ASHLAND — Melanie Miller announced Tuesday that she will seek the Republican nomination for the newly created Ohio House of Representatives District 67 seat. “I am running to represent Ashland and Medina County because we need someone in this position who will work hard to make sure that our freedoms are protected, our families and […]
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Lincoln assassination conspiracy examined in Feb. 17 Ashland Chautauqua virtual book discussion
ASHLAND — Could Mary Surratt, a woman, and a pious one at that, have been part of the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln? She said no until the moment of her execution. The public, especially women, were fixated on her trial, mostly assuming that — after all the drama — her life would be spared […]
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Ashland pedestrian, 77, struck by semi on I-71
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — Troopers are investigating a serious injury crash early Thursday morning involving a pedestrian in the northbound lanes of I-71 near the U.S. 250 overpass. A pedestrian entered the right lane of northbound I-71 and was struck by a 2021 Freightliner semi-truck and trailer at 3 a.m., according to an emailed press release […]
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Herbert L. Heyl Trust gifts $130K to Hospice of North Central Ohio
ASHLAND — A Legacy Estate Gift from the Herbert L. Heyl Trust in the amount of $131,782.00 will provide immediate support for comfort care and bereavement services at Hospice of North Central Ohio and fund a new $10,000 HNCO Memorial Endowed fund in Heyl’s name at The Ashland County Community Foundation. Heyl, who died in […]
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Four jazz ensembles featured during Dec. 5 program at Hugo Young Theatre
ASHLAND – Four jazz ensembles, headlined by the Ashland University Jazz Orchestra (AUJO), will be performing on Sunday, Dec. 5, inside Hugo Young Theatre. The event, which is free and open to the public, starts at 2:30 p.m. First, Inherent Success, consisting of six Ashland students, will take the stage and play a few selections […]
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Ashland native hopes to ease pastoral shortage by training individuals to teach
WILLIAMSTOWN, Kentucky — Churches across America of all sizes and types are struggling to find, and keep, pastors. In his new book, Simple Preaching Prep, author and pastor Mark Messmore guides readers through one pastoral task; the important task of preaching. “There are a lot of books on preaching. Many are classics and rich in […]
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University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center receives Baby-Friendly designation
ASHLAND — University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center has announced that it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States. This distinguished honor demonstrates that UH Samaritan is adhering to the highest standards of care for […]
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AU professor Chris Chartier receives nearly $1 million grant from John Templeton Foundation
ASHLAND – The John Templeton Foundation (JTF) has awarded Chris Chartier, associate professor of psychology at Ashland University, a grant of nearly $1 million for his project “Examining the Big Questions in Big Samples: Using the Psychological Science Accelerator to Investigate JTF Priorities.” The three-year grant, scheduled to begin July 2022, will fund four international […]
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Hillsdale FFA Ag Sales team takes 4th in national competition
JEROMESVILLE — Winners of the National FFA Agricultural Sales Career Development Event (CDE) were announced last week at the annual awards banquet. The event was held in conjunction with the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Mrs. Theresa Noll from Indiana served as superintendent of the event. The top 10 individuals and the […]
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Patrol probes 2-vehicle fatal crash in Wayne County
GREEN TOWNSHIP — A Sterling man was killed after a two-vehicle fatal crash occurred on Monday morning in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Kevin Graves, 35, of Sterling, was operating a 2010 Nissan Altima. Graves was pronounced dead at the scene by the Wayne County Coroner’s Office. […]