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College of Education has fully implemented science of reading into curriculum
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has fully implemented science of reading standards— research-based literacy instruction—in its Dwight Schar College of Education curriculum to align with the expectations of state lawmakers as well as the many school districts it works with. Lisa Vernon-Dotson, Ph.D. (pictured third from left),...
Ashland County Property Transfers from June 2024
ASHLAND — The following is a complete list of Ashland County property transfers from the Ashland County Auditor’s office from May 28 to June 25. Property transfers are published monthly by Ashland Source. Ashland. 950 Avalon Drive, Ashland; Ok S. Roller, Michael S. Roller, Jr., Kelly Roller and...
Fireworks show set to start at 9:30 p.m. Thursday in Ashland
The annual Ashland Community Fireworks will move this year to Freer Field. According to Mayor Matt Miller, with the improvements to the grounds and facilities at Community Stadium, where fireworks were held previously, the move was necessary to meet safety guidelines. The show will begin at 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Visitors...
Ashland University graduate Trevor Bassitt qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics in 400m hurdles
EUGENE, Ore. — Another athlete with Northeast Ohio ties is headed to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. On Sunday night, Ashland University graduate Trevor Bassitt qualified for his first Olympic games after finishing third in the men's 400-meter hurdles with a time of 47.82 seconds. During his time...
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...
Boys basketball transfer roundup 2024: Which standouts suited up for new schools at Midwest Live?
SANDUSKY, Ohio — With last weekend’s Midwest Live comes the first look at some familiar faces in new places. Here are the boys basketball transfers around Northeast Ohio spotted after their appearances with new teams at Midwest Live:. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
179th Cyberspace Wing, Richland Area Chamber host coding camp for high schoolers
MANSFIELD — A new camp in Richland County aims to help high school students find local training resources for careers in technology. The four-day “Electronics for Beginners” class culminated with 13 students presenting their final projects they built using Arduino programming kits on June 27. A Microsoft...
2024 Northeast Ohio Baseball Coaches Association All-District teams
The Northeast Ohio Baseball Coaches Association released its 2024 all-district teams. The NEOBCA includes more than 200 schools and serves Ashland, Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne counties. NEOBCA Division I all-district. First Team: Brady Sasse, North Royalton, P; Hunter Winston, Highland,...
Fourth of July travel will be booming; get ready for crowded roads
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you’re among the approximately 25 percent of Americans heading out of town for the Fourth of July holiday, be prepared. Whether it’s a flight, a train, a car or a cruise ship, holiday travel is back. “Recovery in travel appears to have finally taken place, but it’s taken us almost […]
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
Alzheimer’s Association’s Empowered Caregiver Program coming to Marblehead
Among Ohio caregivers, 63.7% have chronic health conditions, 27.8% have depression, and 17.4% are in poor physical health, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. To help with these stresses and challenges, the Alzheimer’s Association offers “The Empowered Caregiver” programs. During...
Mansfield audience embraces inaugural Cypher City Hip Hop Festival
MANSFIELD – Fairhaven Hall at the Richland County Fairgrounds came alive on Saturday as it hosted Mansfield’s first-ever Cypher City Hip Hop Festival. The event, organized by Ryan James of U.P.N.O. Music, showcased a vibrant array of local and regional hip-hop talent. The festival featured live music, food...
Yes, hurricanes impact Ohio. Does record-setting Hurricane Beryl pose a threat to region?
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest storm to become a Category 5 Hurricane in history, is approaching North America and will likely hit Mexico Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Several deaths are already attributed to the powerful, record-setting storm as of Tuesday as it made its way through the Caribbean...
Mahoning Valley Historical Society receives $1.35M from state Capital Budget
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society (MVHS) will receive a total of $1.35 million from the state of Ohio in the new biennial Capital Budget. MVHS will receive $750,000 from the One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund, and $600,000 from the 2025-2026 capital budget. These funds are part of the $3.5...
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