PERRYSVILLE — Pleasant Hill Lake Park staff was busy Thursday morning clearing the damage from Wednesday evening storms, which brought down trees and power lines and even damaged one of the park’s new cabins. On Wednesday afternoon, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District had celebrated the opening of 10 new vacation log cabins in Pleasant Hill […]
Tracy Leturgey, Staff Reporter
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What Ashland could learn from nearby Mansfield’s unique space
This is part five of a multi-part series. Read about Ashland’s South Street and its potential here. MANSFIELD — As Ashland ponders the long-term potential for South Street, nearby Mansfield’s popular summer concert venue could provide inspiration and a few lessons on how to create a unique space — one that feels special to the community […]
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Around 50 join in Ashland protests against racism, police brutality
ASHLAND — Whether it’s pouring down rain like it was Thursday afternoon, or a blazing 80-plus degrees and sunny, Keon Singleton said he’ll be protesting along Main Street in downtown Ashland every day until justice is served — not only for George Floyd, but for every black person who has died or otherwise suffered from police […]
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Hayesville-Vermillion Fire Dept. to expand parking with Land Bank transfer
HAYESVILLE — The Vermillion Township Trustees will soon convert a vacant lot near the heart of Hayesville into a parking lot for the Hayesville-Vermillion Fire Department. Vermillion Township acquired the grassy lot, located along Mechanic Street beside the fire department’s current parking lot, through a recent transfer from the Ashland County Land Bank. “It’s been a vacant lot […]
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Two options considered for 2020 Ashland County Fair
ASHLAND — A week after the 2020 Ohio State Fair was canceled, the fate of the upcoming Ashland County Fair remains undetermined. Earlier this week, Fair board manager Steve Englet said it’s “too soon to tell” about the local fair, which is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20 through Saturday, Sept. 26. The fair board is […]
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Firehouse Inn: From family home to Mohican area vacation rental
LOUDONVILLE — The house at 446 South Market Street feels especially welcoming and homey to lifelong Loudonville resident and third generation firefighter, Joe Kiefer. Kiefer, who recently renovated the property into a vacation rental with his wife Lara, grew up inside the quaint, two-story house. It was his childhood home, and his father and grandfather’s, too. The […]
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Loudonville man organizes “military convoy” to travel through his hometown, Hayesville and Jeromesville
LOUDONVILLE — Loudonville native and veteran, Aaron Nestich was determined Memorial Day couldn’t go by without some type of recognition. When Loudonville’s traditional Memorial Day parade was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, Nest took it upon himself to find a new way to celebrate. He organized what he’s calling a “military convoy.” The likely less […]
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Court date continued for Loudonville man arrested in N.C. following high-speed chase
LOUDONVILLE — A Loudonville man, arrested in March 2019 in North Carolina following a high-speed chase and alleged assault of an officer, is being considered for early release from his two-year sentence. On Friday morning, visiting Judge John G. Haas continued the request from John Corey, 37, until Sept. 11, 2020 in the Ashland County […]
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Ashland County commissioner ponders legal action against Ohio health director
ASHLAND — Ashland County Commissioner Denny Bittle wants to know if the county can pursue legal action against Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton. Bittle raised the issue during a commissioners’ meeting Thursday, saying he and fellow commissioners have not received a response from a letter they sent to Gov. Mike DeWine more than […]