COLUMBUS — For the first time in three tries, Dakota Blanton walked off Ohio high school wrestling’s biggest stage with a smile on his face. The Crestview junior earned an 8-6 decision over Northmor’s Gavin Ramos in the Division III 126-pound seventh-place match at the state meet Saturday at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center. Blanton was […]
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Area wrestlers still in hunt at state meet
COLUMBUS — Clay Eagle ran into a buzz saw Friday night. Crestview’s senior 120-pounder fell to Casstown Miami East’s Graham Shore 9-3 in the championship semifinals of the Division III state tournament but can finish no worse than sixth when action resumes Saturday morning at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center. The projected state champ, Shore ran […]
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Mohican Area Community Fund distributes $53,845
LOUDONVILLE – The Mohican Area Community Fund has disbursed $53,845 in grants to 35 local community programs and charitable services for the first-half of 2018, a 6-percent increase from March 2017. The amount includes smaller grants paid in full for the year. Of this total, 54 percent of agency allocations support health and family service […]
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Ashland Area Chamber presents member awards
ASHLAND – Seven outstanding Ashland area businesses and organizations were recognized for their accomplishments Thursday by the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce at its annual member awards banquet. Award recipients were Ashland Symphony Orchestra (Arts and Culture), Ashland Pregnancy Care Center (Health and Medical Services), The Ashland Link – SHC (Social Services), EVA’s treats (Small […]
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Neos Dance Theatre’s M.A.D.E. highlights arts in Ashland
ASHLAND – In an effort to highlight and empower artists and the arts in Ashland, Neos Dance Theatre is taking up residency in the city March 10 to 17. If You Go What: Neos Dance Theatre presents M.A.D.E. in Ashland When: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 17 Where: Archer Auditorium, Ashland High School Tickets: $10-$18 at […]
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Band Concert Honors Area Middle School Instrumentalists
ASHLAND – In celebration of Music in Our Schools Month, Ashland University Department of Music will host the annual Ashland County Middle School Honors Band on Sunday, March 18, at 4 p.m. in Hugo Young Theatre. The Ashland University Concert Band will be the featured guest ensemble. Joseph Lewis Jr., Ashland University director of bands, […]
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Hillsdale may build new K-12 school using pipeline revenue
JEROMESVILLE – With 20 miles of duel pipeline and a natural gas compressor station all located within its district, Hillsdale Local Schools is preparing for a potential windfall from the recent construction of the Rover Pipeline. While it’s too early to say just how much new revenue the district will receive, superintendent Steve Dickerson said […]