Ashland County Prosecutor Chris Tunnell shows the jury the daily reading with the date marked in it for Stacey Stanley’s death during his closing statement in the case against Shawn Grate during the ninth day of trial and closing statements Monday, May 7, 2018 in Ashland County Common Pleas Court. Tom E. Puskar, Times-Gazette.com A […]
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Northmor band featured at 1st English Lutheran Church on May 15
IBERIA — The Northmor High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Christopher Kaschube, will be performing a noon concert at First English Lutheran Church on Tuesday, May 15. Six varied compositions will be performed, including two pieces that will incorporate the ensemble along with the two-thousand piece pipe organ in the sanctuary. The organ […]
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Jury hears closing arguments, begins deliberations
ASHLAND — In his closing arguments in the capital murder case against Shawn Grate Monday, Ashland County Prosecutuor Chris Tunnell characterized Grate as a scheming opportunist. “Everything the defendant does is calculated to benefit him,” Tunnell said of Grate. Tunnell described Grate’s actions before, during and after the alleged murders as premeditated. “He’s thoughtful, He’s […]
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Common sense methane standards would better protect all Ohioans
On February 15, 2018 workers at an XTO fracking well pad in Belmont County, Ohio, lost control of the well they were working on which resulted in an explosion, subsequent fire, and a massive methane leak that lasted for nearly 20 days. While this incident exposes problems with the safe operation of fracking wells, especially […]
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BAC Local 40 Masons Apprentice Program
Masonry Apprentice Colton Moore stands in front of the BAC Local #40 flag. Moore is a second-year masons apprentice. Electrician Apprentice Tory Gorka demonstrates a sample of what his field work would entail. Gorka is a third-generation electrician who credits his grandfather for encouraging him to apply.
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Local apprentice programs offer competitive wages, benefits and intrinsic satisfaction
This article is first in five-part In-Demand Jobs Week series sponsored by OhioMeansJobs.com. Each story will spotlight a different industry and feature people thriving in high-demand jobs in North Central Ohio. Earlier this morning, much like many other 20 year olds, Colton Moore got ready to complete another day of a four-year learning track. His […]
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Ghost Hunting at OSR
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Eloise “Ellie” Brown
Eloise “Ellie” Brown, 85, of Lexington, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Ellie was born on Sept. 26, 1932 in Williamson, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Lee and Minnie Hall. She retired from United Food and Commercial Workers as a head cashier. One of Ellie’s favorite things in life, […]
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Former corrections officer charged with sex offenses arrested in Ashland County
ASHLAND — A former corrections officer and probation officer arrested over the weekend in Ashland County has been indicted by a grand jury on 28 charges related to the alleged sexual assault or attempted sexual assault of nearly a dozen woman under his supervision. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Monday that a Meigs County grand […]
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Mansfield murder suspect arrested in Delaware County
MANSFIELD — A man was arrested Monday morning in connection with a May 3 murder in Mansfield, according to Mansfield Police Chief Ken Coontz. Khairi A. Bond, 22, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in Delaware County without incident. Bond is being held in connection with the murder of […]