ASHLAND — Ashland Police announced Wednesday the arrest of a Butler man as part of the office’s proactive policing program. Ryan Day, 37, of Butler, was arrested by Ashland Police on May 20 after leaving his residence on Arch Street. Police say Day was carrying a loaded 9mm. In addition to the loaded gun, suspected […]
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Brookside Pool to open Saturday with temporary, additional safety guidelines
ASHLAND — The City of Ashland announced Tuesday that Brookside Pool will be open for the summer beginning Saturday, May 30, 2020 with limited hours. Until further notice, the pool will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Governor Mike DeWine allowed pools to open by […]
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4 people hurt, 2 hospitalized after Friday night crash in Ashland County
MILTON TOWNSHIP – Four people were injured, two of them hospitalized after a Friday night, two-vehicle crash in Ashland County, according to the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Lisa Bailey, 52, of Ashland, was injured and transported to Ashland Samaritan Hospital by ambulance, the Patrol report stated. A female passenger was also injured and […]
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Ashland University to join Great Midwest Athletic Conference in summer of 2021
ASHLAND – The Ashland University Board of Trustees has affirmed the school’s decision to join the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, beginning with the 2021-22 academic year. The University, which has claimed four Division II national championships in the past seven years, will be the 14th member of the nine-year-old GMAC, which includes schools from Ohio, […]
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Ashland University announces plans for fall semester to be shared by June 15
ASHLAND – Ashland University is preparing for on-campus instruction fall semester, while also making alternative plans to offer instruction online or in a hybrid format. “We all face continued uncertainty as the battle against this pandemic continues,” said AU President Carlos Campo. “But our campus is preparing well to face whatever challenges come our way. […]
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Samaritan Hospital Foundation equips every Ashland County school entrance with non-contact thermometers
ASHLAND — As part of Samaritan Hospital Foundation’s (SHF) COVID-19 grants, the Foundation is equipping every school in Ashland County with enough touchless thermometers to cover all school entrances, totaling nearly 80 thermometers. “Our goal is to help schools be able to re-open for the new school year, so we want to make sure every […]
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OSHP: Polk teen suffers life-threatening injuries after Sunday morning Ashland County crash
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – A Polk teen suffered life-threatening injuries early Sunday morning after a one-vehicle crash in Jackson Township, according to the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Michael Richardson, 19, was flown to Cleveland Metro for treatment, the Patrol reported. At approximately 3:01 a.m., Troopers were called to the scene at State […]
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First round of non-profit relief grants totals $49,000
ASHLAND – Ashland County Community Foundation and United Way of Ashland County have awarded the first round of COVID-19 Nonprofit Relief Grants. Totaling $49,051, these seven grants will support local nonprofits as they respond to the community’s changing needs and adapt their services in light of COVID-19. “The importance of keeping nonprofit organizations viable to […]
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Wolfe’s passion lives on through ACCF grant to dog shelter
ASHLAND – Though he had no heirs, Ronald “Gene” Wolfe’s name will be perpetuated through a project that reflects his passion. When he passed away in 2019, Wolfe left his estate to Ashland County Community Foundation. His gift was unrestricted, but his financial advisor told ACCF staff about Wolfe’s love of animals. Just days after […]
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How is COVID-19 affecting Ohio’s casinos?
Ohio was one of the last markets in the US to legalize casinos, with four land-based casinos opening in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo between 2012 and 2013. Over recent years, however, their revenues have been declining, arguably due to the oversaturation of casinos found at racetracks – or racinos as they are commonly referred […]