MILWAUKEE — Ashland Mayor Matt Miller has followed politics for several years, first attending a Republican National Convention in 2004, when former President George W. Bush clinched the party’s nomination and went on to win the presidency. Miller said this year’s convention, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week differed from previous conventions. Miller attended as […]
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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Tomorrow’s Talent: Education remains key for upskilling employees
ASHLAND — Amy Daubenspeck said she approached North Central State College with an idea late last year. Daubenspeck, the president of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber is always looking for ways to add value for its members. She heard about a partnership between another chamber and a local university. The school […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: Can upskilling fill the talent gap?
ASHLAND — The trades have always had a labor issue, according to Joe Reep, the president of Ashland Comfort Control. Reep’s family has owned a Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning business since 1980, he said. Reep was born in 1985, and remembers starting to work at Ashland Comfort Control during the summers when he turned […]
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Charles Mill Marina slated to receive nearly $1 million in state funds
ASHLAND — The Charles Mill Marina is one of 11 Ashland County projects that will receive state monies from a One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund courtesy of the state. Charles Mill will receive $919,00 from a $717 million pot of money set aside in House Bill 33 that passed in June. The grants are made […]
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GALLERY: Miss Ohio’s Teen 2024
MANSFIELD — The annual Miss Ohio’s Teen competition took place Wednesday night at the Renaissance Theatre. The evening ended with 17-year-old Allie Gray, of Celina, being crowned as Miss Ohio’s Teen for 2024. The event also included performances from Paisley French, Miss Ohio’s Teen 2023, along with appearances of Little Miss Buckeyes. Little Miss Buckeyes […]
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Celina native wins Miss Teen Ohio 2024 title
MANSFIELD — All colors faded to gray — Allie Gray, that is — as the 17-year-old from Celina bested a crowd of a dozen Wednesday night to win the Miss Teen Ohio crown for 2024. The Miss Teen Ohio competition was only the second Gray had ever competed in. Her first was the Miss Lake Festival’s […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: What does Gen Z really want from work?
ASHLAND — During her internship at Priest Dental in Ashland, Chloe Ediger has sterilized equipment, observed dental work and administered stitches to patients. Ediger, a senior at Ashland High School, said the internship served as a critical part of setting her goals for the future. She heads to the University of Cincinnati in the fall, […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: Is the next generation prepared for the future?
ASHLAND — Brennen Nalley always loved video games as a youngster. “I think I learned more from video games in terms of critical thinking, problem solving and learning how to read… than I did in school,” Nalley said. So, it made sense he chose to complete a degree in computer science at Ashland University. He […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: Where is the north central Ohio economy going?
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — This story is part of a series exploring workforce trends and how organizations are responding to current challenges.
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Emergency officials in Mansfield, Ashland respond to complaints of natural gas odors
Emergency officials from Ashland and Mansfield responded Wednesday morning to numerous calls from residents concerned they smelled natural gas. Some area schools closed as a precaution. Ashland police and fire officials responded to than two dozen calls since 5:34 a.m., according to police reports. Mansfield officials report similar incidents. “The Mansfield Fire Department has received […]