Two of 17 people being held captive in Haiti have been released, according to the organization who sponsored the missions trip. Christian Aid Ministries, based in Holmes County, announced on its website Sunday the “two hostages who were released are safe, in good spirits and being cared for.” The organization said it cannot provide any […]
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AU prof reflects on $1 million John Templeton Foundation grant
ASHLAND — An Ashland University psychology professor recently received a nearly $1 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to fund a project aimed at improving research methodologies and outcomes. The three-year grant for $975,000 will begin in July 2022 and will fund four international studies and provide direct funds for three new personnel positions […]
Posted inWellness
Anonymous $100K gift boosts Ashland’s Christmas celebration
ASHLAND — The streets of downtown Ashland are beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the city prepares for its fourth annual parade, tree lighting and fireworks event. And it was all made possible by an anonymous gift of $100,000. Ashland Mayor Matt Miller said he was beside himself when the donor called him […]
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Other Ohio schools should replicate AU’s effort to support veteran students
ASHLAND — A U.S. senator said Thursday he would love to see other schools in Ohio do what Ashland University is doing for its military veteran students. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown made a brief stop to the university’s Military and Veteran Resource Center on Veterans Day. The center, known as The Jack, is meant to […]
Posted inSolutions
Ashland City Schools developing district-wide app for students, parents, teachers, community
ASHLAND — Ashland City Schools is developing a district-wide mobile app for students, teachers, parents and community members after seeing success from the same app geared for the high school. Ben Spieldenner, the district’s director of tech integration and innovation, said he’d like the app to be available for download by January, after winter break. […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Crafts, crafts and more crafts: A roundup of all the November craft shows in Ashland County
ASHLAND — It’s time to flex your crafting muscle, Ashland. There will be an opportunity every weekend in November for you to shop holiday crafts, decor and furniture. Here’s a chronological list of them all so you can start marking your calendars. Nov. 6 • Christmas Market at Trinity Lutheran Church: 10 a.m. to 3 […]
Posted inProperty Transfers
Ashland County Property Transfers from October 2021
ASHLAND — The following is a complete list of Ashland County property transfers from the Ashland County Auditor’s office from Sept. 21 to Oct. 26. Property transfers are published monthly by Ashland Source. Ashland 1255-1257 Hillcrest Drive, Ashland; Thomas J. Budd II to Linan Properties LLC; $166,000. 1018 Priscilla Lane, Ashland; Thomas A. and Jane […]
