ASHLAND – Ashland University’s Environmental Studies Center located at the AU Black Fork Wetlands, 2628 Ashland Road, will host six “Naturalist on Duty” events on one Saturday a month this summer and fall. All six events are free and open to the public. The informal, come-when-you-can style programs are short and flexible. Each provides an […]
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Jury finds Grate guilty on all charges
ASHLAND – The jury in the capital murder case against Shawn Grate found him guilty on every charge and every specification they were asked to consider. Just three and a half hours after beginning deliberations Monday, the 12 jurors returned their unanimous verdict that Grate killed both Elizabeth Griffith and Stacey Stanley, and that he […]
Jury hears closing arguments, begins deliberations
ASHLAND — In his closing arguments in the capital murder case against Shawn Grate Monday, Ashland County Prosecutuor Chris Tunnell characterized Grate as a scheming opportunist. “Everything the defendant does is calculated to benefit him,” Tunnell said of Grate.
Former corrections officer charged with sex offenses arrested in Ashland County
ASHLAND — A former corrections officer and probation officer arrested over the weekend in Ashland County has been indicted by a grand jury on 28 charges related to the alleged sexual assault or attempted sexual assault of nearly a dozen woman under his supervision. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Monday that a Meigs County grand […]
Crestview FFA banquet
Star Chapter.jpg The Crestview FFA honorary degree recipients are pictured above. Outstanding Jrs.jpg Star Greenhand.jpg These Crestview FFA seniors were honored at the April 19 banquet.
2 Crestview FFA students earn American Degrees
OLIVESBURG — The Crestview FFA celebrated the 55th annual Chapter Banquet on April 19. The banquet is a time where members of the Crestview FFA Chapter can recognize their accomplishments and past members accomplishments. Since 1964, the chapter has continued this living tradition, producing 7 Ohio State FFA Degree recipients and 2 American degree recipients […]
Crestview Athletic Boosters thank Modern Woodmen of America for continued support
OLIVESBURG — Local Ashland Modern Woodmen of America chapters were recognized this past April for their continued support to the Crestview community with a plague to be placed on the outside wall of the recently built Crestview Athletics All Purpose Building. Modern Woodmen of America was thanked for their continuous support of the Crestview Athletics […]
Tribute Truck, awards highlight 140-car show at ACWHCC
ASHLAND — Sunny skies and mild temperatures resulted in the best turnout in several years for the Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center Auto Body program’s 15th annual car show on Saturday (May 5). “You can’t ask for a better day at this time of the year,” said program instructor Nick Houmard. “We had cars pulling […]
ODOT cautions Ashland County drivers on these roads this week
ASHLAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its District 3 construction report for the Week of May 7. As a result, Ashland County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads:
British Invasion benefit to honor Jack Kelley May 12
ASHLAND – Ashland University’s Redwood Hall will be rocking May 12 with British Invasion music, dancing, drinks and raffle items to benefit Ashland County Cancer Association and Rape Crisis Domestic Violence Safe Haven of Ashland. But organizer Nancy Wasen says there wouldn’t be a benefit without Jack Kelley. Wasen and her co-organizer, Deb Anderson, have held […]

