ASHLAND — As some of you might know, I moved here to Ohio from Montana, for this job, in July. I get a lot of funny looks when I tell […]

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.
Champs crowned in Ashland’s 36th Diaper Derby
ASHLAND — The annual Diaper Derby at the Ashland County Fair turned into a race for second place on Thursday morning. Tate Harrison handily won the event, leaving Penelope Sousa […]
Loudonville supt. working to make good on promises
LOUDONVILLE — Jennifer Allerding had goals entering her first year as Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village Schools’ superintendent: improving communications and relationships, and making the district safer. At Monday night’s board of education […]
Hillsdale sees many new beginnings to kick off school year
JEROMESVILLE — There’s a lot that’s new around Hillsdale Local Schools this year. As students returned to classes on Sept. 5, they came back to a brand-new facility. There’s a […]
Spherion Mid-Ohio participates in national rewards program to boost employee engagement
ASHLAND — Beth Delaney has owned Spherion Mid-Ohio for 21 years. She helps connect job candidates with companies based on background, experience and career goals. She works with over 100 […]
Loudonville has new leadership for new school year
LOUDONVILLE — Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village Schools has a new superintendent this year, and with that comes new goals for the district. Jennifer Allerding stepped into the superintendent role on Aug. […]
A new calling: Campo reflects on nine years at Ashland University
ASHLAND — Ashland University President Carlos Campo said he wasn’t looking to leave. Nevertheless, AU announced Aug. 11 that Campo will assume a “new leadership position” outside the university in […]
Loudonville-Perrysville schools consider greenhouse project ahead of school year
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District will consider adding a greenhouse this fall, according to the superintendent’s report at its Monday board of education meeting. Jennifer Allerding, the […]
Hillsdale board of education votes to name new school gymnasium after retired superintendent
JEROMESVILLE — Hillsdale’s board of education voted unanimously to name the school gym at its new facility after recently retired superintendent Steven Dickerson at its Aug. 8 meeting. Dickerson served […]
‘Summer of Sorrow’ premiere sells out The Ashland
ASHLAND — Robin Hawkins felt the excitement of being in a movie theater on Saturday night. But for her, it wasn’t just the excitement of seeing a film. Hawkins’ film, […]