ASHLAND — The former vice president of the United States left Ashbrook Center students with some advice Friday. “If you aspire to lead this great nation, learn it,” said Mike Pence, during his keynote speech at the Ashbrook Center’s 34th John M. Ashbrook Memorial Dinner. “Learn why it’s great.” He encouraged the students in the audience […]
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Columbus woman hiking Mohican State Park dies after collision with falling tree branch
LOUDONVILLE — A Columbus woman died Sunday while hiking in Mohican State Park. Shelley Miller, 57, was dead at the scene when authorities from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ashland County Coroner responded to the call Sunday afternoon. The coroner’s office identified Miller on Monday. Authorities believe Miller died after being hit […]
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U.S., Haiti work to secure release of 17 abducted missionaries with Holmes County ties
U.S. officials are working with Haitian authorities to try to secure the release of 17 missionaries with Holmes County ties who were abducted over the weekend by a violent gang. Police say the 12 adults and five children, who work through Holmes County-based Christian Aid Ministries, were kidnapped Saturday by the 400 Mawozo gang in […]
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Man charged after alleged kidnapping found dead from apparent suicide in Ashland jail cell
ASHLAND — Jail officials found an inmate dead in his cell early Tuesday, a press release from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office said. Officials said Mark Simon, 43, was found in his cell “sitting on the toilet with what appeared to be his bed sheet tied to the ventilation grate and other end tied around […]
