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This week on WRDL: Ashland County Honor Bus & Volunteers of America donation
Ashland Source reporters Hayden Gray and Abby Hiday joined WRDL hosts Thursday to discuss two local initiatives. The Ashland County Honor Bus is making its 22nd trip to Washington, D.C., while students at OneSchool…
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from Nov. 5-12
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office handled 704 calls for service from November 5 through November 12, according to the agency’s weekly call log. The office is based on East Main Street in Ashland, Ohio. The log lists…
Ashland Kroc Center invites community to celebrate the season with 3 holiday events
The Ashland Kroc Center is inviting residents to three holiday events in November and December. The schedule includes a free Thanksgiving community meal on Nov. 23, an arts and crafts show on Dec. 5, and a Christmas…
Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce highlights 2026, honors awardees
The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce highlighted its work over the past year at its annual meeting luncheon, attended by more than 200 people. The chamber said it visited 512 members during a four-month “Visit Every…
High school football playoff primer: Hillsdale headlines area teams in regional
Five north-central Ohio high school football teams are set to play in regional semifinals Friday. Hillsdale faces state powerhouse Kirtland, led by quarterback Kael Lewis, who has thrown for 1,955 yards and 23…
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31 Ashland County educators receive fall teacher mini-grants
The Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation awarded fall semester mini-grants to 31 educators in Ashland County. The grants total $8,920 from ACSF and $21,457 from ACCF, supporting…
Trooper Cory Cornwell is Ashland Post Trooper of the Year
Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Cory T. Cornwell has been named the 2026 Trooper of the Year for the Ashland Post. Fellow officers selected him for his leadership, professional ethics, courteous treatment of others…
Friends of Amelia 'Millie' Meyer carry her kindness forward at candlelight vigil
Friends and relatives gathered Wednesday night at Ashland Christian Church to remember Amelia “Millie” Meyer, an Ashland High School student killed in an October 31 multi-vehicle crash. They shared memories, sang and…
8th annual Mayor's Veterans Day Breakfast a chance to leave troubles at the door
Hundreds of veterans joined Ashland officials Wednesday for the eighth annual Mayor’s Veterans Day Breakfast at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club. The free meal was funded by local donations, and veterans were welcomed…
'What does it mean to serve your country?' asks American Legion Post 88 commander
At Ashland’s Veterans Day service on Wednesday, American Legion Harry Higgins Post 88 commander Dave Abbruzzese asked what it means to serve the country. The former Air Force member said service involves more than…
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Ashland Health Dept., EMA partner to strengthen emergency preparedness
The Ashland County Health Department and county Emergency Management Agency have agreed to share staff resources to strengthen emergency preparedness. The arrangement grew from work to program the health department’s…
Mansfield man sentenced to 6 years in prison related to February death in Ashland County
Joseph Doering, 40, of Mansfield was sentenced to six years in prison in connection with the February death of Brandon N. Sheaffer, 26, in Ashland County. The sentence was imposed October 5 in Ashland County Common…
Winter Crisis Program to help keep heat on in Ashland, Knox counties
Ohio’s Winter Crisis Program is accepting applications through March 31, 2027, to help eligible households pay heating bills and avoid service disconnection. The one-time assistance is available to people facing…
Ashland County Honor Bus completes 22nd trip to Washington, D.C.
The Ashland County Veterans Honor Bus recently completed its 22nd trip to Washington, D.C., returning home on Sunday evening. A group of 42 passengers, including 26 veterans, spent three days visiting national monuments…
AU extends contract 3 years for President Jon Peede
Ashland University’s Board of Trustees has extended President Jon Parrish Peede’s contract by three years. The university cited progress during his tenure, which began in June 2024, including endowment growth to nearly…
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Nov. 6: Ashland-area high school football 2nd-round playoff results
The second round of the Ohio high school football playoffs saw dominant performances across the Ashland area. The Hillsdale Falcons secured a decisive 52-14 victory over Mineral Ridge, maintaining their postseason…
Floral designer offers festive holiday arrangements program for Ashland's Art of Gardening Club
Floral designer Barb Stauder of Honey Haven Farm hosted a workshop for the Art of Gardening Club at Peace Lutheran Church in Ashland. The program focused on creating festive holiday arrangements for Thanksgiving and…
Jobs For Ohio's Graduates celebrates new space in downtown Ashland
Jobs For Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) celebrated the grand opening of its new dedicated office space in downtown Ashland on Thursday. The organization, which partners with the Ashland County Department of Jobs and Family…
Here are Ashland police reports for Nov. 3-5
The Ashland Division of Police has released its activity report for November 3-5. During this period, officers responded to 156 calls, resulting in 13 documented incidents, seven citations, and three arrests. The report…
Ashland students donate nearly 200 pounds of clothing to Volunteers of America
Students at the OneSchool Global campus in Ashland donated nearly 200 pounds of clothing to the local chapter of Volunteers of America. The initiative, held in conjunction with National Make a Difference Day, involved…
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Ashland County Sheriff’s Office call logs from Nov. 3-4
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office reported responding to 152 calls for service between November 3 and November 4. These daily logs provide transparency regarding law enforcement activities and public safety incidents…
Ashland community honors the memory of senior Amelia ‘Millie’ Meyer
The Ashland community is mourning the death of 17-year-old Ashland High School senior Amelia "Millie" Meyer, who died following a traffic crash on October 31. Local athletic programs and school officials have expressed…
Ashland community honors the memory of senior Amelia "Millie" Meyer
The Ashland community is mourning the death of 17-year-old high school senior Amelia "Millie" Meyer, who died following a traffic crash on October 31. Meyer was a member of the school's soccer team, and local athletic…
Voters elect Carpenter to Ashland County Board of Commissioners
Brandon Carpenter, 39, has been elected as an Ashland County commissioner after defeating challenger Sandy Bally. Carpenter secured 71.25 percent of the vote in his first run for public office. He plans to focus on…
How did tax levies, Sunday sales fare among Ashland County voters?
Ashland County voters decided on several tax levies during Tuesday's election. A 3.1-mill levy for the Board of Developmental Disabilities was rejected by voters, failing by a narrow margin. Conversely, a 2-mill renewal…
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Melanie Miller wins 3rd term as State Representative
Republican Melanie Miller has secured a third term as state representative for Ohio's 67th House District. Miller defeated Democratic challenger Heather Sample in Tuesday's election, receiving 63.90 percent of the vote…
Jason Chio submits resignation from Ashland City Council
Second Ward Councilman Jason Chio has announced his resignation from the Ashland City Council, effective December 31. Chio, who has served in various public roles for nearly three decades, cited a recent career change…
Coburn Gallery to feature retrospective exhibition of Ashland artist Nov. 12-Dec. 17
The Coburn Art Gallery at Ashland University will host a retrospective exhibition titled “Reflections and Connections” featuring the work of local artist Susan Shafer. The exhibition runs from November 12 through…
Here are Ashland police reports for Nov. 2-3
The Ashland Division of Police reported 74 calls for service between November 2 and November 3. The activity included six specific incidents and one citation issued by officers. These reports are part of the…