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A look inside Mohican Young Star Academy
Editor’s note: The name “Danny” has been changed and no photographs accompanying this article depict the faces of residents of the center. This is to protect the privacy of juveniles in the program. PERRYSVILLE – Danny came to Mohican Young Star Academy last fall with cigarette burns all over his arms. The teen had experienced […]
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Jury seated in lawsuit against Ashland University
ASHLAND – A jury has been seated in Ashland County Common Pleas Court in the trial to resolve a lawsuit brought by six former Ashland University faculty members against the university. A majority of the first day of the civil trial was spent on jury selection, and the day concluded with jurors taking an oath […]
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Man shot by Ashland Police officer charged with felonious assault
ASHLAND — Ashland Police have charged Ashland resident Cory Dye with felonious assault and domestic violence in connection with the March 16 incident that resulted in an officer-involved shooting. The complaint alleges Dye, 23, of 617 Sandusky St., knowingly caused physical harm by means with a deadly weapon to his mother, 41-year-old Angela Mackey. The […]
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911 call indicates suspect stabbed mother before being shot by Ashland officer
ASHLAND — Audio from a 911 call and a call log from dispatch reveals additional information about the incident that led to an officer-involved shooting late Saturday. An unidentified Ashland police officer shot a man Saturday night while responding to a report of a suspect threatening people with a knife on the 600 block of […]
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Cabot halts drilling in Richland, Ashland counties
ASHLAND – After drilling four wells in the area last year, Cabot Oil & Gas has announced plans to pause exploratory drilling in Ashland and Richland counties. “We’ve hit the pause button,” said George Stark, director of external affairs for Cabot’s north region. Stark said his company has collected plenty of data and now needs to […]
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Ashland University trustees retain president following investigation
ASHLAND — Ashland University trustees, after reviewing a law firm’s report on the university’s hiring practices and substance abuse policies, affirmed their support for president Carlos Campo, but cited a “clear lapse of judgement” on Campo’s part. The board of trustees hired Barnes & Thornburg in January to conduct “a thorough and independent review” after Carlos […]
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Ashland County considers additional expenditures for 911 dispatch upgrades
ASHLAND – Ashland County Commissioners are preparing to spend an additional $315,727 to upgrade the county’s 911 dispatch center. That figure is in addition to the $444,648 commissioners previously approved for software and hardware from Zuercher Technologies. The additional money will cover new IP radios and voice recorders as well as new furniture and carpet […]
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Soon-to-be 100-year-old visits Mapleton for 100th school day
NANKIN – For kindergarteners, 100 days of school feels like an eternity. The concept of 100 years is almost unfathomable. So when Bernice “Bunny” Wachtel came from The Good Shepherd to visit Mapleton Elementary School Tuesday, she may as well have been a celebrity. The school’s three classes of kindergarteners gathered in Kristen Leiby’s classroom, […]
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Mapleton teacher resigns amid threat of termination
NANKIN — Mapleton High School Vocational Agriculture teacher Adam Bode has agreed to resign from his position at the end of the school year. He will remain on paid leave through July 31. According to the terms a separation agreement approved by the district board of education Friday, Bode agreed to resign in exchange for […]