BalloonFest continues Friday and Saturday, weather permitting, with morning and evening balloon launches.
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Ashland disabled Navy vet to ride in Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure with a stop in Shelby
Approaching her 60th birthday in September, McGarity has dealt with issues in her right foot since she was 10 years old.
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Cicely Esterline crowned Miss Ohio’s Teen 2026
ASHLAND — Cecily Esterline claimed the spotlight Friday night, earning the Miss Ohio’s Teen crown. Representing Miss Shawnee’s Teen, the Circleville resident emerged from 17 contestants competing for the title. Esterline will represent Ohio in Miss America’s Teen competition. “I’m still in shock, I can’t believe it,” Esterline said moments after winning the crown. Esterline […]
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2026 Miss Ohio prelims wrap up; winner to be crowned Saturday
Miss Ohio week continues Friday evening at Archer Auditorium, 1440 King Road in Ashland, with the Miss Ohio Teen competition.
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News Man Weekly: Westinghouse, Miss Ohio Parade and the Ashland BalloonFest
The old News Man gets crankier than usual (if that’s possible) when people say there is nothing to do in Mansfield.
Posted inCommunity Life
Hometown hero: Ashland’s Katie Harrigan pursues Miss Ohio title in her own backyard
Katie Harrigan is pursuing the Miss Ohio title. But the crown is not the only thing she hopes to take away from the experience in her own backyard.
Posted inOpen Source
Open Source: Madison grad plans Ashland condo community
Early stages of the project date back to February 2021 when Hunsinger Builders purchased the nearly 60-acre farmland property.
Posted inLife and Culture
Mansfield resident brings ‘bubbly’ personality to Miss Ohio Teen stage
MaKayla Lawrence always wears a sash and a smile. The former says “Miss Greater Cleveland’s Teen,” while the latter says she’s ready to give the best version of herself every day.
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Ontario learning center owner opens kids resale shop in Ashland
Clover Kids Resale Shop is a locally owned resale shop offering high-quality, gently used items for babies, children and teens.
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Lyn-Way waitress serves up a slice of life
Lainie Rose has worked at other area restaurants, but she finally found a home waitressing at Lyn-Way in Ashland.
