ASHLAND – Although the chaotic primary season may have some questioning the state of our country, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted believes American democracy is alive and well. “Democracy works. It’s the greatest system in the history of the world. And it’s going to work right here in Ohio,” Husted said.
Ashland Source
Lawless sentenced to 20 years in trafficking, assault cases
ASHLAND – After a one month reprieve due to a clerical error, Richard Lawless discovered his fate Tuesday afternoon: 20 years in prison. Ashland County Common Pleas Judge Ronald P. Forsthoefel handed down the sentence, which agreed with the suggested sentence in the plea agreement made by Ashland County prosecutors, Lawless’ attorney, James Mayer, and […]
Tri-County Women’s Golf Tournament tees off in July
MANSFIELD — It’s not as big as it was in its heyday, but the event formerly known as the Richland County Women’s Golf Tournament is regaining its footing. The Tri-County Women’s Golf Tournament featuring players from Richland, Crawford and Ashland counties will tee off July 27 at Pebble Creek Golf Club and conclude July 29 […]
Black Fork Bottoms is a uniquely beautiful local spot
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published in Heart of Ohio Magazine and is being republished through a collaboration with Richland Source. See Heart of Ohio Magazine’s website at http://www.heartofohiomagazine.com/ I was born, raised and still live in Ashland County. Growing up on a dairy farm just outside Polk we stayed pretty close to home, so […]
Crowds enjoy up-close view of balloons
ASHLAND – For the second night in a row, the wind grounded balloons at BalloonFest activities, but this time, it was a lack of wind that kept pilots from flying. Around 6 p.m., pilots met and determined they would be able to fly out from Freer Field so preparations were made for a launch. At […]
Kids enjoy annual Push ‘Em Pull ‘Em Parade
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Balloons sail over Freer Field in competition
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BalloonFest Night 2
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Winds ground balloons on 2nd night of Ashland BalloonFest
ASHLAND – Windy weather grounded the 33 hot air balloons that were set to take flight Friday for Ashland’s BalloonFest. A little after 7:30 p.m., the decision was made that the pilots would not be able to take off due to high winds which were gusting up to 15 mph. Organizers held out hope that […]
Flight over Ashland an amazing journey
ASHLAND – Since the dawn of time, man has longed to fly. While we still can’t quite soar like the eagles, riding in a hot air balloon is a pretty amazing experience. I had been lucky enough to fly in a hot air balloon once before in 2005, but I was very excited when I […]

