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 […]
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Ashland falls to IUP in opener
INDIANA, Pa. — Indiana University Pennsylvania quarterback Karst Hunter threw three touchdown passes as the No. 16 Crimson Hawks rallied for a 24-17 win over No. 12 Ashland on Thursday. Hunter hooked up with Quinn Zinobile on a 46-yard scoring strike with 1:10 remaining in the fourth quarter to break a 17-17 tie. IUP led […]
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AU tangles with IUP in clash between ranked teams
ASHLAND — Another campaign of Ashland University football is upon us and this one begins with a stellar matchup. The 12th-ranked Eagles kick off the 2023 campaign on Thursday at 7 p.m. with an assignment at 16th-ranked Indiana University Pennsylvania. Ashland-IUP is one of only two opening-week Top 25 games in Division II, along with […]
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MVNU prof’s 5 Easy Pieces exhibit at Coburn Gallery Aug. 21
ASHLAND – “Five Easy Pieces,” an exhibition featuring Ohio artist Justin Sorenson, will be hosted by the Ashland University Department of Art + Design and the Coburn Gallery (331 College Ave.) from Aug. 21 to Sept. 24, with an opening reception scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 31, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The reception is free […]
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A new calling: Campo reflects on nine years at Ashland University
ASHLAND — Ashland University President Carlos Campo said he wasn’t looking to leave. Nevertheless, AU announced Aug. 11 that Campo will assume a “new leadership position” outside the university in the next nine to 12 months. Campo has served as AU’s president since June 2015. Last October, the Board of Trustees voted to extend his […]
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1st Congregational Church hosts fundraiser to boost Ukraine kids
MANSFIELD – First Congregational Church will host a heartfelt fundraiser in support of the children of Ukraine on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. located at 640 Millsboro Road, Mansfield. This event aims to raise funds to provide LifePacks for children affected by the devastating consequences of war in Ukraine. The highlight of […]
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Educators participate in MOESC manufacturing teacher boot camp
MANSFIELD – This summer, educators from districts in Crawford County, Morrow County, and Richland County had the opportunity to participate in the first Teacher Business Boot Camps. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center’s Business Advisory Council and Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce partners in each county organized these programs to show teachers what goes on behind […]