So Hot Out
Joe Lyons •
June 21, 2024
Phew!! It’s so hot out, I had to stand in the shade!
Joe Lyons
Joe Lyons •
June 21, 2024
Marion Troopers Investigating a Fatal Crash Involving a CSX Locomotive & Amish Buggy
Joe Lyons •
June 21, 2024
Marion – Troopers from the Marion Post are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on June 19, 2024, at approximately 4:40 PM, on County Road 5 in Marion County.
The crash involved a horse drawn carriage, operated by Edward Gingerich, age 14, of Marion, Ohio.
The second vehicle involved was a CSX locomotive.
The preliminary investigation indicates Mr. Gingerich was traveling northbound on County Road 5 when he lost control of the horse drawn carriage. The locomotive was traveling eastbound when the carriage struck the side of the locomotive.
Mr. Gingerich was ejected from the carriage and pronounced deceased at the scene.
Mr. Gingerich was transported from the scene by the Marion County Coroner’s Office to the Lucas County Coroner’s Office.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Scioto Valley Fire and EMS, CSX rail company, and the Marion County Coroner’s Office.
The crash remains under investigation.
2024 Amateur Radio Club Field Day June 22 – 23
Joe Lyons •
June 20, 2024
Ham radio operators from the Ashland Area Amateur Radio Club in Ashland, Ohio will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 1PM on Saturday until 3 PM on Sunday, June 22 – 23 at Brookside West Park (back pavilion) The event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/FieldDay), an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio in the United States.
Hams from across North America ordinarily participate in Field Day by establishing temporary ham radio stations in public locations to demonstrate their skill and service. Their use of radio signals, which reach beyond borders, bring people together while providing essential communication in the service of communities. Field Day highlights ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent, wireless communications network.
Some hams from all across Ohio will also use the radio stations set up in their homes or taken to their backyards and other locations to operate individually or with their families. Many hams have portable radio communication capability that includes alternative energy sources such as generators, solar panels, and batteries to power their equipment.
This year’s event is also noteworthy given that a particularly active hurricane season is predicted. “Hams have a long history of serving our communities when storms or other disasters damage critical communication infrastructure, including cell towers,” said Robert Palm, (call sign KD8FTR). “Ham radio functions completely independently of the internet and phone systems and a station can be set up almost anywhere in minutes. Hams can quickly raise a wire antenna in a tree or on a mast, connect it to a radio and power source, and communicate effectively with others,” Palm added.
During Field Day 2023, more than 26,000 hams participated from thousands of locations across North America. According to ARRL, there are more than 750,000 amateur radio licensees in the US, and an estimated 3 million worldwide.
Among the tenets of the Amateur Radio Service is developing and practicing skills in radio technology and radio communications, and even contributing to international goodwill. Hams range in age from as young as 9 to older than 100.
A self-study license guide is available from ARRL: The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual (www.arrl.org/shop/Ham-Radio-License-Manual) and for Kindle (https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07DFSW94G). For more information about ARRL Field Day and ham radio, contact Robert Palm, kd8ftr@yahoo.com and visit www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.
Rotary Club of Ashland 50/50 Super Raffle
Joe Lyons •
June 20, 2024
Support the July 4th Community Fireworks, proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ashland.
- Tickets: $100 each
- Drawing: Evening of July 4th, before the fireworks display
- Broadcast: Live on the club’s Facebook page and local radio station 88.9-WRDL, starting at 9 p.m.
- Attendance: The lucky winner does not need to be present to win.
How to Purchase Tickets:
- Online: Visit www.ashlandrotary.net, make your contribution, and your ticket will be mailed or delivered to you.
- In Person: Visit Armstrong Cable at 1215 Claremont Ave., Ashland, or email mpiskur1@gmail.com.
- From Rotary Members: Contact any Rotary Club member.
Details:
- This is a true 50/50 raffle, with the winner receiving 50% of the total ticket sales.
- A maximum of 150 tickets will be sold.
Join us in supporting the community and celebrating July 4th with a chance to win big!
Main Street Crash
Joe Lyons •
June 18, 2024
Ashland Police Division Officers responded to a single vehicle crash in front of the Ashland Drive-thru at 1032 E Main Street early this afternoon.
Minor injuries reported
Milan Post Investigating Fatal Crash on the Ohio Turnpike
Joe Lyons •
June 18, 2024
Riley Twp. – The Milan Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred today at 7:06 a.m. on the Ohio Turnpike near milepost 94 in Riley Twp, Sandusky County, east of the State Route 53 interchange.
The preliminary investigation revealed a westbound 2008 Honda CRV, operated by Avery Wayne Pierce Jr., 34, of Ashburn, Virginia, drove off the right side of the roadway and struck the right rear trailer of a 2020 Freightliner tractor-trailer that was disabled on the right shoulder.
The disabled commercial-tractor trailer did have reflective safety triangles displayed to the rear of the tractor-trailer. The 2020 Freightliner was occupied by Festus Cenatus,62, of Apopka, Florida. Mr. Cenatus was not injured.
Mr. Pierce suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Clyde Fire Department, Sandusky County Coroner’s Office, Sandusky County EMS, Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, and Madison’s Towing Service.
The crash remains under investigation at this time. Alcohol use appears to be a factor in this crash and Mr. Pierce was not wearing a safety belt.
