SHELBY — The five juveniles ran, but they could not hide. All five were arrested for burglary, and may face other charges, after police pursued the suspects in a black Audi SUV through Richland County and into Ashland County at speeds that raced past 100 miles per hour. Shelby police responded to a call about […]
Mariah Thomas
Ashland Source's Report for America corps member. She covers education and workforce development, among other things, for Ashland Source. Thomas comes to Ashland Source from Montana, where she graduated with degrees in journalism and political science from the University of Montana.
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Ashland coach pilots Mansfield Sr. gymnastics team to 1st tourney win
ASHLAND — Mansfield Senior’s gymnastics team placed for the first time at a recent tournament in North Canton, according to coach Keirsten Proulx. For Proulx, who coaches high school gymnastics for four high schools in Ashland and Richland counties, the accomplishment was a long time coming. Proulx works full-time and teaches gymnastics at the Ashland […]
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Body found near Richland B&O Trail identified as missing Polk man
LEXINGTON — The Richland County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity of a dead body found near the Richland B&O Trail as James Beardsley on Wednesday. Beardsley’s body was sent to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office to complete an autopsy. That office identified the body. Tom Stortz, an investigator with the Richland County Coroner’s Office, said […]
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Dad to stepson’s killer: ‘I hope you die a long, slow & painful death in prison’
ASHLAND — Earl Donley faced the man who killed his stepson Tuesday morning. “I hope you die a long, slow and painful death in prison,” Donley said to Howard Walters in Ashland County Common Pleas Court. “I am not a very strong believer in the afterlife, but you make me hopeful there is a hell,” […]
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Case dismissed against Ashland County man accused of Jan. 6 involvement
Polk man’s Jan. 6 case dismissed following President Trump’s pardon order.
Posted inLife and Culture, Wellness
Navigating diabetes: Support group aims to educate and empower
ASHLAND — Karin Schwan sat at the head of a wooden table in a room that smelled faintly of hand sanitizer. Printouts about “The ABCs of Diabetes” were on the table in front of her. A man and woman walked into the room, and Schwan greeted them by name. Schwan works at the Ashland Christian […]
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UPDATED: U.S. 30 lanes reopen following collision between semi-truck & propane tanker
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS STORY WAS UPDATED AT 7:20 P.M. Impacted residents in the area were allowed to return home. US 30 Westbound lanes have been cleared and are now open. US 30 Eastbound lanes are still currently closed. Road crews are working to have one Eastbound lane open near 7 p.m. Motorists are reminded to […]
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‘Never Alone Act’ passes Ohio’s General Assembly, awaits governor’s signature
COLUMBUS — The “Never Alone Act,” sponsored by Ashland County State Rep. Melanie Miller and one of Knox County’s representatives, Beth Lear, passed the Ohio House of Representatives Dec. 11. That was the last step in the legislative process for the bill, which now awaits a signature from Gov. Mike DeWine before it becomes law. […]
Posted inElections
Statewide ballot measure to reform redistricting process fails in Ohio
The lone statewide ballot issue asking Ohio voters to approve a change to the state’s redistricting process was shot down by voters Tuesday.
Posted inEducation
Johnny Appleseed’s legacy comes alive at Hillsdale library with apple-inspired exhibit
JEROMESVILLE — For the past few days, students walking into the Hillsdale Local Schools library have been met with apples. Fake apple trees are scattered throughout the library, apple tea and candy are available for students and it even smells like apples. An antique apple press sits on a table. Large banners with information about […]
