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 […]
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Frozen pipes can mean costly repairs: here’s how to prevent them
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.
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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 […]
