The remaining 12 hostages who on Tuesday rejoined their families after two months in captivity made a daring escape, Christian Aid Ministries officials said. Originally, the 17 missionaries kidnapped in October were there with Christian Aid Ministries, an organization out of Holmes County. Two people were released in late November and another three people again in […]
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2 Mansfield men arrested for allegedly stealing ATVs in northern Ashland County
ASHLAND — Sheriff deputies arrested two Mansfield men Thursday morning for their alleged involvement in an early-morning burglary of two ATVs from a homeowner in northern Ashland County. Nicholas Dinninger and Travis Carmel, both of Mansfield, are being held at the Ashland County Jail. Charges had not been filed by late morning, according to court […]
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Remaining 12 hostages in Haiti set free by gang
A Haiti gang released the remaining 12 hostages that were first abducted exactly two months ago, according to U.S. and Haiti officials and the Christian organization that sent them. The hostages were kidnapped just east of Port-au-Prince by a violent gang, 400 Mawozo, on Oct. 16. Among the group were 12 adults and five children, […]
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Take a Yuletide tour of Ashland’s Brinton House
ASHLAND — Kyle von Kamp first purchased the house at 603 Center St. in 2006. The house has been on the National Register of Historical Places in 1976, but received several restorations since von Kamp, a history teacher in Willard, took ownership. The house is part of Ashland’s Center Street Historic District and known locally […]
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Mansfield area hit with power outage affecting 8,200 customers
MANSFIELD — Thousands of customers in Mansfield lost power Thursday afternoon after an “equipment issue” with a transmission line that feeds the area, according to an Ohio Edison spokeswoman. Ohio Edison reported a power outage just before 1 p.m. The outage affected nearly 8,200 customers. Lauren Siburkis, a spokeswoman for Ohio Edison, said crews expected […]
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3 more hostages in Haiti released, 12 still held in captivity by gang
Three more hostages who were abducted by a Hatian gang in October were released over the weekend. “We are thankful to God that three more hostages were released last night,” said Christian Aid Ministries on Monday, a religious missions organization based in Holmes County. CAM said the people released are “safe and seem to be […]
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Ashland Bike Company spotlighted by Ohio Secretary of State
ASHLAND — Secretary of State Frank LaRose highlighted Ashland Bike Company On Thursday in his “Ohio Business Spotlight” for December. The bike shop was one of eight businesses highlighted as Ohio heads into the holiday buying season. “The eight businesses featured in this month’s Ohio Business Spotlight have taken their passion for toys, books, bikes […]
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Loudonville Village Councilman Matt Young announces Ohio House run
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to correct State Rep. Darrell Kick’s status. LOUDONVILLE — Loudonville Council President Matt Young announced Tuesday he will make a run for the newly formed 67th District of the Ohio House. The new district will include all of Ashland County and parts of Medina. Ashland and parts of […]