ASHLAND – Although there are many races on the ballot in Ashland County for November’s General Election, many of them are uncontested and several have no candidates at all. The deadline for candidates to file petitions for the Nov. 7 election was 4 p.m. Wednesday. The Ashland County Board of Elections has provided a preliminary […]
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Ashland standoff ends peacefully
ASHLAND (UPDATED at 9:45 a.m.) — A man who threatened to harm himself prompting an overnight standoff with police has surrendered. The standoff on Columbus Circle South started after a 911 call was made Wednesday evening. According to a press release, the Ashland Police received a 911 call around 8:31 p.m. Wednesday with a report of a […]
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Ashland jail levy passes overwhelmingly
ASHLAND — Voters in Ashland County gave an overwhelming thumbs-up to a 0.25 percent sales tax issue to continue funding the county jail in Tuesday’s special election The unofficial count was 82 percent (1,907 votes) in favor of the issue and just 18 percent (413 votes) against. “It’s outstanding. It makes us feel real good. […]
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Ashland County Veterans Appreciation Day set for Aug. 12
ASHLAND — When Pam Mowry saw a need to honor veterans in Ashland County, she decided to put together an event that would pay tribute and say thank you to those who served our country. The result was an event that attracted thousands of veterans and civilians alike. The 4th annual Veterans Appreciation Day is […]
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Ashland ballet to present Dance Concert in the Park Sunday
ASHLAND — Ashland Regional Ballet (ARB)& Opus II Dance Studio (Official School of the Ashland Regional Ballet) will collaborate to present a Dance Concert in the Park at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13 at the Guy C. Myers Memorial Band Shell at Brookside Park in Ashland. Admission is free. The dancers will present an […]
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Ashland Co. drivers warned of road construction
ASHLAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued this week’s road construction schedule. Ashland County drivers are urged to use caution. Interstate 71 ***NEW*** I-71, from the Ashland Co. line to the US 250 ramps, will have daytime single lane closures and nighttime double lane closures as crews begin work on a resurfacing project. […]
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Barbasol celebrates new addition in Ashland
ASHLAND – The weather forced the planned groundbreaking at Barbasol indoors but it couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm those in attendance felt about the company’s continued growth. The new 70,000-square-foot warehouse facility is being built adjacent to the existing 158,000-square-foot Barbasol manufacturing facility. The new facility will be used to house and distribute Barbsol’s new razor […]
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9th annual Pawzfest set for Saturday
ASHLAND – The Ashland County Fairgrounds will be going to the dogs (and other animals) Saturday morning for the ninth annual Pawzfest. The annual event, which benefits the Humane Society of Ashland County, will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Admission is free but donations are accepted. “Pawzfest is a great […]
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AU Student and Crestline native elected as archon for Phi Kappa Psi
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – On June 24, Ashland University senior Hunter Music was elected as one of the new archons to the executive council for the six District Councils of Phi Kappa Psi. Since 1886, the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has been controlled by undergraduates. This unique system of governance is achieved by the Executive Council, […]
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Driver sought in Amish buggy hit-skip accident
WEST SALEM – The Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s help identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-skip accident with an Amish buggy Wednesday evening that left a child with serious injuries. According to a press release, an Amish buggy with five occupants was southbound on […]