ASHLAND — A woman previously found guilty of killing her pet cat with a knife — and knowing the wrongfulness of the crime — is going to prison for a year. April Parks, 45, was sentenced on Monday to 12 months behind bars for her conviction on cruelty to animals. Her sentence comes five weeks […]
Dillon Carr
Lead reporter for Ashland Source who happens to own more bikes than pairs of jeans. His coverage focuses on city and county government, and everything in between. He lives in Mansfield with his wife and two children.
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Former Ashland County maintenance worker sentenced to prison for sex crimes with minors
ASHLAND — A former Ashland County maintenance worker who previously pleaded guilty to sex crimes with minors will spend time in prison, a judge ruled Monday. Jordan Stroub, 32, was sentenced to two prison terms for the crime committed against two victims when they were minors. The terms will be served concurrently for a total […]
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For real this time: Federal government says Real ID will be enforced May 7
Procrastinators beware: it’s time to get a Real ID license. The federal government is requiring people to present Real IDs to get through airport security or access federal facilities, starting May 7. After delays totaling more than 20 years, the federal government says it’s for real this time. Around 56 percent of the 9,025,930 Ohioans […]
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AG Dave Yost explains link to Faith Life Church founders
ASHLAND — The state’s top law enforcement officer has explained his connection to the owners of a megachurch that is under investigation for sexual assault. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recused himself and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation from investigating allegations of sexual abuse at New Albany-based Faith Life Church citing a conflict of interest. […]
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What is Issue 2? What to know before heading to the polls in Ohio
Voters across Ohio will decide Issue 2 on May 6. Some have already started voting early. Here’s everything you need to know about the constitutional amendment before you head to the polls. What is it? Issue 2 is a constitutional amendment that will allow the state to issue up to $2.5 billion in bonds to […]
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Ashland County courthouse featured on The Ohio Channel
ASHLAND — The Ohio Channel highlighted Ashland County’s 95 year-old courthouse recently as part of an online video series. The eight-minute video published Jan. 13 and features comments from Judge Dave Stimpert and Jennifer Marquette, the executive director of the Ashland County Historical Society. Together, they share a history of the courthouse situated on “courthouse […]
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Honduran man transported to ICE holding facility following crash near Pleasant Hill Lake
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man they described as an illegal immigrant from Honduras after a Tuesday night crash near Pleasant Hill Lake. A man identified in Ashland Municipal Court records as Edwin Lozzano, 32, was housed March 5 in Ashland County Jail. As of Thursday morning, however, federal government officials […]
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Canton pastor faces felonies after Ashland County camping trip with related minor
ASHLAND — A Canton-area pastor kidnapped a 14 year-old extended family member and made sexual advances on her during a camping trip in Ashland County, authorities alleged. Jesse Santos, 59, faces four counts related to the incident authorities say happened Sept. 17 and 18. He pled not guilty to the charges during a hearing Tuesday […]
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Ashland man accused in son-in-law’s murder changes plea in capital case
ASHLAND — The capital case involving an Ashland man accused of killing his son-in-law will not go to trial thanks to a plea bargain. A judgement entry filed Monday in Ashland County Court of Common Pleas shows that Howard Walters, 60, “wishes to change his plea.” Walters faces the death penalty stemming from a number […]
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Here’s an inside glimpse at ‘Project Arrow,’ the Amazon building coming to Ashland
ASHLAND — Construction is moving swiftly at Ashland’s new $22 million Amazon facility. Officials expect crews to lay the foundation starting next week. “They called our office to coordinate inspections,” said Shane Kremser, the city’s engineer, referring to foundation inspections. Amazon closed the real estate transaction on Dec. 2 for the project taking shape at […]
