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Julia Child scholar performance kicks off 25th annual Ashland Chautauqua
ASHLAND — Julia Child famously said “a party without cake is really just a meeting.”. Though cake wasn’t on the menu Tuesday, Karen Vuranch — a veteran Ashland Chautauqua scholar — was a sweet substitute to the real Child. Vuranch, an Ashland University graduate, performed...
Mansfield City appoints new middle, high school administrators
MANSFIELD — A new crop of administrators is taking the reins at Mansfield Middle and Mansfield Senior High School. The Mansfield City School board appointed two head principals and three assistant principals during its July 9 and 16 meetings. Kris Beasley will be the new high school principal this...
Clock ticking for $3.5 million in ARPA-funded projects at Mansfield Municipal Building
MANSFIELD — The clock is ticking on about $3.5 million in planned improvements to the Mansfield Municipal Building. The work will be funded through American Rescue Plan Act funds, a request from former Mayor Tim Theaker that City Council approved more than two years ago. Money funded by ARPA...
City Council decides to have 2nd reading of repealing medical marijuana prohibitions
Nothing has been easy regarding marijuana dispensaries coming to the city of Mansfield. Following two months of discussion, debate and impassioned pleas on both sides of the issue, Mansfield City Council voted 5-3 last month not to impose a six-month moratorium on marijuana dispensaries. Members were scheduled to vote Tuesday...
Celebrate 30 years of 'Shawshank Redemption' just 2 hours from Detroit
To some, going from Michigan to Ohio might feel like breaking into prison. But for any Michigan movie fan brave enough to skip over the border, the city of Mansfield — just over a two-hour drive from Detroit — is a destination spot for fans of “Shawshank Redemption.” The best part: To get there, there is no tunneling or sewage pipe climbing required. You can see it all from the comfort of your car. For the 30th...
Richland 25: Crestview boys hoops, Clear Fork softball come in at Nos. 12 and 13
MANSFIELD — The Richland 25 is just one week away from the Top 10. The summer project dedicated to previewing the Top 25 teams returning to Richland County in 2024-25 just passed the midway point and the teams are getting better and better each week. Let's meet Nos. 12 and 13. ...
Stars shine at Mansfield Sr. passing scrimmage
MANSFIELD — Even without one of the top high school quarterbacks in the country, the Mansfield Senior passing scrimmage lived up to its marquee billing. Senior High welcomed some of the premier programs in Ohio to Arlin Field for its annual seven-on-seven tournament on a sun-soaked Tuesday. Two-time defending...
How do the five Mansfield Senior alums rate in EA Sports' College Football 25?
MANSFIELD — It's what every kid dreams about. Being in a video game. Five Mansfield Senior grads are living that dream as part of EA Sports' College Football 25 which was released on Monday. VIDEO GAME:They're in the game: Several Tygers alums to be featured in EA Sports' College...
Law enforcement checks out about 300 vehicle drivers Friday
About 300 vehicles went through an OVI checkpoint Friday, when drivers were checked for impairment. The event was held by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, with the assistance of the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office and the Ashland Police Department, on Claremont Avenue in Ashland from 8-10 p.m. Friday. The...
Little Flock Fellowship Church hosting invites youth to vacation Bible School
Little Flock Fellowship Church will hold vacation Bible School for children in grades preschool-six 6-8 p.m. July 22-July 26. Little Flock Fellowship Church is located at 1149 County Road 30A, Ashland, just outside of Mifflin. There will be games, snacks, Bible teaching, crafts and prizes. For more information, call the...
Jake's Take: Five takeaways from Mansfield Senior's 7 on 7 Tournament at Arlin Field
MANSFIELD — Football was back at Arlin Field and all seemed to be right in the world again. Mansfield Senior hosted its ultra competitive 7 on 7 tournament on Tuesday morning as footballs were flying right in the heart of the city. There is nothing like football at Arlin Field. I caught a majority...
Top men's fastpitch softball teams set to play at Ashland's Brookside Park
Local men's fastpitch softball fans have the opportunity to watch some of the nation's best teams as the Fourth annual Ashland Invitational is set to take place Friday, July 19 through the 21. All games will be played at the Brookside Park Main Diamond, with the opening game on Friday...
Ashland police reports for July 15-16
ASHLAND — The Ashland Division of Police issued the following reports after officers’ activity from July 15-16. These reports include incidents by date, arrests, citations issued and calls by day organized in chronological order. Police fielded 69 calls. There were four incidents, one citation and one arrest. Incidents.
‘It’s been a super long process’: Ex-Jaguar hoops star Crews to play for Ashland
Former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout Jaron Crews has found a new home. Crews, a guard, announced on Friday that he has committed to play for Ashland University, an NCAA Division II program. The school is located in Ashland, Ohio, which sits about halfway between Columbus and Cleveland. “I built a...
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