LOUDONVILLE — It was a memorable morning of Halloween costumes and a record crowd at the 19th annual Mohican 5K and Fun Run. A record number of 444 participants joined the run Saturday, including 45 people who registered the same day. The previous record was approximately 275 participants, according to race director Kara Armstrong.
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2 hurt after small plane crashes into Ashland County home
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — Two people sustained minor injuries Monday afternoon when a small plane crashed into a home in Ashland County. The crash was reported at approximately 2:41 p.m. on Township Road 523 in Montgomery Township, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol. A preliminary investigation found the 1968 twin-engine Beechcraft Baron B55 reportedly experienced engine […]
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Loudonville Public Library seeks renewal of 0.8-mill operating levy
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Public Library is asking voters to renew a 0.8-mill operating levy for five years on the Nov. 3 ballot. The renewal would keep the existing tax rate rather than increase it. The levy will cost $19.00 per year for the owner of a home valued at $100,000. The current levy raises […]
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Loudonville-Perrysville schools ask voters to approve income tax, bond issue for Master Facilities Plan
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a 0.25 percent income tax and a $16.4 million bond issue as part of a proposed $38.5 million school facilities plan. The approximate $38.5 million plan includes renovations and improvements at R.F. McMullen Elementary School and Loudonville High School. The […]
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Animal advocates call out Ohio’s dog breeding rules at Ashland protest
ASHLAND — Animal advocates stood outside Ashland Municipal Court Tuesday to call for stronger oversight of Ohio’s dog breeders and better enforcement of animal welfare laws. Members of B.A.R.K. for ALL and Passion & Purpose for Ohio’s Voiceless organized the protest at 1209 E. Main St. to draw attention to what they say are gaps […]
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ACSO Bomb Squad detonates materials found in Loudonville home during Wednesday search
The bomb squad took the materials from the home and into a field next to the property one at a time before executing the detonations one-by-one in the controlled environment.
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Loudonville Street Fair begins: Here’s what to know before you go
LOUDONVILLE — Hungry for fair food and live music? No need to wait. The 2026 Loudonville Street Fair starts today and runs through Oct. 10 in downtown Loudonville. Presented by the Loudonville Agricultural Society, the 148th annual street fair is also celebrating the 150th birthday of Charles F. Kettering. Fair-goers can enjoy rides, concessions, livestock […]
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Driver in custody after discharging firearm during U.S. 30 road rage incident in Ashland County
VERMILLION TOWNSHIP — A road rage incident escalated from gestures to gunfire Thursday morning. One driver was taken into custody shortly after a road rage incident on U.S. 30 led to gunfire in Ashland County, according to a press release from the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 8:50 […]
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What was that? Mohican Bigfoot Festival explores Ohio’s unexplained
LOUDONVILLE — Bigfoot may be the ultimate hide-and-seek champion. At least, nobody found him Saturday in Loudonville.
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Bigfoot is afoot: Mohican Bigfoot Festival returns Saturday
Bigfoot enthusiasts and skeptics alike are invited Saturday to the second annual Mohican Bigfoot Festival in downtown Loudonville.