Editor’s note: Richland Source is posting daily updates on Mansfield native Matthew Failor’s efforts at the 2024 Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Updates post daily at 8 a.m. (UPDATE: Matthew Failor ended his 24-hour rest period Thursday at 10:04 a.m. AKST (2:04 p.m. EST) and has resumed mushing on the Iditarod trail with still 15 dogs […]
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No. 1-ranked Eagles set tone for March with GMAC quaretrfinal blowout of Findlay
ASHLAND — One game at a time. That’s what the Ashland University women’s basketball team tells itself, but the Eagles have to know they’re only seven games away from winning it all — for the second year in a row. Tuesday night’s victorious matchup in Kate’s Gymnasium against the Findlay Oilers got them one step […]
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Shelby tops Willard in battle of state-ranked Division II powers
Fueled by five players scoring double-digits, Shelby overpowered Willard 89-67 in Friday’s non-conference clash at Bob Haas Gymnasium.
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Riding around the world in 3,615 Days; A 24,901-mile voyage to nowhere
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Christopher Chartier, a tenured psychology professor at Ashland University. Chartier previously submitted a story for Ashland Source that involved hiking with his son. ASHLAND — I just completed a very me goal. Allow me to briefly bask. Out in the sunshine this afternoon, I finished a cycling trip […]
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Monroeville cruises to Firelands Conference wrestling crown ahead of Plymouth, Crestview
GREENWICH – The Monroeville wrestling team is getting better and better at winning Firelands Conference Championships. On Saturday, the Eagles stretched their title streak to three straight years, blowing by runner-up Plymouth, 207-121, for the first FC three-peat since Crestview’s run of five in a row from 2007 through 2011. It was much more of […]
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6th-ranked Loudonville blasts Raiders, finishes dominant regular season
LOUDONVILLE – The Loudonville girls basketball team celebrated its seniors, shot the lights out, then cut the nets down Saturday afternoon. Now the Redbirds’ season can begin. Not shy all year about stating its No. 1 priority of making a run to the Division IV Final Four, Loudonville bludgeoned visiting Columbia 88-49 at The Cage. […]
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“Merrily We Roll Along” coming to AU’s Hugo Young Theatre Feb. 15 to 18
ASHLAND – The Ashland University Department of Theatre’s next production will be “Merrily We Roll Along,” a Stephen Sondheim and George Furth musical to be held Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 15 to 18, at the Hugo Young Theatre. The Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s matinee is at 2 p.m. […]
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Ashland-area chorus begins rehearsals, seeks performers
ASHLAND – The Ashland Area Chorus, a community-based mixed choir, has announced its spring 2024 season. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ashland University in the Center for the Arts (formerly the Arts and Humanities building), room 242, starting this Monday, Jan. 8. The Ashland Area Chorus will perform a program […]
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AU presidential search officially underway
ASHLAND — Ashland University announced on its website Tuesday that the search for a new president has officially launched. “I am grateful to the AU community for providing valuable insight that helped inform the Presidential Search Committee’s understanding of the skills and attributes and important work ahead for Ashland’s next leader,” stated James Hess, chair […]
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TreVeyon Henderson football camp set for Dec. 17 in Ashland
ASHLAND — The TreVeyon Youth Football Camp is coming to Ashland on Sunday, Dec. 17. The camp will take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Niss Athletic Center on the campus of Ashland University. Ohio State junior running back TreVeyon Henderson will be the featured instructor. Campers ages 6 to 18 are welcome at […]