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OhioHealth Mansfield and Shelby Hospitals’ Director of Critical Care To Retire After More Than 40 Years
SHELBY — After more than 40 years of caring for patients and moving healthcare forward, OhioHealth Mansfield and Shelby Hospitals’ Director of Critical Care, Theresa Roth, PhD, RN, is retiring. Roth is ending her career where she started it. She received her diploma of nursing from Mansfield General...
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...
Ashland County Park District expands Avian Acres Farm Park with over 45 acres
PERRY TOWNSHIP — The Ashland County Park District is thrilled to announce the expansion of Avian Acres Farm Park by over 45 acres, made possible through the support of the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation program and a generous local contribution. Situated in Perry Township along the scenic Jerome...
Amish Country Byway wins national award for leveraging resources
MILLERSBURG – The Amish Country Byway of Ohio is a winner of the 2024 Byway Award for Leveraging Resources. The award is given by the National Scenic Byway Foundation. It is one of the foundation’s eight national awards presented annually. The Amish Country Byway Committee, along with the...
Five new members added to Fredericktown Hall of Honor
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown Local Schools have welcomed five new inductees into the district’s alumni hall of honor. The hall of honor recognizes graduates, living and deceased, who, through their exemplary actions and achievements reflect positively on the Fredericktown Local Schools so that present-day students may identify with their efforts and establish goals for the future.
Commissioners express gratitude for dog wardens, officers and staff for work they do
Animal shelter workers are vital in providing temporary housing, medical care and love to homeless and abandoned animals, and finding them forever homes. In addition to hands-on work with animals, the professionals play a crucial role in educating pet owners about proper care and responsible pet ownership. By sharing their knowledge and expertise, they help to create healthier and happier communities for animals and humans.
Ashland police reports for April 25-26
ASHLAND — The Ashland Division of Police issued the following reports after officers’ activity from April 25-26. 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-44Download. Arrests. Arrests-34Download. Citations. Citations-72Download. Calls. Calls-By-Date-Range-By-Day-45Download.
Encounter with Ontario DARE officer led to new Mansfield assistant police chief
MANSFIELD — Michael Napier was a fifth-grade student when he met an Ontario police officer name Randy Hutchinson in a DARE class. “Ever since then, I knew I wanted to be a police officer,” Napier said Thursday. Hutchinson is now the mayor of Ontario. And that youngster he...
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.
Mohican Wildlife Weekend highlights region’s natural recreation spots
MANSFIELD — From night hikes to planetarium presentations and birding boat tours, there’s something for everyone during this year’s Mohican Wildlife Weekend. Mohican Wildlife Weekend is an annual event highlighting the Greater Mohican Area located in Ohio’s Ashland and Richland Counties. Special programs feature the area’s abundant wildlife, vast recreation opportunities and diverse natural resources.
Pawpaw Conference coming to ATI Campus in May; West View farm tour on the schedule
The pawpaw is the official native fruit of Ohio, and yet it may be one of the most unknown fruits grown in the state. Those interested in learning more about pawpaw or building upon the knowledge they may already have, the 2024 Ohio Pawpaw Conference and Trade Show is May 18 at the OSU Wooster Campus, Shisler Conference Center (OARDC), 1680 Madison Ave.
New executive director at Startzman Clinic ready to address community healthcare needs
Mark Yoder DNP, FNP-C, is the new executive director for Viola Startzman Clinic in Wooster. He brings a wealth of experience in healthcare and a deep commitment to serving the community. Yoder, a Wooster resident, has served VSC as a nurse practitioner this past year and has an extensive background...
19.9 Acres in 5 parcels and misc.
Location: Beside 3670 CR 135, Millersburg, OH 44654 GPS Coordinates: 40.53647709790321, -81.75537622185024 Directions: From Berlin, take SR 39 southeast 1.8 miles to CR 135, turn south 1.2 miles to property. From SR 39 just south of Walnut Creek, take CR 114 .2 mile to CR 135, continue straight 1.8 miles to property.
Ontario to drop to Division IV for upcoming football season
ONTARIO — The Warriors are headed for more recognizable terrain. After spending the past two years in Division III, Ontario will drop back down to Division IV for the upcoming football season. The Ohio High School Athletic Association unveiled divisional breakdowns and regional alignments for the 2024 football season...
Secrest Arboretum's Plant Discovery Day has a menu full of plants, trees and flowers
Unearth the perfect flowers, trees and shrubs by exploring the hundreds of selections at the annual Plant Discovery Day Plant Sale at Secrest Arboretum. The sale will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Secrest Welcome Center, 2122 Williams Road, Wooster. ...
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