ASHLAND — AU President Carlos Campo has referred to the May 25 murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis as “a watershed moment for our world and our campus,” and pledged that as a university “we will confront our biases and commit ourselves to ongoing education and action to bring about meaningful, lasting change. Since that […]
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Mansfield, Ashland men sought for rape headline Most Wanted list
ASHLAND — Authorities are seeking four fugitives as part of the Most Wanted list compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in the Richland County division for the week of July 6. Derek A. Lawrence, 29, is 5-foot-10, 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Authorities say he is wanted for rape. […]
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Health Department reports Ashland County’s first death due to COVID-19
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Health Department (ACHD) is reporting Ashland’s first COVID-19 death. According to a late Friday afternoon press release, the individual was a male resident at McMullen Assisted Care, Inc. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time,” said Heather Reffett, ACHD’s Health Commissioner. “As a community, we […]
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Guy C. Myers Memorial Band Shell releases summer concert schedule
ASHLAND — The 71st annual Guy C. Myers Memorial Bandshell has released its revised summer concert schedule. Concerts are from 8 to 9:15 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and Sundays only in August. Those seeking further information can call the event hotline at 419-281-3018 after 5 p.m. Thursday, July 2: HEY MAVIS […]
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Ashland Health Department responding to COVID-19 outbreak in Loudonville area, Amish community
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Health Department (ACHD) is warning the public of a COVID-19 outbreak that is affecting the Amish community in the Loudonville area. According to a press release issued Tuesday, there are currently six confirmed cases — five who are Ashland residents — affiliated with this outbreak, with several tests pending. Additionally, […]
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Annual Ashland BalloonFest 5K scheduled for June 27
ASHLAND — Ashland County’s longest running 5K is set to kick off Saturday, June 27 at the Ashland High School Community Stadium. Though the 30th annual Ashland Balloonfest was postponed until next summer and replaced with the 29th 1/2 flyover, the 26th annual Ashland Balloonfest 5K will not take a hiatus this summer. The event is […]
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Firelands Electric Co-op will resume disconnects July 13 for nonpayment following COVID-19 crisis
NEW LONDON — Fireland Electric Cooperative and Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives have been in discussions with state officials to resume disconnects for nonpayment, which will resume on July 13. “We understand that many of our members have experienced financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says General Manager Dan McNaull. “Our electric cooperative immediately complied with the […]
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Hillsdale High School readies for in-person, socially-distanced graduation on June 12
JEROMESVILLE — Hillsdale High School intends to celebrate its class of 2020 on Friday, June 12 with a socially-distanced, in-person ceremony. The Hillsdale Local School District joins other Ashland County school districts — including Ashland and Mapleton — in planning a relatively traditional graduation ceremony. With approval from the Ashland County Health Department and in compliance with the […]
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AU president speaks out against racism, touts school’s resources
ASHLAND — Ashland University President Carlos Campo has issued a statement about the death of George Floyd and the protests that have since ensued in communities across the United States. On Tuesday, Campo condemned the incident leading to Floyd’s death and promised to work towards with other academic leaders at the local university to fight […]
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Guy C. Myers Band shell 2020 summer concert series delayed until July 2
ASHLAND — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic orders set forth by Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health, the Guy C. Myers Band Shell 2020 Summer Concert Series has been tentatively postponed until July 2. Providing that circumstances will allow for a July opening date, the goal is to add Tuesday programming […]