ASHLAND — They may not have qualified for the Division II playoffs, but the Eagles are still soaring. Ashland University will take a seven-game winning streak into Friday’s America’s Crossroads Bowl in Hammond, Ind., against McKendree University. The game is one of four NCAA Division II-sanctioned bowl games and pits the Great Midwest Athletic Conference’s […]
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Familiar foe awaits Ashland in third round of NCAA soccer tournament
ASHLAND — If Ashland University’s historic season is to continue, the Eagles will have to swamp the Lakers for a second time. Ashland (19-0-4) will host Grand Valley (13-3-6) in the late game of an NCAA “Sweet 16” tournament doubleheader Friday at 6 p.m. at Ashland’s Ferguson Field. Emporia State plays Washburn in Friday’s early game. […]
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Loudonville girls hoops shooting for powerhouse status
LOUDONVILLE – There is absolutely nothing typical about the Loudonville girls basketball program. Anyone watching the Redbirds practice for even five minutes can see the pace is frantic. Anyone talking to head coach Tyler Bates for even two minutes can hear the expectations are limitless. Anyone looking at the results from the last seven seasons […]
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From farm to table, Gertz Culinary & Company is sure to satisfy your tastebuds
Whether it’s nourishing company employees at a Christmas party or satisfying sports teams after a big win, Gertz Culinary & Catering has all your culinary needs covered. Founded by Will Skinner, a seasoned chef with over a decade of experience, Gertz Culinary is a Mansfield-based catering company that has become synonymous with exquisite farm-to-table dining […]
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“An Evening with Cathi Campo” benefit concert set for Oct. 20
ASHLAND – Ashland University will host a benefit concert, “An Evening with Cathi Campo,” on Friday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in the John C. Myers Convocation Center (638 Jefferson St.). Campo will sing selections from the songbook of musical theatre while accompanied by a jazz trio. Campo is the niece of famed American singer […]
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AU challenges $6 million fine from U.S. Dept. of Ed.
ASHLAND — Ashland University is contesting a $6 million fine levied by the U.S. Department of Education for “improper Pell packaging and return of Title IV funds,” according to court documents. The fine, according to a July 10 decision from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Hearings and Appeals, has to do with the […]
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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 […]
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AU welcomes large freshmen class, sees steady enrollment numbers
ASHLAND — After a spring of cuts thanks to low enrollment, Ashland University saw a leap in its freshmen class numbers this year. According to Keith Ramsdell, AU’s vice president for enrollment management and marketing, 508 freshmen students enrolled this fall. That total is up from 466 new students last year. “That definitely tells us […]
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Eagles searching for first win in GMAC opener against Hillsdale
ASHLAND — Trevor Bycznski and his Ashland teammates aren’t ready to wave the white flag just yet. The Eagles still have plenty to play for. AU is searching for its first win of the season after a pair of near-misses against nationally-ranked opponents. Ashland squandered fourth-quarter leads in losses to IUP and top-ranked Ferris State […]
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Beast of Burden: Ashland man walks 768 miles with son on back
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Dr. Christopher R. Chartier, a psychology professor at Ashland University. ASHLAND — In early 2020, at the start of a 15-month sabbatical from work, and going a bitstir-crazy during peak pandemic restrictions, I decided to start hiking theyoungest of my three sons — Kai — around town in […]