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ASHLAND – Robby Henson has seen the transformative power of art in dark places.  He regularly sits in a circle with inmates at Northpoint Training Center, a medium security prison near Danville, Kentucky, and asks them to write about where they come from, what they like and dislike, and ultimately, who they are. The prisoners […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the eighth in a series of features on young professionals in the Ashland business community. Part VII was on Ben Schnell. Part VI was on Kelly Cooke. Part V was on Beau Carpenter. Part IV was on Melanie Fitch. Part III was on Angela Ringler. Part II was on Jake Coffy. Part I was on Ashland Young Professionals. […]

ASHLAND – Ashland Source’s Courtney McNaull stopped by the Ashland University radio station, 88.9 WRDL, Thursday to talk with the hosts of the Early Bird’s Word about Ashland area news.  This week’s discussion topics included funding for Brookside Golf Course, Ashland’s need for a second fire station and the upcoming musicals at Ashland University and […]

ASHLAND – Ashland Schine’s Theatre Organization invites the community to celebrate Mardi Gras and support their efforts to restore the theater with a fundraiser Thursday.  The fundraiser is located at the Schine’s store next to the theater at 212 Center Street in Ashland. Doors open at 5 p.m. Feb. 15 and guests will enjoy Mardi Gras-themed […]

ASHLAND – With whimsical portrayal of universal themes, the works of Dr. Seuss have stood the test of time and resonated with readers across generations.   That’s why Ashland University’s Department of Theatre is eager to bring Seuss’s characters and stories to life by presenting “Seussical.” The musical opens Friday and runs through Feb. 24 in […]

ASHLAND — Ashland High School principal Mike Riley updated Ashland City Schools board of education members Monday on his efforts to identify students who have experienced trauma. The goal is to help them develop resilience and discover a sense of hope for the future. Riley has started this effort with at-risk students at the high […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the seventh in a series of features on young professionals in the Ashland business community. Part VI was on Kelly Cooke. Part V was on Beau Carpenter. Part IV was on Melanie Fitch. Part III was on Angela Ringler. Part II was on Jake Coffy. Part I was on Ashland Young Professionals. ASHLAND – On weekdays, you’ll […]

ASHLAND — No decisions were made about the fate of Brookside Golf Course Saturday. But Ashland City Council spent over two hours discussing revenues and expenses at the public course and asking questions of golf pro and manager Terry Valentine and course superintendent Billy Christian. The meeting came at the suggestion of Mayor Matt Miller, […]

ASHLAND – In an emergency situation, every second counts. That’s why many municipalities spread firefighters and EMTs among multiple stations.  Ashland Fire Department responded to about 4,225 calls in 2016, including calls within the city of Ashland, calls to two nearby townships that contract with the city for services and mutual aid calls to assist […]