Coffers of cities large and small around Ohio will swell this year and next with the allocation of American Rescue Plan dollars, the latest effort from the federal government to offset losses from the pandemic. Richland, Ashland, Knox and Crawford counties will receive $54 million combined. City governments in Mansfield, Ashland, Mount Vernon and Bucyrus […]
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Ashland Bike Project in search of young mountain bikers for Ohio’s first school league
ASHLAND — Riding a mountain bike is now an extracurricular activity for young people in Ohio and Ashland Bike Company has jumped into the saddle to build a team of shredders. Starting July 1, young riders from the region will have the opportunity to ride with and against peers from across the state through Ohio’s […]
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Arizona man wins Mohican MTB 100 race
LOUDONVILLE — The cyclist who won the men’s open of this year’s Mohican MTB 100 race had never ridden a bicycle in Ohio before. Kyle Trudeau, 28, of Tucson, Arizona finished the race with a time of 7:31:11. Moments after finishing, the professional cyclist said Ohio’s terrain was a bit different than the cacti and […]
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Ohio EPA investigating Mifflin wastewater plant after sewage discharged into creek
MIFFLIN — Ohio’s Environmental Protection Agency is looking into issues at Mifflin’s wastewater treatment plant following the discharge of an estimated 5,000 gallons of sewage into an unnamed creek last month. EPA officials confirmed the dump lasted for about an hour on May 20, following the plant’s loss of power the night before. Tom Abraham, […]
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New Ashland County dog shelter on its way after yearslong process
ASHLAND — A jovial Ashland County Dog Warden volunteer, on a sweltering day in May, happily pointed out the blemishes of a building she has faithfully helped operate for a decade. “If people saw this, maybe they’d understand why we’re wanting a new spot,” said Veronica Negrey, her voice partially muffled by a cartoon-dog-emblazoned mask […]
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Ashland County communities gear up for Memorial Day
ASHLAND — Communities across Ashland County have decided to bring back more traditional Memorial Day parades and ceremonies this year. Check out the list below to see what your community is planning. If you do not see your community on the list and you know there are plans, email me at dillon@ashlandsource.com and I’ll make […]