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Ashland police reports for June 11-12
ASHLAND — The Ashland Division of Police issued the following reports after officers’ activity from June 11-12. These reports include incidents by date, arrests, citations issued and calls by day organized in chronological order. Police fielded 76 calls. There were five incidents, one citation and one arrest. Incidents.
Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task force seeks public help finding four individuals
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force seeks the public’s help in finding four individuals as part of its “Fugitives of the Week” list. What was previously known as “Most Wanted” was changed as “Fugitives of the Week” at the request of local authorities.
Amazon driver credited with helping mother, children after rollover crash in Wayne County
The North Lawrence Fire Department is crediting an Amazon delivery driver for helping a mother and two children safely leave their car after it rolled over Sunday at North Mount Eaton and Church roads, located north of Dalton in Wayne County's Baughman Township. The department was dispatched to the crash scene at 9:33 a.m., according to a post on the North Lawrence Fire Department Facebook page. ...
'Be aware': Scammers are attacking everyone from older adults to business professionals
Scams against all age groups and demographics are on the rise in Ohio with no promise of going away anytime soon. Con artists have become so active in the area that the Ashland Police Department reported a 62% increase in fraud and forgery cases in April and May over the two months prior.
Property transfers: Sale prices from $8K-$1M in Holmes, Wayne counties
Berlin Township − Sandra S. Coast to Dominyk Anthony Seldon, 5567 Rhine Road, $165,000. Clark Township − Reuben R. and Betty Yoder to Caleb A. and Rhoda L Yoder, 3548 Township Road 162, $975,000. Lee Arden Beachy to Delbert and Priscilla Hostetler, 1.96 acres, County Road 70, $35,000.
Wooster Peace Collective holding Rally for Peace Monday at City Hall
Wooster Peace Collective has organized a Rally for Peace to be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at Wooster City Hall, 538 N. Market St. Two hundred days after the Oct. 7 attacks, Israel continues to bombard Gaza in its war on Hamas. As a result over 37,000 Palestinians have died, and over 70,000 have been injured, and 70% of these casualties are women and children. More 15,000 children have been orphaned.
Black River welcomes Anthony Stretar as new superintendent
As Superintendent Chris Clark prepares to retire after dedicating the past 10 years to leading Black River School District, Board of Education members and district staff welcome Anthony Stretar as the new superintendent. Stretar currently is the principal at Revere Elementary School and will begin his duties as superintendent Aug....
What's Up? Civil War History takes over Smithville, Party on Patio in Ashland
Main Street Music!, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, downtown Wooster. Main Street Music brings free live music entertainment to the pavilion at Wooster's Historic Downtown Square. Thursday: Old Enough to Know Better; Friday: Cousin Joe’s Band; and Saturday: Ten Penny Bit. See the full schedule at https://www.mainstreetwooster.org/main-street-music. Party on the Patio, 6-9 p.m....
Ashland dog shelter gets food, blankets and cash for strays to honor deceased Nova native
ASHLAND — A Nova man drove into Ashland in his SUV on Monday. It was full of around 40 bags of dog food and a couple of blankets. In his pocket he had some cash. His destination? The Ashland County Dog Shelter. Ross Oehling’s brother, Robert Marcus “Mark” Oehling,...
Juneteenth quilt raffle to benefit NAACP scholarship fund
MANSFIELD — Quilting is about community for Yolanda Allen. It’s an activity that brings people together. It’s also a chance to give back. For forty years, the Chat and Chew Quilter’s Club has met to share a meal and quilt together. In addition to personal projects, they’ve sewn blankets for senior citizens and homebound individuals.
Here is the Ashland Times-Gazette's All-Area Female Track Team
With track season concluded, the Ashland Times-Gazette has selected this season's All-Area Female Track Team. Finished third at Division III state track meet in 3,200 (10:50.09) ... Regional and district champion in 3,200 ... Won 3,200 at Firelands Conference meet for fourth consecutive year ... Won 1,600 at Firelands Conference meet for second straight year ... 3,200 winner at Colonel Crawford, Cowen and Josh/John Olin Night Invitationals ... 1,600 winner at Colonel Crawford, Josh/John Olin Night and Bob Knoll Invitationals.
47 years of buses, maintenance and a buried boot
CENTERBURG – Randy Bradford never realized his high school dream of a career in radio. Instead, this week he will close the book on 47 years in public education when he retires. as director of transportation and building maintenance at Centerburg Local Schools, a position he has held for...
Mansfield to host ‘Operation S.O.S’ on June 22 as part of stream outreach effort
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield is hosting “Operation S.O.S.” on June 22 as part of its stream outreach program. The event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., will take place at North Lake Park. The cleanup effort, which runs through Middle Park and ends...
OSHP: 11-year-old boy who took grandparent’s car hurt in rollover crash
An 11-year-old Navarre boy was transported to a hospital after he allegedly took his grandparent's car then crashed it, causing the car to flip multiple times, according to state troopers.
Wayne Door expands into Ashland with ribbon-cutting at Claremont Avenue store
ASHLAND — Bob Habeger said he has always liked Ashland. The president of Wayne Door said Ashland reminds him of where he grew up. It’s a solid community with good people and strong infrastructure, he said. Not to mention, in Habeger’s eyes, it’s business friendly, which is an asset as his business just expanded to include a location in town.
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