ASHLAND — High winds that ripped through North Central Ohio Tuesday night left behind a trail of fallen tree branches — in several cases fallen trees — and many residents without power. At 11:30 a.m., the Ohio Edison website reported around 400 customers were still without power in Ashland County. At one point, more than […]
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Ashland U. receives $650K National Science Foundation grant for scholarships
ASHLAND – The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Ashland University a $650,000 grant as part of a five-year STEM scholarship program that will provide scholarships and academic support for academically talented science students with financial need. The NSF grant, titled “Science Scholars Program: Opening the Science Career Pipeline Through Enhanced Engagement and Support,” begins […]
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Downtown Ashland getting a used bookstore this spring
ASHLAND – A number of new businesses have opened in downtown Ashland in the past several years but one type of business often mentioned that was lacking is a bookstore. Sometime this spring, that void will be filled. Wes Wyse, owner of Useful Junk in Sullivan, is in the process of opening Ashland Books at […]
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Ashland seminary prof. to speak on the bible and faith on Jan. 26
ASHLAND -– Dr. John Byron, professor of New Testament at Ashland Theological Seminary, will speak on “Trusting in the Word of God: Is the Bible the Center of our faith?” on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Smetzer Auditorium on the seminary campus. In his summary, Byron says, “A significant majority of Americans […]
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Cheese stick eating contest to benefit Ashland United Way
ASHLAND – Buffalo Wild Wings Bar & Grill will play host to the second annual Cheese Stick Eating Contest at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, to raise funds for the United Way of Ashland County Buffalo Wild Wings is co-sponsor of the event with Lake Erie Frozen Foods.
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Winter weather advisory issued for Richland, Ashland counties
MANSFIELD (UPDATED AT 3:10 PM) — Before warmer temperatures arrive later this week, another burst of ice and snow are predicated for overnight into Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that includes Richland and Ashland counties from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday morning.
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Town & Country Co-Op merger takes effect March 1, CEO retiring
ASHLAND – Town and Country Co-Op, Inc., will undergo several major changes this spring after merging with another Ohio-based co-op. The proposed merger of Ashland-based Town and Country and Western Reserve Farm Cooperative, Inc. of Middlefield, was approved by the membership of both cooperatives in December.
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55th J.C. Gorman Invitational
DSC_1487.jpg DSC_1489.jpg DSC_1490.jpg DSC_1496.jpg DSC_1498.jpg DSC_1501.jpg DSC_1503.jpg DSC_1506.jpg DSC_1509.jpg DSC_1512.jpg DSC_1513.jpg DSC_1514.jpg DSC_1516.jpg DSC_1521.jpg DSC_1526.jpg DSC_1530.jpg Madison’s Carson Speelman wrestles Northmor’s Conan Becker in the 138-pound finals of the 55th J.C. Gorman Invitational on Saturday at Mansfield Senior’s Pete Henry Gym. DSC_1535.jpg DSC_1538.jpg DSC_1541.jpg DSC_1543.jpg DSC_1545.jpg DSC_1546.jpg DSC_1549.jpg DSC_1550.jpg DSC_1551.jpg DSC_1553.jpg DSC_1555.jpg DSC_1558.jpg DSC_1564.jpg DSC_1565.jpg […]
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Arrows cruise to team title at 55th Gorman Invitational
MANSFIELD — The championship round of the 55th Gorman Invitational turned out to be a victory lap for Ashland. Led by individual champions Austin McNamara (106 pounds), Sid Ohl (152) and Josh Bever (195), the Arrows breezed to the team title of the 35-team showcase Saturday at Pete Henry Gym. Ashland piled up 227 points, […]
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Shawn Grate found competent to stand trial
ASHLAND – Accused serial killer Shawn Grate was found competent to stand trial Friday in Ashland County Common Pleas Court. Judge Ronald P. Forsthoefel issued the ruling during a competency hearing Friday morning following Grate’s evaluation in November by Dr. Brian O’Reilly of the District V Forensic Diagnostic Center in Mansfield.
