based on Entertainment […]