ASHLAND — Two Ashland families who bonded over a shared struggle with epilepsy have begun a tradition to help spread awareness of the disorder. The Sanders and Anderson families traveled to Washington D.C. over the weekend to take part in the April 14 National Walk for Epilepsy on the national mall. It was their second […]
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Ashland city, county health districts to merge
ASHLAND — After about three years of talks, the City of Ashland and Ashland County have reached an agreement to streamline operations in the Ashland County-City Health Department to a joint district. City council unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract for the Ashland County General Health District Board to […]
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Second community conversation on opioids planned in Ashland for April 21
ASHLAND — Multiple Ashland County agencies are sponsoring a community conversation April 21 to follow up February’s public forum on the issue of “What Can We Do about the Opiate Epidemic.” The Center for Civic Life at Ashland University, the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County and the Ashland County Council on Alcohol and […]
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Ashland’s Dr. Lucille Ford inducted into OFIC Hall of Excellence
ASHLAND – Ashland native Dr. Lucille Ford was selected as a 2018 inductee into The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges’ (OFIC) Hall of Excellence and she attended the induction ceremony held in Columbus last week. An emeritus trustee of Ashland University, Dr. Ford served the University as provost, dean and professor, and also received a […]
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ODOT urges Ashland County drivers to use caution on these roads
ASHLAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its weekly construction schedule. As a result, Ashland County drivers should use caution on these roads this week:
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Ashland County Parks to add amenities, launch new website
ASHLAND — Ashland County Park District regulars can expect to see some amenities popping up this year. Also, people new to the parks will soon be able to learn more about the district’s offerings through a new website. The park district is working its way through some improvements made possible by a levy approved by […]
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86th Mehock Relays
IMG_4325.jpg IMG_4333.jpg IMG_4336.jpg IMG_4337.jpg IMG_4338.jpg IMG_4341.jpg IMG_4346.jpg IMG_4347.jpg IMG_4351.jpg IMG_4353.jpg IMG_4355.jpg IMG_4358.jpg IMG_4363.jpg IMG_4364.jpg IMG_4366.jpg IMG_4369.jpg IMG_4376.jpg IMG_4377.jpg IMG_4379.jpg IMG_4383.jpg IMG_4386.jpg IMG_4398.jpg IMG_4399.jpg IMG_4407.jpg IMG_4408.jpg IMG_4410.jpg IMG_4411.jpg IMG_4415.jpg IMG_4420.jpg IMG_4423.jpg IMG_4239.jpg St. Peter’s Alysse Wade clears the final hurdle during the prelims of the 100 meter hurdles Saturday at the 86th Mehock Relays at Malabar […]
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Sandra Tunnell: Watch for flowers, events in downtown Ashland this spring
ASHLAND — Hello, friends of downtown Ashland! It seems like ages since we last communicated with you via the Fourth Estate, and we’re excited to be back and sharing all that is happening in our gorgeous downtown via the Ashland Source. Reviewing our notes, it looks like we haven’t had any downtown press communication since […]
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High School Baseball: Madison vs. Hillsdale
Madison’s Jaycob Stone bats against Hillsdale during a regular season game. The Rams will open Division I tournament play at Toledo Central Catholic on May 9. IMG_3998.jpg Madison’s Cal Rickert was selected the Ohio Cardinal Conference Player of the Year.
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Drug problem in Ashland shifting from opiates to meth
ASHLAND – These days, Ashland Police and METRICH drug task force detective Brian Evans get more calls about crystal meth than heroin. He estimates Ashland police officers find methamphetamine about three to five times as frequently as they find marijuana during traffic stops.
