The Rotary Club of Ashland invites the public to hear Bob DiBiasio, senior vice president of public affairs for the Cleveland Guardians, at the Ashland Theater Tuesday April 2.
DiBiasio, who has been with the team for 45 years, has become the team’s chief goodwill ambassador and is a frequently requested speaker across Northeast Ohio along with making TV and radio appearances. This mark’s DiBiasio’s fifth spring visit to the local Rotary Club and always has plenty of great baseball stories to share, said Rotarian Mitch PIskur.
Boxed lunches from the Greens Bistro & Pub are available beginning at 11:45 a.m. The $16 lunch can be ordered by calling Amy Noel, 419-496-0429, and then paying at the door. Or you can order and pay online at www.ashlandrotary.net under upcoming events. Lunch orders must be made by noon Friday March 29.
For those not interested in lunch, you are welcome to hear DiBiasio speak, beginning about 12:15 p.m. The event is free, but donations for local Rotary projects will be accepted.
Richland County- TRAFFIC ADVISORY: (Monday, March 25, 2024) State Route 603, at its intersection with Crider Road, will close Monday, April 1 for three days.
This is in coordination with the Crider Road bridge replacement project.
The detour route will be SR 603 north to U.S. 30 west to U.S. 42 east, and reverse.
ASHLAND – Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of their spring semester teacher mini-grants.
These mini-grants will allow 16 Ashland County educators to implement innovative programs and projects to advance student learning, both in and outside their classrooms.
Thanks to the grant funding, students throughout the county will have opportunities to participate in an intermural pickleball club, visit the Buckeye Imagination Museum and more.
Grants totaled $4,996 from ACSF and $18,305 from ACCF. The following teachers received grants:
Ashland City Schools Foundation
Emily Hynek, Reagan Elementary School, received a grant for “Exploring Wonders: A 2nd Grade Science Adventure.”
Debbie McNaull, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for “Building Leaders of Good Character to Create Their Happily Ever After.”
Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation
Julie McDonnell, Taft Intermediate School, received a grant for “Interactive Science and Urban Exposure.”
Alexandria Paulino, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for “Playground Inclusion and Communication.”
Ashland County Community Foundation
Lori Ayers, Hillsdale Elementary School, received a grant for “Decodable Text Is The Key To Success.”
Andrea Barker, Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center, received a grant for “Nutrition Science Lab.”
Jordyn Burnison, Loudonville High School, received a grant for “Hands-On Science Labs/Projects.”
Jennifer Ediger, Reagan Elementary School, received a grant for “Kindergarten Discovery.”
Rachel Kelly, Hillsdale High School, received a grant for “Making Music Accessible.”
Angela Layton, Loudonville-Perrysville Schools, received a grant for “Reading Writing Redbirds/ The Million Words Club.”
Andrew Lewellen, Hillsdale Middle School, received a grant for “After School Art Club.”
Marla Nardo, Ashland Middle School, received a grant for “Intramural Pickleball Club.”
Wendy Packard, Ashland Middle School, received a grant for “PBIS – Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports.”
Tiffany Smith, Hillsdale Elementary School, received a grant for “Bookworm Vending Machine and Books for the Machine.”
Amber Swisher, Hillsdale High School, received a grant for “Hands-On Music for All.”
Andrew Tabler, Ashland High School, received a grant for “Stretch Bands for Development and Injury Prevention.”
Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation accept applications for teacher mini-grants twice annually, with application deadlines in January and September. Grant requests should be for programs and projects that are not covered by school budgets.
Any K-12 teacher from any school in Ashland County may apply online at www.ashlandforgood.org/grants. Applicants from the Ashland City School district will be considered for ACSF grants, and all applicants will be considered for ACCF grants. Questions should be directed to Kristin Aspin, Chief Program Officer, Ashland County Community Foundation, at (419) 281-4733 or kristin@ashlandforgood.org.
About Ashland City Schools Foundation: Ashland City Schools Foundation promotes excellence in academics, the arts and athletics while providing educational opportunities for all students and educators in the Ashland City School District.
About Ashland County Community Foundation: Ashland County Community Foundation advances philanthropy and improves the quality of life in Ashland County by connecting people who care with causes that matter. ACCF has awarded over $27 million in scholarships, grants and distributions.
On March 21, 2024, the Mansfield Division of Police was contacted by Mansfield City school administrators who reported that they received two email messages from a student account threatening to “shoot up” the Mansfield City Middle School.
