ASHLAND — Nearly a year and a half after Foundations Community Childcare opened its doors, staff cut the ribbon on a brand new outdoor playground. The playground was paid for using a $300,000 federal Transportation, Housing and Urban Development grant. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, parents and community stakeholders ogled at the sandy areas decorated with […]
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AU mourns passing of Lucille Ford, former professor, dean, provost & board member
ASHLAND – When one thinks of Lucille Ford, Ph.D., many things come to mind – university educator, community leader and trailblazer, to name a few. Lecturer, political activist and someone who put God and family first in her life are a few more of the many ways Ford is remembered. Ford was a former Ashland […]
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Mapleton teen’s autopsy report reveals cause of death
NANKIN — The death of a teen who collapsed at Mapleton’s Homecoming football game in September was because of myocarditis, according to a Monday afternoon press release from the Ashland County Coroner’s Office. Breanne McKean’s cause of death, myocarditis, is an inflammation of the heart muscles. The press release from the coroner’s office stated myocarditis’ […]
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Ashland County Wildlife Conservation League works on 200-year-old log cabin preservation project
ASHLAND — A 200-year-old log cabin stands on the land of the Ashland County Wildlife Conservation League, and a volunteer-run project is seeking funding to make sure it’s preserved in its original state for future generations. Scarlett Raines, who works as a librarian for Hillsdale Local Schools, has headed up the league’s preservation committee. She […]
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Loudonville school board approves deal for Greenhouse Project
LOUDONVILLE – The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District (LPEVSD) Board of Education (BOE) has passed a resolution to move forward with the Greenhouse Project at Loudonville High School. Based on the recommendation of Garmann Miller, the BOE has awarded Yoder Produce Inc. the base bid contract valued at $473,899.46. “As a district, we look forward […]
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UDPATE: Mapleton student’s memorial service slated for Oct. 7
UPDATE: This story was updated at 4:19 p.m. with a PDF from the Ashland County Coroner’s Office. NANKIN — A memorial service has been set for a Mapleton High School student who collapsed during Homecoming festivities Friday night. A Tuesday press release from Mapleton Local Schools stated services for Breanne McKean, 17, will take place […]