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Wooster native struggling with possible after-effects of COVID-19 vaccine
For some, controversy over potential consequences of getting the COVID-19 vaccine or COVID itself is a spirited discussion. For others, like Morgan Ritz, who lives in Canton but spent most of her growing up years and beyond in Wooster, it's personal. When Ritz, an ultrasound technician with a vascular specialty,...
Semi truck driver wanted in alleged hit-and-run: Montville police share details of the crash
MONTVILLE, Ohio — Montville police are searching for the driver responsible in an alleged hit-and-run accident from earlier this week in Medina County. The incident happened shortly after 9 p.m. Monday as police say the semi rear-ended a vehicle in the area of Medina Road and Normandy Park Drive.
‘No more continuances:’ Stanley Gardner murder case set for July trial
ASHLAND — The Ashland man accused of killing his son will get his day in court. Stanley Gardner, 73, faces an aggravated murder charge for allegedly shooting his son, Jason Gardner, in September 2022. He was ready to agree to a plea deal, requiring him to plead guilty to...
Ashland land bank placing liens on 4 homes to be demolished
ASHLAND — To lien or not to lien?. That was the question board members of the Ashland County Land Reutilization Corporation — better known as the Ashland land bank — debated during a recent meeting. After a lengthy discussion, the board unanimously decided to place liens on...
Wooster Parks and Rec would put the signs in the seven city parks if funding allows
Sporting curly locks of hair and an engaging smile, 3 1/2-year-old Wesley Hildebrand attracted attention and potential playmates on a recent visit to Freedlander Park in Wooster. That's typical, according to his mother, Stacey Everhart. A happy child, Wesley is always ready to make a friend. But he faces a...
Crestview student among Firelands Electric’s ‘A Team’
NEW LONDON — Firelands Electric Cooperative has announced the winners of the A Team drawing for the month of April. Brooklyn Smith is a sixth grader at Crestview Middle School and is the daughter of Christopher and Kelly Smith. Payton Lydy, daughter of Jared and Cara Lydy, is a...
Wadsworth and Lodi police blotter for April 26
11:42 a.m. — 100 block of Maple Street; police were made aware of several forged documents that were presented to the Wadsworth Municipal Court. The incident is under investigation. 4:19 p.m. — Broad Street; police received an alert for a stolen license plate from the Flock camera system. The...
Several businesses welcomed to Medina, another celebrates anniversary
MEDINA — After more than a decade in Seville, lifestyle boutique Elements opened its doors to its new location in Medina’s square about six weeks ago. “It has completely exceeded our expectations,” Elements owner Shell Venus said. “It’s been so incredible.”. Elements, 228 S. Court...
Ex-husband violates protection order: Brunswick Hills Township Police Blotter
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When and why urgent care centers may be better option to the emergency room at a hospital
There are about 14, 714 urgent care centers in the US today, with over 200 million patients being seen each year. The average wait time at an urgent care visit is about 60 minutes; the wait time for emergency room visit is around 162 minutes. Urgent care centers are for...
Ashland police reports for April 24-25
ASHLAND — The Ashland Division of Police issued the following reports after officers’ activity from April 24-25. These reports include incidents by date, arrests, citations issued and calls by day organized in chronological order. Incidents. Incidents-By-Date-Range-Order-By-Date-Recorded-2024-04-25T102910.876Download. Arrests. Arrests-2024-04-25T102909.807Download. Citations. Citations-2024-04-25T102908.867Download. Calls. Calls-By-Date-Range-By-Day-2024-04-25T102912.204Download.
Wade-ing into elite company: Crestview thrower takes aim at records nearly 60 years old
OLIVESBURG – It might not be the toughest period during his school day, but study hall has certainly proven to be the most productive for Crestview senior Wade Bolin. Sidelined for the entire 2023 track and field season by a torn ACL, Bolin had to look for other ways to hone his skills in the discus and shot put without practicing or competing.
Ashland expects to pave 12 streets this summer
ASHLAND — Ashland City Council expects to spend $400,000 to resurface 12 streets this summer. The plan pales in comparison to 2023’s program, which led to the resurfacing of 60 streets with $2.6 million. Though this year’s list is not as broad as 2023’s, Ashland mayor Matt Miller...
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