ASHLAND — Ashland Police and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation are investigating two dead bodies found in a Covert Court home after a female escaped her abductor and called 911 Tuesday morning. A third body in Richland County has been linked to the case. Late Tuesday evening, Shawn Michael Grate was booked in Ashland […]
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Ashland High School teacher pleads not guilty to sexual battery charges
ASHLAND (UPDATED at 12:20 PM) – Ashland High School teacher Kimberly Siracuse pleaded not guilty to three counts of sexual battery Monday morning in Ashland County Common Pleas Court. Siracuse, 48, was arrested Sunday night at Buffalo Wild Wings in Ashland for repeated incidents dating back nearly 20 years that involved a female who was […]
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Ashland Police ask for help finding missing woman
ASHLAND – The Ashland Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Ashland woman. Elizabeth Griffith was last seen on Aug. 16 in the area of Wal-Mart and Aldi’s on U.S. 250 East in Ashland. Authorities believe she may have been seen in Ontario in the last few days. Griffith does not […]
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Hillsdale holds on for tough win at Loudonville, 20-14
LOUDONVILLE – Hillsdale took advantage of several key Loudonville miscues to win a tough, non-conference game on the road Friday night. The Falcons remained undefeated by claiming the battle of the birds, 20-14. “I’m proud that we sucked it up and played a little bit better in the second half and got us a ‘W’. […]
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Opiate awareness event Saturday at Freer Field
ASHLAND – The heroin epidemic sweeping across our country has not left Ashland County unscathed, as 10 area residents have died this year from opiate overdose, according to the Ashland Police Department. The growing severity of the heroin addiction problem locally has spurred a number of community organizations to come together Saturday for a five-hour […]
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New jewelry store brings fine touch to downtown Ashland
ASHLAND – Crestline native Zach Gall ended up living in and doing business in Ashland thanks to a circle on a map, and the jeweler is very thankful for that. Gall, who has worked in the jewelry business for 13 years, purchased the Crider Jewelers location in Willard in 2014, when the former owner decided […]
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Hillsdale spoils Mager’s homecoming with 20-6 win over Crestview
JEROMESVILLE – It was a difficult homecoming for Crestview coach Dan Mager, particularly after his Cougars fell victim to Hillsdale’s stingy defense and grinding offense, 20-6. Mager spent 14 seasons as an assistant with the Falcons before taking over the reins of the Cougars before the 2015 season. “It was a little awkward. I’ve never […]
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6 new Ashland-area businesses recognized by Ashland Area Economic Development
ASHLAND – Six new area businesses, ranging from a haunted house to a sloppy joe sauce manufacturer, were highlighted Wednesday morning during a press conference at Mitchell’s Orchard & Farm Market by the Ashland Area Council for Economic Development. “There is a lot happening here,” said Kathy Goon, executive director of the AACED. Nova residents […]
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Redbirds hope to build on .500 season
LOUDONVILLE – In his first season as Loudonville’s coach, Rick Rios led the Redbirds to a 5-5 record in 2015. With a young roster and a tough schedule, Rios knows he’s facing a challenge but he still is confident in his Loudonville squad’s ability to grow and improve heading into the 2016 season. “Everybody wants […]
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Cougars hope for strength in numbers in Mager’s 2nd season
OLIVESBURG – They say there is strength in numbers. If that’s the case, then this year’s Crestview football team should be pretty mighty. The Division VI team has 73 players on its roster heading into the 2016 season, an increase of nearly 100 percent from last season. The main reason: second-year coach Dan Mager. “When […]