ASHLAND — When Santa Claus visits Ashland later this week, he’ll be able to stay overnight once again, thanks to Ashland residents Mitch Johnson and Jake Moody. The two have […]
Tracy Leturgey, Staff Writer
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COMTEX celebrates grand opening of Ashland facility, brings 55 new jobs
ASHLAND — Central Ohio Medical Textiles (COMTEX) celebrated its recognized its new Ashland location Friday, Dec. 13 with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. The new $20 million facility […]
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What does Rover Pipeline’s appeal mean for Hillsdale’s building plans?
JEROMESVILLE — Hillsdale Local School District’s timeline to build a new K-12 school building currently remains unhindered, despite the recent news around its potential funding from Rover Pipeline. Upon receiving […]
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Ashland man paints butterfly wings as tribute to daughter and for suicide awareness
ASHLAND — Most of Rafael Serrano’s artwork in downtown Ashland has been done admittedly as acts of vandalism. It’s the Ashland man’s attempt to give Main Street “unique character,” but […]
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Living history: 94-year-old Jeanne recalls life in Loudonville
ASHLAND — Jeanne Griffin doesn’t recite Loudonville’s history from a book. The 94-year-old volunteer at the village’s Cleo Redd Fisher Museum has lived it since 1939 when her family moved […]
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Loudonville teen helps develop phone game to support mother’s nonprofit
LOUDONVILLE — When Bethany Paterson set out to open a nonprofit on Loudonville’s Main Street, her son Christopher Paterson was only in first grade. Now 14, Christopher says didn’t think he […]
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Belly Busters BBQ readies its annual Thanksgiving feast for hundreds
ASHLAND — For Linda and Will Anderson, feeding and taking care of people is a way of life. The Ashland couple opened Belly Busters BBQ and began serving up southern […]
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WWII veteran Gorman, 97, speaks at American Legion for Veterans Day
ASHLAND — A former World War II military pilot, 97-year-old Jim Gorman is a rarity. Nearly three-quarters of a century after WWII’s conclusion, it’s become increasingly unusual to hear first-hand stories […]
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Owners of Uniontown Brewing Company receive SBA Spark Award
ASHLAND — The owners of Uniontown Brewing Company on Main Street were recognized Friday morning for their role in revitalizing downtown Ashland. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Columbus District Office […]
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A new chapter for Neos Dance Theatre: Executive director accepts job in Mississippi
ASHLAND — Ashland native and co-founder of Neos Dance Theatre, Bobby Wesner announced Thursday that he has accepted a position as senior instructor of dance and resident choreographer for the dance department […]