ASHLAND — The Ashland County Republican Party held its annual family picnic Aug. 15 at the Ashland County Wildlife Conservation League. Party chairman Chris Tunnell said the event drew approximately 200 Republican picnickers. A potluck dinner then followed the Pledge of Allegiance. Following dinner, Jane Roland, Chairwoman of the Ashland County Republic Party Central Committee, acknowledged […]
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ODOT cautions Ashland County drivers on these roads
ASHLAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its District 3 construction report for the Week of Sept. 3. As a result, Ashland County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: US Route 42 US 42, at the intersection of King Rd., will have traffic maintained with flaggers as needed, as crews […]
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Sundown Sounds & Farm to Table returning to Ashland Sept. 7-8
Hello friends, and happy fall. Technically, I guess it isn’t fall yet, and really, Mother Nature is way over-compensating for the winter we had last year. But school has started and the Halloween costumes are in the store, so it feels like “fall.” Here in Ashland Main Street Land, fall means our schedule is even […]
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Conflicting stories: Where is Ben (Ashland cold case Part II)
ASHLAND — Ben Brubaker went missing in October of 2005 from Ashland County and there’s been no trace of him since. Until recently, little was known about his disappearance. This series explores new leads, possible scenarios, witness statements and police findings. Part II looks at new conflicting statements from Brubaker’s neighbors and his girlfriend as […]
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Ashland University signs agreement with Quantum Health
ASHLAND — Ashland University President Dr. Carlos Campo Friday signed a corporate partners agreement on Friday with officials from Columbus-based Quantum Health, one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. Quantum Health is the 29th business or organization that has signed a corporate partner agreement with Ashland University within the past several years. Shannon […]
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Ashland trooper arrested for use of a minor in nudity-oriented material
ASHLAND – A trooper from the Ohio Highway Patrol was arrested Friday on charges of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance . The arrest is in connection to an investigation being conducted by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Tyler Anderson, 44, a trooper who had […]
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Pro- and anti-fracking groups clash at Ashland County Commissioners meeting
ASHLAND – Anti-fracking activists and pro-oil and gas industry representatives converged Thursday at an Ashland County Commissioners meeting. George Stark, director of internal affairs for Cabot Oil and Gas’s north region, gave a brief update on the status of his company’s exploratory drilling in the southern part of the county. “You may already know, we […]
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Courtney McNaull talks Pump House, 911 dispatch on WRDL
ASHLAND – With Ashland University back in session for the fall semester, Ashland Source reporter Courtney McNaull resumed her weekly visits to the university’s radio station, 88.9 WRDL. On this week’s segment from the morning show, The Early Bird’s Word, McNaull discussed the latest news on the former Pump House property, Ashland’s 911 dispatching services […]
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Ashland Elks gear up for Labor Day Parade
ASHLAND – It’s not too late for community groups, organizations, businesses and individuals to take part in this year’s Ashland County Labor Day Parade, event co-chair Sean Bartley said Thursday. “This year, the Ashland High School Band will be the featured band. We’ll have cub scout and girl scout troops and numerous business, nonprofit and political […]