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One of the vehicles on display at the car show.

Ashland holds its first ‘End of Summer Main Street Bash’

Riley Bennett September 17, 2025

On Saturday Sept. 13 from 2 to to 7 p.m., in cooperation with the Appalachian Bearded Mafia, Ashland hosted its first “End of Summer Main Street Bash.”   This family-friendly event was made with...

Taking a Trip into town

Taking a Trip into town

Chloe Kovinchick, Design Editor September 10, 2025

Ashland University is in the heart of a close community, home to several activities, local shops and businesses. These small businesses are a welcoming place for college students and people just touring...

Ashland County Fair celebrates 174th anniversary

Ashland County Fair celebrates 174th anniversary

Riley Bennett, Reporter August 26, 2025

The Ashland County Fair Board is excited to share its festivities with the public Sept. 14-20. Scheduled events include a wiener dog race, a tractor pull and a women’s skillet throw. “I enjoy seeing...

Spreading mulch at various locations is just one of the projects that volunteers will tackle during the annual spring cleanup effort.

6th annual ‘Make Ashland Sparkle’ community cleanup set for April 26

Ted Daniels April 10, 2025

Volunteers of all ages will come together to give local streets and parks a spring spruce-up on Saturday, April 26, as part of the sixth annual “Make Ashland Sparkle.”   The community-wide clean-up...

Outside the Ashland Theater

The Ashland Theatre: Celebrating two years of entertainment

Riley Bennet, Reporter April 1, 2025

Getting ready to celebrate its two-year anniversary, The Ashland Theatre reflects on the reopening of its doors.     On May 5, 2023, The Ashland Theatre opened its newly renovated doors to the public.   Due...

Kappa Sigma is one of the Ashland University’s three fraternities on campus.

Former Ashland University sophomore charged with strangulation, pleads not guilty

Dana Krukovska, Managing Editor March 20, 2025

Connor Sabrosky, 19-year-old former Ashland University sophomore, is charged with a fourth-degree felony of strangulation, according to court documents from the Ashland County Court of Common Pleas.    Sabrosky...

Photo by Riley Bennett

The story tellers of our past to help shape our future

Riley Bennett, Reporter March 1, 2025

The Ashland County Historical Society (ACHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the rich history of Ashland with both the community and its visitors.  Founded as a corporation on May...

CASA Building

A voice for those who need one

Riley Bennett, Reporter February 27, 2025

Becoming a CASA (court appointed special advocate) is a great community service opportunity for college students, those wanting to work with kids, and those wanting to enter the court system.  Kayin...

Inside of Masterminds, front room

A place to challenge your mind [VIDEO]

Aubrey Wood, News Editor February 20, 2025

Being a busy college student can be very stressful, not to mention the added homesickness that comes with it.   Luckily, AU is located in the heart of Ashland, just a short walk into the downtown...

Bon Bon Décor: The Ashland dream

Bon Bon Décor: The Ashland dream

Riley Bennett, Reporter January 24, 2025

This Mother daughter-duo is huge on individuality, uniqueness, and something out of the ordinary especially when it comes to the customer.   Molly McCorkle and her mother Julie Cutter are living the...

Ashland’s Main Street ignites with Christmas spirit 

Lauren Gulden, News & Features Editor December 9, 2024

The annual Ashland Christmas Parade took place on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Citizens of the town lined Ashland’s Main Street and neighboring roads as the lights and music began.  The different...

City of Ashland Breaks Guinness World Record 

City of Ashland Breaks Guinness World Record 

Riley Bennett and Katelyn Meeks December 5, 2024

On Dec. 1, 2024, Ashland, Ohio, was officially awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest display of illuminated metal structures or sculptures.  Not only did Ashland secure the record, but...

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