RIO DE JANEIRO — Former Ashland University track standout Kibwe Johnson failed to qualify for the finals in the hammer throw at the 2016 Olympics after he scratched on all three attempts in the first round Wednesday morning. Fellow Americans Rudy Winkler (71.89) and Connor McCullough (72.88) also failed to make Friday’s finals. A throw […]
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Superintendent gives update on the state of Ashland City Schools
ASHLAND – With his guitar slung over his shoulder, Ashland City Schools Supt. Doug Marrah opened his State of the Schools address with a sing-along rendition of the Van Morrison classic “Brown Eyed Girl.” “I’m going to keep doing this until everyone sings,” Marrah joked before launching into another chorus, joined by the audience. Marrah, […]
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Community gathers to remember Mansfield Plumbing plane crash victims 50 years later
PERRYSVILLE – Five decades after a deadly plane crash claimed four Mansfield Plumbing employees and the pilot, family and the community gathered to remember those who lost their lives. On Aug. 16, 1966, Kenneth Edmondson, 55; Henry Moyers, 42; Theodore Smith, 42; and Arthur Young, 47, had boarded a twin-engine Cessna plane piloted by 47-year-old […]
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AU grad Isles helps lead US rugby team to win in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO UPDATED AT 4:15 P.M.) — Ashland University alum Carlin Isles sat out the U.S. Rugby Seven team’s first match Tuesday vs. Argentina but he made the most of his opportunity in the second round of pool play, helping the U.S. beat host country Brazil, 26-0. The former Eagle football and track standout […]
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Cancer survivor gives back by volunteering at Pelotonia
ASHLAND – Cancer survivor Nancy Wasen has fought “the beast” and lived to tell the story. Spurred by her own survival story, Wasen is determined to give back and help in the fight against cancer. Her efforts have taken many different forms in the years since her battle, and this weekend, she is volunteering at […]
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Career Center principal explains reasons behind ‘career wear’ move
ASHLAND – The Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center’s decision to require students to wear “career wear” is just the latest move by the school to prepare students for life after graduation, principal Rod Cheyney said. “This is just another thing to get these kids prepared to get out there in the workforce,” Cheyney said. “They […]
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Sundown Sounds concerts bring live music to downtown Ashland
ASHLAND – The sounds of live music will fill the air in downtown Ashland every Friday night this month as the Sundown Sounds Summer Concert Series returns. Sponsored by Ashland Main Street, four local musical acts will perform during August from 5 to 7 p.m. at PNC Park. The concert series kicked off last year, […]
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8th Annual Pawzfest set for Saturday
ASHLAND – The 8th Annual Pawzfest will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Ashland County Fairgrounds. Activities will get under way at 8:30 a.m. with the Pawz for a Cawz 5k race and 2k Doggie Dash fun run. Admission to the Humane Society of Ashland County event is free, but donations will be […]
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Ashland library moves into the future with re-dedication ceremony
ASHLAND – The Ashland Public Library officially launched a new era Monday afternoon with a ribbon cutting and re-dedication following a nearly three-month renovation project. “This renovation is a cornerstone to our mission to connect people with ideas, information and inspiration. We are excited to start this next chapter in our history of serving the […]
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Hillary Clinton makes brief stop in Ashland Sunday
ASHLAND – Just days after the end of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton made an impromptu stop at Grandpa’s Cheesebarn. After making a campaign stop in Youngstown Saturday, Secretary Clinton made stops in the Cleveland area before travelling to Columbus for another stop Sunday. En route, Clinton and her […]