Upon notification, officers and detectives immediately initiated an investigation to identify a suspect. Collaboration between school staff, administration and law enforcement resulted in the timely identification and apprehension of the suspect.
On the evening of March 21, 2024, a student was taken into custody and incarcerated.
As always, anyone who hears or sees threats or potentially violent activity, is asked to call their local Law enforcement agency immediately.
(COLUMBUS) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the state has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct a damage assessment on impacted homeowners, renters and businesses for the 11 Ohio counties impacted by the tornadic severe storms on March 14, 2024. Governor DeWine declared a state of emergency for Logan, Auglaize, Mercer, Darke, Miami, Union, Delaware, Licking, Hancock, Crawford and Richland counties on March 17, 2024.
Six FEMA damage assessment teams will be inspecting and assessing the damage in all 11 Ohio counties on Tuesday March 26. The purpose for the Individual Assistance (IA) Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) is to identify the type, and extent of disaster damages to homes and businesses and assess whether or not federal resources are needed to supplement local and state resources.
“Ohioans are resilient. When I toured the damage at Indian Lake, I heard over and over again from the residents I talked to about their resolve to rebuild. Having FEMA assess the damage is the next step in helping the affected communities recover,” said Governor Mike DeWine.
On the evening of Thursday, March 14th, a round of severe weather pushed through the state resulting in extensive damage across several counties. The storms ranged from EF-1 to EF-3 with wind speeds in excess of 150 mph in the largest tornadoes. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with state and local initiatives focusing on assisting storm survivors, debris removal, and long-term recovery.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Hayesville Fire Department & EMS, and Ashland EMS responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 511 and County Road 1754 this morning around 8:12am.
Although it was reported that it was a head-on crash, Law Enforcement discovered that it was in fact a side collision.
Toby Ehrmantraut, 59, of Ashland driving a 2012 White Ford Pick-up truck traveling Eastbound on County Road 1754 and failed to stop at the stop sign intersection with State Route 511, and was struck in the drivers side by a 2008 Grey Hyundai traveling Southbound on State Route 511 driven by Lynn Glass, 41, of Ashland.
Lynn Glass was transported by Ashland EMS to Ohio-Health Mansfield Hospital and Emergency Department with unknown injuries.
The driver of the Pick-up truck, Toby Ehrmantraut, was not transported receiving minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office
Ok, here is a tough one ladies and gentlemen. Let’s see how long it takes for someone out there to recognize this guy, maybe by his walk or the way he moves.
Video from the brazen burglaries in Hayesville, Ohio, in the early morning hours on Monday have just been released by the Detective Bureau, at the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.
So, please take a good look at this video, and get this guy behind bars as soon as possible.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are hoping someone will see something in this video that will help get his identity. Anyone with information regarding the burglaries, please contact the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, at (419) 289-3911. All tips are confidential.
Clinton Township – The Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a train versus passenger car crash that occurred Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 2:29 PM on Township Road 15 south of State Route 18 in Clinton Township, Seneca County.
Richard L. Rochester, age 90, of Tiffin, was driving a tan 2000 Honda Odyssey minivan southbound on Township Road 15. Railroad tracks intersected the roadway and an eastbound CSX train was actively crossing. Mr. Rochester drove around the railroad crossing gate and struck the side of a train car.
Mr. Rochester was wearing his safety belt and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. He was trapped inside the vehicle and was extricated by mechanical means.
The crash remains under investigation.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, Clinton Township Fire Department, Tiffin Fire Department, Seneca County Coroner’s Office, and D&D Towing.
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March 25, 2024
The Rotary Club of Ashland invites the public to hear Bob DiBiasio, senior vice president of public affairs for the Cleveland Guardians, at the Ashland Theater Tuesday April 2.
Richland County- TRAFFIC ADVISORY: (Monday, March 25, 2024) State Route 603, at its intersection with Crider Road, will close Monday, April 1 for three days.
ASHLAND – Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of their spring semester teacher mini-grants.
On March 21, 2024, the Mansfield Division of Police was contacted by Mansfield City school administrators who reported that they received two email messages from a student account threatening to “shoot up” the Mansfield City Middle School.
Clinton Township – The Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a train versus passenger car crash that occurred Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 2:29 PM on Township Road 15 south of State Route 18 in Clinton Township, Seneca County.