Fugitives of the Week June 18, 2024
Joe Lyons •
June 18, 2024
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive David Greene. Greene is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office on a fail to verify address as a sex offender. Greene, 38, is described as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing 6 feet 0 inches tall. Greene has ties to the city of Mansfield and Galion.
Jose Flores
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Jhousha Stewart. Stewart is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for possession of fentanyl related compound. Stewart, 33, is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing 5 feet, 11 inches tall. Stewart has ties to the cities of Mansfield and Columbus.
Jhousha Stewart
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Aaron Monk. Monk is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Adult Parole Authority for a probation violation on the original charge of retaliation of a witness. Monk, 31, is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 6 feet 0 inches tall. Monk has ties to the cities of Cleveland, Clyde, and Sandusky.
Aaron Monk
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Jose Flores. Flores is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for rape. Flores, 45, is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet, 11 inches tall. Flores has ties to the cities of Mansfield, Bakersfield CA, and Fernley NV.
Jose Flores
If you have any information in reference David Greene, Jhousha Stewart, Aaron Monk, or Jose Flores, please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or Text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411). Tipsters can remain anonymous and reward money is available.
Highway Patrol’s Norwalk Post Investigating Fatal Crash
Joe Lyons •
June 18, 2024
Wakeman – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Norwalk Post is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on June 17, 2024 at approximately 11:27 PM. The crash occurred on West River Road (TR 62) north of Ogan Road, in the Township of Wakeman, Huron County, Ohio.
Shane Webb, 37, of Willard, was driving a 2015 Jeep Wrangler southbound on West River Road and drove off the right side of the roadway striking a culvert storm drain cover. The Jeep became airborne and overturned several times before striking a large raised flower bed, fence post, and tree.
The Jeep came to final rest in a private driveway off the west side of West River Road. Mr. Webb was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle suffering fatal injuries. Mr. Webb was transported from the scene by Citizens Ambulance to Toft Funeral Home. Interstate Towing removed the vehicle from the scene.
Alcohol, drug use, and speed are suspected to be factors in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Huron County Sheriff’s Office, Wakeman Fire Department, Wakeman Police Department, Citizens Ambulance, and Interstate Towing.
AG Yost Wins En Banc Review in Ballot Lawsuit
Joe Lyons •
June 18, 2024
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit today granted the Ohio Attorney General’s Office request for full court review in the case regarding the proposed amendment “Protecting Ohioans’ Constitutional Rights.”
Yost requested the En Banc review on May 30 after a divided three-member panel ruled that Ohio’s ballot initiative process likely violated the U.S. Constitution and ordered that the proposed amendment and summary should be sent to the Ballot Board.
The Attorney General had determined that that summary was not fair and truthful and thus would mislead Ohio voters.
In the En Banc petition, Yost argued that the panel opinion raised important constitutional issues that warranted review by all of the judges on the full court of appeals.
The Attorney General’s role is to ensure that what goes to the voters is an accurate representation of what is being presented. It is a safeguard to ensure voters fully understand what they are voting for.
Ohio House Passes Bill to Modernize Cosmetology and Barber Licensing
Joe Lyons •
June 14, 2024
COLUMBUS –The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 158, joint sponsored by State Reps. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Melanie Miller (R- City of Ashland). The legislation, which received unanimous support, updates Cosmetology and Barber Board statutes.
The House accepted the following changes from the Senate:
Amends Senate Bill 89, the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, into the bill.
Specifies that the minimum passing score for the barber examination specified in rules adopted by the Board under the bill cannot exceed 75%
Permits the Secretary of State to appoint and commission police officers for hospitals operated by public hospital agencies or nonprofit hospital agencies, to for-profit hospitals that, before converting to for-profit status, were operated by nonprofit hospital agencies already employing police officers appointed and commissioned by the Secretary of State.
“The updates included in House Bill 158 will reduce barriers for students getting their barbering and cosmetology licenses,” said Roemer. “These changes will lead to better opportunities for barbers, cosmetologists, customers and businesses.”
The Cosmetology and Barber Board was consolidated from two separate boards in 2017, but the law was not adequately adjusted to account for this merger.
“Since the State Boards of Cosmetology and Barbering were combined into one board in 2017, we have seen the need to harmonize the sections of the Ohio Revised Code on Cosmetology and Barbering to match,” said Miller. “I am confident that these and other changes that update our code will serve to encourage the Barber and Cosmetology industry to grow and thrive in Ohio.”
Key provisions of the bill include:
Creating a unified barbering/cosmetology school license, to eliminate duplicative applications for facilities that teach both cosmetology and barbering.
Enhancing license reciprocity from other states.
Reducing fines for disciplinary actions.
Establishing temporary pre-examination work permits for barbers.
Lowering the age to apply for a barber license or to start barbering school to 16 years of age
Eliminating a requirement that a barber student complete 200 additional hours of training before re-taking the licensing exam.
Preventing the board from charging interest or penalty fees for unpaid fines.
Creating an independent contractor license, eliminating “shop within a shop” licenses
Creating a process to designate a license as “inactive.”
Allowing the board to independently set the passing score for the barber exam, rather than keeping it in statute.
The legislation does not change the current training hour requirements for initial licensure.
House Bill 158 awaits Governor DeWine’s signature.