ASHLAND — The chase involving Joshua Boucher — the man responsible for a manhunt spanning five counties — ended behind a refrigerator. According to Sgt. Matt Neff of the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Boucher came out from behind the appliance with his hands up, muttering. Neff said he heard Boucher say “I can explain,” but […]
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Fin Feather Fur rolls into cycling industry
ASHLAND — Fin Feather Fur Outfitters is rolling into the cycling world with its recent acquisition of Ashland Bike Company. The outdoor sports retailer said the acquisition of the cycling shop will reach a broader customer base and add another outdoor sport to its offerings. The Fin, in an announcement issued March 20, said it […]
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Police: Report offers clues to man’s death in Ashland creek behind cemetery
ASHLAND — Authorities say it’s still too early to determine the manner in which Brent Hayton died, but police think it could have been an accident. “Right now, we believe this was an accident from falling from the hillside,” said Dave Lay, chief of the Ashland Police Division. “But it’s an ongoing investigation.” Two adolescents […]
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Mansfield-area schools back to normal following natural gas scare
MANSFIELD — Mansfield and Lexington schools will be back to regular session on Thursday officials said following Wednesday’s closures because of natural gas issues in a number of buildings. Two Mansfield elementary schools, Spanish Immersion and Woodland, closed Wednesday because of the odor, which officials initially thought was a leak. Staff and students from Sherman […]
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Ashland County man ID’d after body found in creek behind cemetery
ASHLAND — Officials are investigating the death of a man found in a creek behind Ashland Cemetery on Monday evening. The Ashland County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Brent Hayton. He was 48. Jenny Taylor, an investigator with the coroner’s office, said Hayton was found in water. She said officials are still trying to determine […]
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Morrow County man charged in 5-county chase pleads not guilty in Ashland, receives court-appointed attorney
ASHLAND — A Morrow County man involved in a five-county chase that ended just outside Loudonville earlier this week pleaded not guilty through his court-appointed attorney Friday. Joshua Boucher, 43, faces a third-degree felony charge of failing to comply with an order or signal from law enforcement. Joshua Boucher Authorities say he was wanted in […]
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$1 million bond set for Morrow County man jailed in Ashland after 5-county chase
ASHLAND — An Ashland County magistrate set bond Wednesday at $1 million for a Morrow County man arrested in Loudonville after a string of incidents spanning five counties (Richland, Ashland, Morrow, Knox and Holmes). Officials said Joshua Boucher, 43, was wanted for his alleged involvement in a shooting in Morrow County and later a stolen […]
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ACSO arrests Morrow County man in Loudonville after 5-county chase; jailed in Ashland
ASHLAND — A Morrow County man is now being housed in Ashland County Jail after leading a chase spanning five counties that ended in Loudonville on Monday. Joshua Boucher, 43 — wanted in connection to a Monday morning shooting in Morrow County — is now being held at Ashland County Jail on felony charges. He […]
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Conference featuring former Amish speakers, bluegrass concert kicks off in Ashland County
SAVANNAH — A conference featuring former Amish community members and a bluegrass band from Tennessee kicks off Wednesday evening at a church just north of Savannah. “Step out of the Boat” runs through Saturday and tickets are still available to purchase, according to John Bouquet, lead pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, the host site. Bouquet […]
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Catch, step, shoot: Guilliams keeps it simple for Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — In the game of basketball, there’s a ball. Everyone wants this ball. The orange, riveted sphere is coveted — among the open shooters, the squared post player in the paint, the passer who sees an open teammate. The ref calls for it at the end of a play. The coach yells on its […]