ASHLAND – Cancer survivor Nancy Wasen has fought “the beast” and lived to tell the story. Spurred by her own survival story, Wasen is determined to give back and help in the fight against cancer. Her efforts have taken many different forms in the years since her battle, and this weekend, she is volunteering at […]
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Career Center principal explains reasons behind ‘career wear’ move
ASHLAND – The Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center’s decision to require students to wear “career wear” is just the latest move by the school to prepare students for life after graduation, principal Rod Cheyney said. “This is just another thing to get these kids prepared to get out there in the workforce,” Cheyney said. “They […]
Puppets bring ‘Monsters of Baseball’ to life for youngsters
ASHLAND – A team of colorful puppets and two creative actors/puppeteers entertained a group of youngsters and their parents Thursday afternoon during a Corner Park performance of “Monsters of Baseball” by Madcap Puppets. Madcap Puppets is a Cincinnati-based non-profit puppet company that is nationally recognized for engaging and original children’s theatre productions. Thursday’s performance in […]
Madcap Puppets
DSC_1563.JPG DSC_1567.JPG DSC_1578.JPG DSC_1580.JPG DSC_1581.JPG DSC_1586.JPG Bartley’s mother tells him he needs to round up all the monsters. DSC_1595.JPG DSC_1610.JPG IMG_0955.JPG IMG_0958.JPG IMG_0961.JPG IMG_0967.JPG IMG_0968.JPG IMG_0977.JPG IMG_0982.JPG IMG_0993.JPG IMG_1001.JPG IMG_1003.JPG IMG_1007.JPG IMG_1010.JPG IMG_1020.JPG IMG_1027.JPG IMG_1042.JPG IMG_1048.JPG IMG_1059.JPG IMG_1070.JPG IMG_4608.JPG Casey explains to Bartley about how monsters are OK during “Monsters of Baseball.”
Sundown Sounds concerts bring live music to downtown Ashland
ASHLAND – The sounds of live music will fill the air in downtown Ashland every Friday night this month as the Sundown Sounds Summer Concert Series returns. Sponsored by Ashland Main Street, four local musical acts will perform during August from 5 to 7 p.m. at PNC Park.
8th Annual Pawzfest set for Saturday
ASHLAND – The 8th Annual Pawzfest will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Ashland County Fairgrounds. Activities will get under way at 8:30 a.m. with the Pawz for a Cawz 5k race and 2k Doggie Dash fun run. Admission to the Humane Society of Ashland County event is free, but donations will be […]
‘Air Bear’ to visit Ashland for final Fun Fabulous Friday
ASHLAND — Excitement will be on the ground at the Corner Park and in the air as the Akron Children’s Hospital pediatric medical transport helicopter “Air Bear” lands behind the city building parking lot as part of this Friday’s final Fun Fabulous Friday event for the United Way of Ashland County. The “Crazy Days of […]
Ashland library moves into the future with re-dedication ceremony
ASHLAND – The Ashland Public Library officially launched a new era Monday afternoon with a ribbon cutting and re-dedication following a nearly three-month renovation project. “This renovation is a cornerstone to our mission to connect people with ideas, information and inspiration. We are excited to start this next chapter in our history of serving the […]
Ashland Library Ribbon Cutting and Dedication
IMG_0918.JPG IMG_0921.JPG SoftPlay, a North Carolina-based company, designed this play area for the Ashland Public Library. IMG_0925.JPG IMG_0938.JPG IMG_0941.JPG Three plaques will be placed in the lobby to mark the completion of the renovation project. Two are in memory of Ines Page and Nancy Stockwell, whose donations made the project possible. The third bears the […]
Hillary Clinton makes brief stop in Ashland Sunday
ASHLAND – Just days after the end of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton made an impromptu stop at Grandpa’s Cheesebarn. After making a campaign stop in Youngstown Saturday, Secretary Clinton made stops in the Cleveland area before travelling to Columbus for another stop Sunday. En route, Clinton and her […]

