DELAWARE — Allyson Reich did not always know she wanted to pursue a career in early child care work. When she enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2023, her major was undecided. It wasn’t until she took an introductory childhood education course her freshman year that she decided to change her major to inclusive elementary […]
Taylor Henninger
General assignment reporter at Delaware Source, writing about education, government and everything in between. Ohio University alumna, outdoor enthusiast and cat lover. Share your story ideas or tips with me via taylor@delawaresource.com.
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7 Brew to expand Ashland’s caffeine scene with new location
ASHLAND — Business expansion was already brewing at the corner of U.S. Route 250 and County Road 1575 with construction of Culver’s underway, but a new restaurant chain will sweeten the deal. 7 Brew plans to open its first Ashland location in the same lot as Culver’s, across from the Goasis gas station. The coffee […]
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Loudonville Mayor Jason Van Sickle announces resignation
LOUDONVILLE – Jason Van Sickle is officially hanging up his public official hat, and resigning from his position as Loudonville’s mayor. Van Sickle announced his plan to resign at the regular council meeting Tuesday evening, where council approved the resignation, effective March 1. His term does not end until Dec. 31 2027, so Council President […]
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Springmill STEM principal proposes expanding program; teachers voice opposition
MANSFIELD — Springmill Elementary School’s STEM designation was renewed by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s STEM Committee in mid 2025. Building Principal Cara Will wants to take the school’s designation even further, a proposal that didn’t sit well with six of her staff members who spoke after her Tuesday night at a Mansfield […]
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Two Wooster men killed Friday after 3-vehicle crash on U.S. 30
VERMILLION TOWNSHIP — A Friday morning three-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 left two motorists dead at the scene and sent two others to the hospital. Dodge Dart driver Malachi James Harley John Whitehead, 23, of Wooster, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Ford transit van driver David L. Kuhns, 61 of Wooster, was also […]
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Learning by leading: High schoolers teach preschoolers at Heartland Technical Education Center
ASHLAND — A chorus of preschool children’s voices filled the classroom at Heartland Technical Education Center. “Hello neighbor! What do you say? It’s going to be a beautiful day, so clap your hands and stomp your feet, so let’s bend down and have a seat.” Every day at Heartland Tech’s preschool starts with a group […]
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Israel-based company to build manufacturing facility, could employ 200 workers in Ashland
ASHLAND — Israel-based Meptagon has selected Ashland’s Industrial Park to serve as the location of the company’s newest manufacturing facility. Ashland City Council approved the sale of 10 acres located on the southwest corner of Ford Drive and Wells Road to Meptagon at Tuesday night’s meeting. The facility will manufacture and fabricate process piping, which […]
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Perrysville house fire destroys structure, kills 4 pets
PERRYSVILLE — No people were injured in a Perrysville house fire early Monday morning, but the flames led to the deaths of four pets. The fire consumed a home located at 954 Township Road 2506. The four adults and two children in the home were able to escape safely with no injuries, Perrysville Fire Chief […]
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‘Love is Blind’ comes to the Buckeye State: Who has ties to central Ohio?
Netflix’s hit dating show Love is Blind has picked 32 singles from across Ohio to find love in the heart of it all on the show’s 10th season. The new season premieres on Feb. 11 when the singles, ages 28-38, take to the dating “pods” to speak with the other contestants looking for love. The […]
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Shelby grad Curt Dorsey selected Ashland’s new Chief of Police
ASHLAND — Ashland City Police Det. Lt. Curt Dorsey will serve as the division’s new chief of police beginning Jan. 30. The move comes after former Chief of Police David Lay announced his retirement earlier this year. “He has the experience, humility, and integrity to serve the people of our community with excellence,” Mayor Matt […]