FLORENCE TOWNSHIP – An Ashland man suffered serious injuries after a two-car crash Tuesday afternoon in Erie County, according to the Sandusky Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. James R. Buhl, 56, of Ashland, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Cleveland Metro Hospital by life flight, the Patrol stated. Authorities are investigating a […]
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Perrysville motorcyclist killed in Saturday night crash
PERRYSVILLE — Kevin E. Jones, 61, of Perrysville, was killed Saturday night in a motorcycle crash on State Route 39, just east of Township Road 749, according to the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The one-vehicle incident took place in Green Township at approximately 6:26 p.m. According to the Patrol, Jones was […]
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Crestview’s LaFever chosen by Ashland Elks as Teen of the Month
ASHLAND — Destiny LaFever has been named Ashland Elks Teen of the Month for September. Destiny is the daughter of Mark and Kristine LaFever and is a member of the Class of 2021 at Crestview High School. LaFever is active in a variety of school activities including varsity soccer, basketball, softball choir and FFA. Her […]
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NAMI Richland County presents Ending the Silence program at Plymouth-Shiloh Middle School
PLYMOUTH — Mental health issues have become a signficant factor amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As schools resume classes this fall, educators are hoping to get out in front of some of those concerns that they may see in students or colleagues. To that end, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Richland County presented “Ending the Silence” […]
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GLIAC, AU cancel all sports through the end of 2020
ASHLAND — The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conferene has suspended all sports through the remainder of 2020, according to a press release issued by the Ashland University Sports Information Department. That announcement effectively ends sports for Ashland University’s student-athletes this fall and through the end of the year. The release reads as follows: Following a […]
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AU’s Venkataramany offers thoughts on diversity in ISM publication
ASHLAND — Diversity – the type that goes beyond gender, age, race and ethnicity – can often be underestimated. There also is a diversity of thought, wrote Dr. Sivakumar Venkataramany in Spring 2020 edition of Perspectives: A Look at Diversity and Inclusion, a new publication of the International School of Management. And it is that […]
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Ashland researchers recruiting participants for COVID messaging study
ASHLAND — Researchers at Ashland University are currently seeking 10 participants for a focus group to discuss messaging regarding the COVID-19 vaccine from government agencies, politicians and other relevant sources. “We realize that messaging is extremely important in helping to shape attitudes and behavior in public health situations,” stated Professor Chris Mahar. “We hope to […]
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Fleeing felony suspect chase ends in arrest after Ashland County crash leads to injuries
WOOSTER – A man was arrested Friday morning and taken to Wayne County jail on multiple felony warrants after leading authorities on a mult-county chase that ended in an injury accident in Wayne County. Roger L. Rader, 26, of Cuyahoga Falls was taken to Wayne County Jail and is being charged fleeing and eluding, a felony […]
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Three lead donors make new Niss Athletic Center a reality for Ashland University
ASHLAND – Thanks to the generous gifts of three lead donors, Ashland University stands ready to break ground on a first-class, 125,000-square-foot indoor athletic and activity center adjacent to the Dwight Schar Athletic Complex. The concept for the Niss Athletic Center was driven by AU parents Dan and Brenda Niss, as well as alumni Jack […]
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2020 AU graduates to be honored at Spring 2021 Commencement
ASHLAND — After careful consideration of logistics, health and safety, Ashland University’s Spring and Winter Classes of 2020 will join with the Spring Class of 2021 for joint commencement exercises the weekend of May 8, 2021. The decision to combine the commencement for all three classes came as a result of the ongoing threat posed […]