OLIVESBURG – After battling for 48 minutes, the Firelands Conference tussle between Crestview and Mapleton came down to a matter of inches, with the Mounties coming up just short, 14-13. Trailing by a touchdown with 1:08 left, Mapleton (2-4, 1-2) started a drive at its own 42. Sophomore quarterback Logan Pharmer completed passes of 28, […]
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Sharing smiles and flowers: Ashland family pays it forward with special deliveries
ASHLAND – When Ryan Kellogg smiles, you can’t help but smile along with him. The 10-year-old Ashland County boy and his family are helping spread some smiles by spreading kindness. Ryan’s parents, Brian and Karen Kellogg, have spent most of their free time for the past several months on a special project they’ve named Ryan’s […]
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Associated Charities continues serving Ashland from new location
ASHLAND – Associated Charities Executive Director Rosemarie Donley thanked the community for their support during a ribbon cutting at the charity’s new location Friday morning. “This wouldn’t have happened without the community effort,” Donley said. Associated Charities moved into its new home, the former Steiner building at 240 Cleveland Ave., in August, less than one […]
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Record-setting Sycamore tree on display at Jeromesville festival Oct. 1
JEROMESVILLE – Hidden away on private land off Ohio 89 just south of Jeromesville stands the country’s largest Sycamore tree. Area residents will have the chance to see the majestic tree during the annual Sycamore Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1. The festival, in the village’s Lewis Park, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 […]
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Grate enters not guilty plea to all 23 counts
ASHLAND – Murder suspect Shawn M. Grate pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to all 23 felony counts of an indictment that was handed down last week. Attorneys Bob and Rolf Whitney entered the pleas on Grate’s behalf during Thursday’s arraignment. Grate, 40, is charged with four counts of aggravated murder, four counts of kidnapping, two […]
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The future is now for MultiCraft 360
ASHLAND – Virtual reality may sound like science fiction to many, but it is quickly becoming a reality and some area businesses are already taking advantage of a very basic form of VR to help their businesses. Nick Stevens of MultiCraft 360 is introducing that technology in the form of 360-degree tours which businesses can […]
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Coffy brothers celebrate new downtown location for their businesses
ASHLAND – Two brothers celebrated moving their businesses downtown Wednesday with an open house and ribbon cutting at Flight Media and Coffy Creations. Isaac Coffy, owner of Coffy Creations, and brother Josh, owner of Flight Media, moved into the upstairs space at 12 W. Main St. above Advantage Marketing this summer. Flight Media is a […]
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Northwestern’s offense overpowers Hillsdale’s defense
JEROMESVILLE – In a battle of Wayne County Athletic League unbeatens, the offense of the Northwestern Huskies proved to be too much for the defense of the Hillsdale Falcons. A Falcon defense that had only allowed 33 points in its first four games had no answers for a Husky offense that gained 408 yards of […]
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Paint the town blue! Special event honoring law enforcement Sunday in Ashland
ASHLAND – Organizers hope to paint Ashland blue Sunday with a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The event, planned for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Corner Park in Ashland, was organized by Alissa Schmidt and Main Street Ashland President and City Councilwoman Sandra Tunnell. Although recent events in Ashland have affected local law enforcement, Schmidt […]
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Murder suspect Grate indicted on 23 counts in Ashland County, may face death penalty
ASHLAND – Murder suspect Shawn Grate faces a total of 23 felony charges including four counts of aggravated murder which carries a death penalty specification after an Ashland County grand jury issued an indictment Thursday. Ashland County Prosecutor Chris Tunnell announced the new charges Thursday afternoon via Twitter. “These are some of the most horrific […]