ASHLAND — It’s no secret that Ohio’s weather patterns are changing. Higher frequency, higher intensity rain events are becoming more of the norm than the exception. But for Ashland County farmers, these changes aren’t just an inconvenience, they are threat to their very livelihood. While those changing patterns might cause the average Ashland County resident […]
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Plan now to prevent spring fish kills
ASHLAND — Everyone loves a good fish dinner, and it somehow tastes even better if you’ve caught the fish yourself. While you won’t be able to actually catch your own fish that evening, Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be offering fish dinners as part of their November Conservation Chat: Prep Your Pond. […]
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Fellow artists remember country music legend Loretta Lynn; the Coal Miner’s Daughter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member Loretta Lynn has passed away at age 90. She died peacefully in her sleep early in the morning Tuesday, Oct. 4, at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Throughout her 60-year career, Lynn achieved the highest level of success with over 50 […]
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Human Tractor Pull draws biggest crowd yet at Ashland County Fair
ASHLAND — The Human Tractor Pull is a fun contest of speed generated by a team of individuals that seek to the antique tractor with a strong rope faster than the others in their division. The contest is conducted by members of the Fair Board with equipment shared by members of the Ashland County Yesteryear […]
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Log Cabin Days set for Sept. 16 & 17 in Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — Shorter days, cooler temperatures and sweet apple cider usher in the fall season, and with it Log Cabin Days at Hochstetler Log Homes in Loudonville. Join in the family friendly fun Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17. One of the highlights of the event will be the log home tour, where visitors […]
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Ontario 7-year-old is feature performer at Ashland’s Memorial Day Parade
ASHLAND — The City of Ashland Memorial Day Committee is pleased to present a 2022 Memorial Day parade and service at Ashland Cemetery. Featured vocalist for the service at Ashland Cemetery is Breckelle Miller, a 7-year-old singer, ventriloquist and actress. She was named the 2022 Talent of the Year winner at the Cinderella State Scholarship […]
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Hillsdale’s Smeltzer wins $4,000 Elks scholarship
ASHLAND — Ashland Elks 1360 is the sponsoring lodge of 2022 Elks National Foundation scholarship winner Katelynn Smeltzer. Smeltzer, a member of the class of 2022 at of Hillsdale High School, is the recipient of a $4,000 Most Valuable Student Scholarship. Katelynn is a member of National Honor Society and has been active in FFA, […]
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NASA astronaut, Ashland native Robert Springer to address hometown on March 10
ASHLAND — Astronaut and Ashland native, Col. Robert Springer, will be the featured speaker as part of the Ashland County Historical Society’s 2022 Spring Speaker Series. The event takes place on Thursday, March 10 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Ashland High School, Little Theatre, located at 1440 King Road, Ashland, Ohio 44805. Come and […]
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Ashland Center for Nonviolence hosting conference Feb. 25-26
ASHLAND – The Ashland Center for Nonviolence at Ashland University is hosting the seventh annual John D. Stratton Conference, with this year’s theme being “Satyagraha: Nonviolence in the Gandhi-King Tradition.” It will take place Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26. On Friday evening, keynote speaker David Ragland will present “Constructive Nonviolence and Reparative Justice” […]
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Loudonville students earn Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center honors
ASHLAND — Jalyn Johnson and Connor Harper, both from Loudonville High School, were Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center “Students of the Month” for December. Johnson, in the Career Center’s cosmetology program, was the junior Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Johnson and lives in Perrysville. Harper, in the Career […]