ASHLAND — Dale Roy School focuses on integrating education and family services to students with developmental disabilities. Along with every other school in the country, Dale Roy has had to adapt its curriculum due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities has been committed to provide essential services to the eligible […]
Waylon O'Donnell, Ashland Source correspondent
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AU student-teacher adapts after teaching at Clear Fork halted
ASHLAND — Like educational institutions nationwide, Ashland University has been forced to adapt its curriculum and graduating requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Professors have been asked to transition from face-to-face instruction to an online teaching medium, while students were required to return to their off-campus homes and attend online meetings and classes for the […]
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AerOhio Skydiving hopes for mid-summer opening, awaits removal of social distancing regulations
ASHLAND — AerOhio Skydiving’s inaugural season in Ashland has been put on hold due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. However, want-to-be skydivers shouldn’t feel dismayed. AerOhio intends to bring adventure to the region by mid-summer — once the social distancing recommendations have hopefully been lifted. It was announced last year that AerOhio would be moving […]
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Ohio Dept. of Agriculture to follow Kentucky’s footsteps during first hemp growing season
ASHLAND — This spring will mark the start of the first growing season for Ohio farmers to plant and harvest hemp in their fields — if they have the proper licensure and paperwork completed. To assist Ashland County farmers, the Mohican Growth Foundation and the Loudonville Farmers Equity hosted a presentation earlier this week to […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Investigating last week’s Bigfoot sightings at Salt Fork State Park
LORE CITY — Cryptozoology, the study of cryptids and animals in folklore such as the Loch Ness Monster, the Yeti and the Jersey Devil, has always interested me. My original taste for the research of mythical and undocumented creatures such as the sasquatch presumably stems from a tale my grandmother told me as a child. […]
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports
Loudonville takes 4th straight MBC title into tourney action
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville girls basketball team has been a formidable force on the court in recent years. The Redbirds secured their 4th straight title in the Mid Buckeye Conference title this year, sharing the championship with Lucas. But this year’s road to success has been anything but simple. Loudonville’s schedule has included some daunting […]
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O’Bryan’s Pub owners to open Ohio Fire pizzeria on Main Street in Ashland
ASHLAND — Downtown Main Street will soon feature a new, cutting-edge pizza place. Ohio Fire will cook its pizzas in a unique, state-of-the-art fashion using a fire rather than a traditional oven. Ohio Fire is owned by Brad and Mary Ann Bryan, who also own O’Bryan’s Pub. Brad Bryan explained how their pizza cooking method […]
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AU freshman survives near-fatal ailment to inspire others on & off the court
ASHLAND — Ethan Conley’s inspiring tale of hard work and resilience transcends the college basketball court, and he hopes it offers an inspirational message for others. The Ashland University freshman displayed remarkable fortitude by overcoming a significant childhood ailment just to survive, let alone play Division II college basketball. “It’s all God and I’m super […]
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Mohican Winterfest to showcase ice scuptures in Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — While usually accompanied with snowfall and leftover Christmas cookies, January is also home to Loudonville’s annual Mohican Winterfest. The Mohican Winterfest takes place Friday, Jan. 10 through Sunday, Jan. 12 in downtown Loudonville. A long set of activities take place throughout the weekend. Winterfest is best known for the ice sculptures that are […]
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It was cold: Reflections from taking the plunge
ASHLAND — Is there a better way to ring in the new decade than stripping down to your skivvies and jumping into a lake in the middle of the winter? I don’t think so – especially when joined by a vast crowd of my Ashland friends and neighbors. What’s even better? It isn’t just for […]