Tim Busbey, Asst. Editor

ASHLAND – After a lengthy discussion, Ashland City Council approved putting two income tax issues before voters in November: one for safety services and one for street repairs. During a special meeting in the Mayor’s Office, Council unanimously approved asking voters for a 0.25 percent income tax levy to hire and equip additional police and […]

ASHLAND – Families looking for new opportunities to encourage their kids to read and stay active this summer can combine both activities thanks to the Ashland Public Library. With the assistance of a grant from the Ashland County Community Foundation, the library has launched two Storywalk activities in the community this summer — one at […]

ASHLAND – A long-time downtown business celebrated its expansion Thursday afternoon with a ribbon cutting at Kid’s Kountry & More’s second location in Buehler’s Fresh Foods. Civic and community leaders were on-hand for the event, congratulating owner Janice Glenn on her success and wishing her well in the new endeavor. “Kid’s Kountry has been a […]

ASHLAND – An annual tradition at Corner Park returns Friday, June 10, as the United Way’s Fun, Fabulous Fridays enters its 10th summer. “Fun, Fabulous Fridays are a great way to spend a few hours with your family and friends,” said Amy Nye, community outreach coordinator for the United Way of Ashland County. “There’s great […]

ASHLAND – Flapper dresses and pinstripe suits will be all the rage when the Roaring ‘20s return to Ashland during The Great Gatsby Fashion Show Thursday night at Ashland University’s Redwood Hall. The fashion show is the brainchild of Dorea Kellem, owner of Truly Yours, Fashion boutique at 105B W. Main St. in the former […]

ASHLAND – A $900,000 renovation and remodeling project at the Ashland Public Library is expected to be completed early in July with visible changes that will be apparent to any visitors. However, the biggest change — a new cataloging system — may be a little less obvious. As part of the first major remodeling project […]

ASHLAND – If you’ve noticed the purple ribbons running up and down Main Street, Julie Altman will feel like she has accomplished her goal. Altman, along with her 28-year-old daughter, Ashley, and friends Nancy Wasen and Lana Thompson, placed the ribbons on trees in downtown Ashland on Memorial Day to help raise awareness of the […]

ASHLAND – During the summer months, many kids struggle to eat nutritious meals. A recent study found that more than 3,000 young people in Ashland County suffer from food insecurity. While schools provide lunches for them most of the year, other organizations are needed to step in to make sure those students are fed when […]

ASHLAND — Seven people were arrested Friday and 45 grams of suspected heroin were seized after an investigation resulting from citizen complaints about drug activity at 2242 Oakcrest Lane.  According to a press release, investigators also seized over 12 pounds of suspected marijuana, 2 pounds of suspected cocaine, a loaded .380 handgun and over $60,000 in […]