ASHLAND – Ohio Sen. Rob Portman spent much of the morning on the Ashland University campus on May 6 and spoke about Ohio values and incredible Ohioans during his speech to graduates at Ashland University’s spring commencement ceremony in Kates Gymnasium. In his address, Portman said, “This is called a commencement for a reason. This […]
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Collin Raye, John Michael Montgomery to headline 2017 Ashland Co. Fair
ASHLAND – Two country music stars will perform at the Ashland County Fair this fall. John Michael Montgomery and Collin Raye will be in concert on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for track and bleacher seats and $20 for grandstand tickets. Tickets are on sale now at the fair office. Tickets are […]
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Mansfield, Loudonville, Wooster bank robberies may be linked
WOOSTER – Recent bank robberies in Loudonville and Mansfield may be linked to Thursday’s robbery at the Farmers National Bank in Wooster. In the Wooster robbery, at about 4:23 p.m. Thursday, Wooster Police responded to a hold up alarm at the Farmers National Bank located at 305 W. Liberty St. Upon arrival, the suspect had […]
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Sen. Obhof honors officer, lifeguard for saving drowning boy
OLUMBUS—Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) this week presented a resolution to Mansfield Police Officer Travis Stantz and Ashland YMCA lifeguard Raelene Harris for their role in saving a young boy from drowning earlier this month. “These are remarkable individuals who took courageous actions to save a young man’s life,” said Obhof. “I was honored […]
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Ashland man arrested following drug raid
ASHLAND – A 32-year-old Ashland man was arrested after police seized suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a raid Wednesday morning. At 6:53 a.m. Wednesday, Ashland Police, the METRICH Enforcement Unit and the Ashland Special Response Team searched the home at 110 W. 10th St. The follow-up investigation following the search led investigators to stolen […]
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Ashland University’s Chang chosen for national program that prepares leaders
ASHLAND – Ashland University’s Provost Dr. Eun-Woo Chang is one of 20 senior college administrators selected by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to participate in a year-long Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission program for prospective college and university presidents. The seminar-based program is designed to help individuals with the potential to serve as college […]
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Loudonville Farmers & Savings Bank robbed
LOUDONVILLE — The Farmers & Savings Bank in Loudonville was robbed around noon Wednesday by a white male. According to the Loudonville Police Department, the suspect entered the bank and presented a note demanding cash. He then fled the scene on foot. The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20s, about […]
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Richland Bank honors volunteers at What Goes ‘Round Thrift Shoppe
ASHLAND — Richland Bank honored the volunteers of What Goes ‘Round Thrift Shoppe, a member of Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO), during National Volunteer Week. On April 25, 65 of the Thrift Shoppe volunteers gathered for a recognition luncheon at Ed Picken’s Café on Main which was provided by Richland Bank. Chris Hiner, president […]
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Ashland Council approves rezoning on Commerce Parkway, stop light on bypass
ASHLAND – Following a brief public hearing, Ashland City Council unanimously approved rezoning property south of Commerce Parkway from R-S residential district to M-4 industrial and business park district. The property in Montgomery Township was originally planned to be used for residential housing. However, the land was sold several years ago to a new owner […]