HAMMON, Ind. — Michael Shimek and his Ashland teammates made history Friday night. A sophomore defensive end, Shimek set AU’s single-game record with four sacks and the Eagles rallied for a 23-20 win over McKendree in the America’s Crossroads Bowl. Ashland became the first Great Midwest Athletic Conference team to win the America’s Crossroads Bowl, […]
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Ashland U. takes seven-game winning streak into America’s Crossroads Bowl
ASHLAND — They may not have qualified for the Division II playoffs, but the Eagles are still soaring. Ashland University will take a seven-game winning streak into Friday’s America’s Crossroads Bowl in Hammond, Ind., against McKendree University. The game is one of four NCAA Division II-sanctioned bowl games and pits the Great Midwest Athletic Conference’s […]
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Familiar foe awaits Ashland in third round of NCAA soccer tournament
ASHLAND — If Ashland University’s historic season is to continue, the Eagles will have to swamp the Lakers for a second time. Ashland (19-0-4) will host Grand Valley (13-3-6) in the late game of an NCAA “Sweet 16” tournament doubleheader Friday at 6 p.m. at Ashland’s Ferguson Field. Emporia State plays Washburn in Friday’s early game. […]
Posted inElections
No coin needed: Craig is new mayor of Mifflin
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — An automatic recount for a roller-coaster mayoral race in the Village of Mifflin resulted in a new, final winner on Tuesday. The Ashland County Board of Elections declared Freddie Craig, a write-in mayoral candidate, the winner. The change comes a week following a coin toss that determined incumbent Vickie Shultz as the […]
Posted inEducation
Loudonville school board approves deal for Greenhouse Project
LOUDONVILLE – The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District (LPEVSD) Board of Education (BOE) has passed a resolution to move forward with the Greenhouse Project at Loudonville High School. Based on the recommendation of Garmann Miller, the BOE has awarded Yoder Produce Inc. the base bid contract valued at $473,899.46. “As a district, we look forward […]
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McMullen Elementary plans Dec. 4 open house to celebrate 70th anniversary
LOUDONVILLE – The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District will host a community open house on Dec. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Community members are invited to gather in honor of the RF McMullen Elementary building’s 70th birthday. Visitors have the opportunity to participate in guided tours that will highlight the building’s features while providing insight into […]
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Loudonville student artwork takes over library
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Public Library will show an “Art Around the World” exhibit featuring work from students at Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village Schools until Dec. 9. It’s the event’s second year, according to Art Club advisor Lara Spreng. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade submitted their work online or via paper forms. The club also […]
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Plymouth, Ashland FFA teams reach state competition in Food Science & Technology
ASHLAND — The Ashland FFA Chapter hosted the District 2 Food Science and Technology Career Development Event on Nov. 16 with six schools competing for a spot at the state competition in January. Plymouth FFA won the competition, with Ashland finishing second, followed by Buckeye Central, Crestview, Loudonville, and Monroeville. Students identified tools like a […]
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4 Hillsdale FFA members earn American Degree
JEROMESVILLE — From Nov. 1 to 4, 29 members of the Hillsdale FFA Chapter attended the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. The National FFA Convention & Expo is all about growing the next generation of leaders. No matter where you are in FFA, you’ll find inspiration and direction to become a […]
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Ashland falls to top-ranked Ferris State
ASHLAND — Ferris State won in spite of itself. The top-ranked Bulldogs committed a whopping 21 penalties for 193 yards, surrendered a touchdown on a blocked punt, had a chip-shot field goal blocked and still escaped with a 38-28 win at No. 21 Ashland on Saturday night. The Eagles (0-2) led two-time defending national champion […]