City of Sandusky – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash, that occurred on September 8, 2024 at approximately 8:15 P.M. on Cleveland Road at the intersection of Cowdery Street in the City of Sandusky Erie County.
Andrew D. Johnson age 77, of Sandusky, Ohio was operating a 2003 Jeep Wrangler traveling westbound on Cleveland Road. Charles L. Grissom, age 60, was operating a 1998 Honda VT750 traveling eastbound on Cleveland Road. Mr. Johnson failed to yield while making a left turn when he struck Mr. Grissom.
Mr. Johnson was wearing his seat belt and did not suffer any injuries due to the crash. Mr. Grissom was transported to the Firelands Regional Hospital in Sandusky for his injuries. He was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. Mr. Grissom was not wearing a helmet while riding his motorcycle.
Alcohol and/or drug use are believed to be a factor at this time. The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by Sandusky Police Department, Sandusky Fire Department, and Sandusky Towing.
MANSFIELD – The Ohio State Highway Patrol in partnership with the Mansfield Police Department announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held tonight from 8p.m. to 10 p.m. on Trimble Road in City of Mansfield.
The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
The checkpoint will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to aggressively combat impaired driver -related injury and fatal crashes.
If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a sober driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink. Don’t let another life be lost to the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel impaired.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds you to call 911 or #677 if you suspect an impaired driver.
Tim Oliver, a Columbus native now residing in Nashville, is making waves with his latest track “Wish it Would Rain” Oliver is rocking it on the third episode of the Buckeye Music Spotlight with “Reckon I Wrecked It”. Known for his dynamic presence both on and off the stage, Oliver’s new release highlights his versatility and enduring passion for music.
A fixture in the Ohio music scene, Oliver’s journey began in southeastern Ohio along the Muskingum River. He first gained prominence as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Exit City, an original rock band based in Columbus, from 2007 to 2010. His talent was further recognized in 2017 when he finished in the top 10 of Usher’s “Mega Star” competition.
Oliver’s debut single “Too Young,” released in the summer of 2020, marked the beginning of a promising solo career. Since then, he has released eight additional singles, earning airplay in both the UK and the US. His rise in the country music scene is further highlighted by his performances alongside notable artists such as Craig Campbell, Ernest, and Hardy.
Currently based in Nashville, Oliver frequently returns to Ohio to perform at his beloved local venues. With his ongoing success and a string of new releases on the horizon, Tim Oliver is a rising star in the country music world to watch.
For more updates on Tim Oliver’s music and upcoming releases, stay tuned to the Buckeye Music Spotlight.
Milan Township- The Sandusky Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two commercial vehicle serious injury crash that occurred Friday September 6, 2024 at 12:49 PM at the intersection of Mason Road and Hoover Road in Milan Township, Erie County.
Matthew Snyder, age 57, of Parma, was driving a white 2018 Mack truck southbound on Hoover Road. Mr. Snyder failed to yield for the posted stop sign on Hoover Road at Mason Road. Mr. Snyder was struck in the right side by another commercial vehicle that was traveling eastbound on Mason Road. Mr. Snyder’s vehicle careened off the southeast corner of the intersection and struck a tree. Mr. Snyder sustained serious incapacitating injuries and found to be wearing his safety belt.
Thomas Reising, age 26, of Berlin Heights, was driving a 2023 Volvo commercial dump truck eastbound on Mason Road. Mr. Reising struck the side of the 2018 Mack truck in the intersection of Hoover Road. Mr. Reising’s vehicle also careened off the southeast corner of the intersection, overturned, and struck a utility pole. Mr. Reising had to be extracted from the vehicle by fire/EMS. He sustained serious injuries as a result. Mr. Reising was found to not be wearing a safety belt at the time of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, Milan Township Fire Department, North Central EMS, Interstate Towing, and Ralph’s Towing
Ashland University will host a Dedicatory Piano Recital on Sunday, Sept. 15, to recognize the recent restoration of its 1918 Steinway piano. The event, featuring four accomplished pianists, will take place at Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall (room 115) inside the Center for the Arts, starting at 4 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
The restoration was done by William Schoeffler, DMA, an expert piano technician and rebuilder in northeast Ohio, thanks to the support of Thomas Gregory, Ph.D., and Deirde Gregory ’81, ’89 M.Ed. Tom Gregory was recognized with an Honorary Alumnus Award, given to a friend of the university who has demonstrated dedication to the beliefs and values of AU through service and philanthropy, while Dede Gregory was once a winner of the Distinguished Service Award, recognizing an alumna who has donated both time and talent in service to AU.
“This vintage Steinway belonged to Elizabeth Pastor, professor of piano at Ashland for decades and an accomplished artist,” remarked Rowland Blackley, DMA, chair of the music department and director of choral activities at AU. “She played frequently with the Ashland Symphony and in collaboration with other first-rate musicians over the years.
“She would have been pleased at the four guest pianists performing at the recital: the university’s current piano instructor, the conductor of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra, one of her finest students and the donor of the funds that made this possible,” he continued. “Liz was a big believer in the artistic community as part of the greater Ashland community.”
Tom Gregory will be one of the performers. An esteemed classical pianist who has played at numerous AU events, Gregory studied piano at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music before going on to a career as a mathematics research and educator at The Ohio State University at Mansfield. He holds a doctorate in mathematics from Yale University where he was a National Science Foundation fellow and sang in the Yale Russian Chorus. Gregory served as head of the systems design branch of the Management Information Center of the Naval Communications Command in Washington, D.C., before embarking on his academic career.
