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3 escape Polk house fire thanks to smoke alarm, firefighters say
POLK, Ohio (WOIO) - Three people escaped a house fire in Polk early Saturday morning thanks to smoke alarms that woke them up, according to a press release from Polk Jackson Perry Fire District. A house fire in the 3100 block of Kinata Court in Cinnamon Lake was reported via...
Community Foundation match program available for new named endowment fund
As Ashland County Community Foundation celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, it also reaches the milestone of having given back $30 million to the community in the form of grants, scholarships and distributions. To mark the occasion, ACCF is offering 30 one-time 30th Anniversary Grants to encourage individuals, families, organizations...
Davy Outdoor Education Center project receives $700,000 in state funding
The Ashland County Park District was awarded $700,000 from the State Capital Budget Bill. This grant will significantly contribute to the development of the Davy McClure Outdoor Education Center. The Park District was informed of the grant by state Rep. Melanie Miller and Sen. Mark Romanchuk. The Davy McClure Outdoor...
Extreme heat poses risk for people of all ages, especially those ages infant-4 and over 65
With summer in full swing kids and adults alike head outside to parks, pools and other activities exposing everyone to the heat that seems to be setting in, it is important during these warm weather days we all understand and recognize when someone is having a heat-related emergency. Heat exhaustion...
5K run, walk planned for 35th anniversary of Mihaljevic abduction
The remains of Amy Mihaljevic of Bay Village were found in Ashland County’s Ruggles Township on Feb. 8, 1990. Investigative reports say that it is likely her remains were disposed of shortly after she was abducted by an unknown person Oct. 27, 1989. The Mihaljevic case’s investigation remains open...
New building wouldn't take away parking or campsites, will 'open up opportunities' for Ashland
Ashland County’s fairgrounds is improving weekly this summer, and the plan is to keep that momentum going by building a $6 million Civic Center, starting during the fair's 175th anniversary year in 2025. Commissioners approved $123,000 for grandstand repairs June 13, and on Thursday the Agricultural Society presented plans...
Ashland Memories: Polk armory - a headquarters during its community years
The Polk armory served as the county’s headquarters for Company C of the Ohio National Guard for 12 years, and after Company C disbanded in 1899, the village purchased it from the state for $440. During the last 72 years of its existence, the armory building served as a...
Ashland County students receive Samaritan Hospital Foundation scholarships
The Samaritan Hospital Foundation offered scholastic awards to graduates residing in Ashland County, UH Samaritan Medical Center employees and their immediate family members. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled or accepted in an accredited program in the areas of nursing, medicine, or allied medical studies. Samaritan Hospital Foundation (SHF)...
Targeted for funding - Fair, lift stations, fire training, Davy McClure Outdoor Education
COLUMBUS − Eleven projects totally about $4.4 million in Ashland County will benefit from the passage of Substitute House Bill 2 by the Ohio House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill is the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, according to state Rep. Melanie Miller...
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