NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Jack Frost’s frozen rampage across Ohio will spare no one or thing, including the pipes in your house. Running water is a necessity for those who plan to stay bundled up and inside this weekend. When temperatures drop below freezing, water solidifies into ice, and in the process, that ice can […]
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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Ashland residents, former colleagues of slain local dentist reflect on his life
ASHLAND — A surgeon who allegedly killed his ex-wife and her husband — a former Ashland dentist — was extradited from Illinois and is now in jail in Columbus, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Michael McKee, 39, was indicted on four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary in relation to […]
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Fitness legend, Ashland native Jen Hendershott to release autobiography
ASHLAND — Ashland native and fitness champion Jen Hendershott discusses Ashland’s influence on her life, her long-spanning fitness career, grief, overcoming adversity and more in her new book: Life in One Shott. The autobiography is the first major book Shott has written, which will release on Jan. 27, online and in stores such as Barnes and […]
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Live ice carving, model trains return to Loudonville’s Mohican Winterfest Jan. 10
LOUDONVILLE — Live ice carving, the annual model train show, a snowmobile showcase and more return to Mohican Winterfest on Jan. 10. The annual, three-day long event has offered family-fun activities for all ages over the past 20 years. “In December, there’s already a bunch of Christmas things going on, and January is usually kind […]
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Soviet Union prison camp survivor celebrates 100th birthday in Ashland
ASHLAND — Dorothea Schade spent her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family who travelled from across Ohio and even surrounding states to be with her. Schade is a mother to three, a grandmother to 11 and a great grandmother to 18, all whom affectionately refer to her as “Oma,” which means grandma in German. […]
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American badger spotted on Ashland County trail cameras
Ashland County trail cameras capture rare American badger sightings; share your footage with Ohio Division of Wildlife at wildohio.gov.
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Ashland man charged with aggravated murder in New Year’s Day shooting, bond set at $2 million
ASHLAND — The 24-year-old suspect behind a fatal shooting on New Year’s Day has been charged with aggravated murder. Ashland County Prosecutor Chris Tunnell recommended bond be set at $2 million, and Magistrate Emily Bates accepted that amount on Friday. “This case represents a profound and tragic loss of life, and our thoughts remain with […]
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The Sharing Shed: leave what you can, take what you need
ASHLAND — Megan Auer stepped up to feed people who were losing SNAP benefits in November due to the government shutdown. She hasn’t stopped since. She hosted a dinner for anyone who needed a free meal on Nov. 1 and 100 people showed up. She hosted another dinner on Nov. 28. She estimates 500 people came. […]
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Operation Fandom/Blackbird Records opens new Loudonville location
LOUDONVILLE — May the merch be with you at the new Operation Fandom and Black Bird Records opening in Loudonville. Owner Josh Lehman had plans to expand his brand since earlier this year, looking at Mount Vernon and Bellville. But as fate would have it, a downtown Loudonville building, located at 149 West Main St., […]
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Greater Mohican Audubon Society keeps citizen science, birding alive with Christmas Bird Count
MIFFLIN — Hawks and robins and wrens — oh my. Eight members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society braved the bitter wind and snow to count birds Friday morning. The group did not just take a leisurely stroll around a park together. Instead, they split up to cover as much ground as possible and yield […]