Kevin Jones ’85, a former student of Elizabeth Pastor, is the director of music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Hts., Ohio. After earning a bachelor’s degree in organ performance at then Ashland College, he has gone on to a career as a professional organist and choral conductor, performing internationally throughout Europe and the Far East and conducting at famed Carnegie Hall in New York City. From 1996-2004, Jones served as musical director/conductor of the NYC-based Gilbert & Sullivan ensemble, the Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd., and appeared with regularity at Carnegie Hall with Mid-America Productions.
Michael Repper, a Grammy® award-winning artistic director, currently serves as music director of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and the Northern Neck Orchestra of Virginia. In 2023, he became the youngest North American conductor to win a Grammy® Award in Best Orchestral Performance, and he recently concluded tenures as music director of the New York Youth Symphony at Carnegie Hall and as principal conductor of Sinfonía por el Perú, the elite youth orchestras and choruses of South American’s most versatile social impact music programs.
Shitong Sigler is an instructor of piano classes at both AU and The College of Wooster. A versatile pianist whose styles range from Baroque to contemporary, she is a dedicated international performer playing as a solo pianist and chamber musician across the U.S., Europe and her home country China. Sigler has performed in various chamber music settings as the principal keyboardist for The Ohio State University Symphony Orchestra, opera production and musical theatre.
For more information, contact Rowland Blackley at rblackle@ashland.edu or 419-289-5114.
Ashland, OH — The Ashland Police Division along with Ashland Fire Department responded to a hit-and-run accident that occurred this morning, approximately 10:45 AM at the Circle K located on Cottage Street.
According to eyewitness reports, the suspect vehicle is described as a four-door, silver Ford, reportedly occupied by two black males and one white female. The car is believed to have sustained noticeable damage to the back trunk area during the accident.
Anyone with information about the vehicle or the individuals involved can contact Officer Brock of the Ashland Police Division at (419) 289-3639.
Ohio Highway Patrol, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Hayesville Fire Department & EMS responded to a motorcycle accident at 2210 State Route 60 around 5:10pm this evening.
Bryan Chelski, 35, of Shelby, Ohio was riding a 2016 Harley Davidson XG750 Southbound on State Route 60 when he lost control, going off the right side of the highway, crashing in the ditch.
Initially, Life Flight was requested due to the nature of the accident. However, the helicopter was called off once Chelski was transported to UH Samaritan Medical Center. Reports indicate that Chelski sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today sued the Columbus City Schools Board of Education for refusing to transport hundreds or thousands of students to charter and private schools despite the district’s legal obligation to provide the bus service.
“As a parent and grandparent, I understand the importance of making sure every child has a safe way to get to and from school,” Yost said. “These families have a right to choose what school is best for their child, and the law is clear that transportation is to be provided. The School Board needs to comply with the law whether they agree with it or not.”
Yost’s filing, a petition for a writ of mandamus in the Ohio Supreme Court, seeks to compel Columbus City Schools to immediately provide transportation to and from charter and private schools for each student whose family has requested mediation regarding bus service until the mediation is resolved. It also demands that the district provide lists of students for whom they deem transportation to be “impractical” to the charter and private schools, as the district failed to provide legally required notice to many affected families of their right to request mediation.
The district is statutorily obligated to provide transportation for charter and private school students who live within the district’s boundaries and no more than 30 minutes from the public school to which they would be assigned if they attended.
Columbus City Schools has not complied with the law since the start of this academic year for hundreds or thousands of students, calling bus transportation for these students “impractical” and providing parents of those affected with just a few days’ notice, far short of the notice required by law. The district has also failed to provide transportation to students challenging the district’s “impracticality” decision, which is also in violation of state law.
“It appears that the district has chosen to ignore its legal obligations. . ., perhaps calculating that the district is better off paying future non-compliance fines than meeting its current legal obligations,” Yost wrote.
The district’s insufficient response to the letter prompted today’s lawsuit, as the elimination of transportation is causing serious harm to students, their families and charter and private schools.
ASHLAND, OH – Brooks Whitmore of Whitmore Motors shared exciting details about the upcoming fundraising event for the Ashland County Cancer Association. The much-anticipated car and truck show is set to rev up this Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Ashland County Fairgrounds.
In an exclusive interview at his showroom on 106 West Main Street, Whitmore expressed his enthusiasm for the event, which marks its fourth year. “We’re very excited about this year’s show,” Whitmore said. “It will be held at the Ashland County Fairgrounds, and it’s sponsored by Whitmore Motors and the Ashland Runners Car Club. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Ashland County Cancer Association, specifically supporting local children who are struggling with cancer.”
The car show, which will take place from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, is a donation-only event, ensuring that every dollar raised directly supports local families. “It’s a great time for a great cause,” Whitmore noted, adding that all funds raised will remain within the community.
The event will feature a variety of activities including awards, door prizes, and a special giveaway of $500 worth of free gas cards. Local DJ John C. will provide entertainment.
Whitmore is optimistic about the weather, noting that his wife, a pastor, has assured him of favorable conditions for the day.
For those interested in attending, the Ashland County Fairgrounds is located at 2042 Claremont Avenue, Ashland. Attendees are encouraged to come out, enjoy the show, and support a worthy cause.
For more information or questions about the event, contact 419-566-5857.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Avenue, Ashland
Admission: Donation only
Entertainment: Music by John C., door prizes, dash plaques, and gas card giveaways
Sponsors: Whitmore Motors & Road Runners Car Club
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support local cancer patients while enjoying a day filled with classic cars and community spirit!
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Joe Lyons •
September 9, 2024
