Waylon O'Donnell, Ashland Source correspondent
Posted inCrawford Source
America’s largest salamander endangered in north central Ohio’s backyard
CRESTLINE — Frogs, fish and turtles are a common sight in the creeks and riverbeds of Crawford County. However, on extremely rare occasions, a keen eye can spot a very peculiar species protruding from a rock beneath the water: the Eastern Hellbender. The Eastern Hellbender is a species of salamander that can reach up to […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Shawshank actress signs autographs on Ashland’s Main Street
ASHLAND — Actress Claire Slemmer returned to Ashland’s Main Street roughly 25 years after filming her scenes for Shawshank Redemption to sign autographs and take photos with fans on Friday. Slemmer took the role of a bank teller at Maine National Bank. The movie set was located at 19 W. Main St. where Crosby […]
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Redbird Resilient celebrates 1st birthday in Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — Redbird Resilient celebrated the culmination of its inaugural year with a community gathering Saturday focused on the organization’s accomplishments as well as their aspirations for the future. Redbird Resilient is a collaboration of community members driven to aid the Loudonville-Perrysville area with emotional health struggles and addiction prevention. During the past year, it […]
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The StoreHouse discount grocery opens in Loudonville
LOUDONIVLLE — Over a decade ago, thoughts of opening a discount grocery store crossed the mind of Sandie Stanton. After years of planning, the StoreHouse has been brought to life. The StoreHouse is owned by a collaborate of three families: Charles “Bud” and Sandie Stanton, Gary and Patty Forbes, and Rob and Bethany Paterson. “What […]
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First Time Flyer: A journey to the Ashland sky
ASHLAND — Usually I groan at the thought of waking up at 5 a.m. to meet an early deadline. Not this time. Friday morning I was given the opportunity to become one with clouds; soaring through the sky in a hot air balloon. This was something I’ve dreamed about doing since my adolescence (admittedly, not […]
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Ashland Balloonfest aims for new heights
ASHLAND — It’s a rare occasion to glance at a hot air balloon dancing across the skies for viewing pleasure. They’re big, colorful and somehow have the power to magnetize the eyes of curious spectators. Imagine not only seeing one hot air balloon, but dozens filling the sky with spots of several different shades and […]
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Packard hired as principal at Ashland High School
ASHLAND — The Ashland Board of Education hired Josh Packard on Monday night as permanent principal of Ashland High School. Packard was already serving in that capacity on an interim basis. Packard began his teaching at Ashland High School in 1998 in the English department. He also taught history for a year, coached girls basketball and […]