This evening, the Ohio Highway Patrol, Mifflin Fire Department, and EMS responded to a single vehicle accident that occurred at the 179mm Northbound Lane of I-71.
The incident involved a Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which was traveling northbound on I-71 at the 179 mile marker when it unexpectedly lost control, veering off the right side of the highway.
The vehicle crashed through a guardrail, resulting in a disorienting spin and ultimately colliding with a fence, in a remarkable reverse motion. The severity of the situation was further emphasized by the vehicle’s proximity to a potential 30-foot drop-off into the creek.
Fortunately, no major injuries were reported.
Aber’s Towing & Crane Center provided assistance at the scene.
This afternoon, a two-vehicle accident occurred at 419 State Route 58, prompting a response from Ohio Highway Patrol, Polk Jackson Perry Fire Department, and Sullivan Fire Department & EMS.
The accident unfolded when a 2017 Dodge Ram Truck, towing a trailer, was heading southbound on State Route 58. Unexpectedly, the trailer became unhitched, veering into the northbound lane where it collided head-on with a 2015 Hyundai Elantra.
The impact forced the Hyundai Elantra off the right side of the highway, causing it to spin and come to a stop in a nearby yard.
As a result, both the driver and a 3-month old passenger in the Elantra sustained minor injuries and were transported to UH Samaritan Medical Center by emergency services.
Please join us Saturday, November 18th for free grocery distribution!
Whether you’re looking for assistance or wanting to lend a helping hand look no further than the Matthew 25 Outreach Center of Ashland County’s free grocery distribution event.
With the help of dedicated volunteers, Matthew 25 Outreach Center strives to provide food to those in need, all while spreading God’s love and peace.
Drive-Through Distribution: Saturday, November 18th
Matthew 25 Outreach Center free drive-through grocery distribution will take place on Saturday, November 18th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. You can find us in the parking lot of the Luray Lanes, located at 647 E. Main St, in Ashland. Rain or shine, Matthew 25 Outreach Center volunteers will be there to assist you.
Dress for the Weather!
Since the entire distribution is outdoors, please dress accordingly. It’s essential to be prepared for the weather conditions on that day. However, if you need a break from the elements, the bowling alley will be open, providing access to restrooms and shelter.
Volunteer Opportunities: Join us in Making a Difference
Our work at the Matthew 25 Outreach Center of Ashland County wouldn’t be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers. Whether you can spare a few hours or the entire day, your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Here are some ways you can get involved:
Staging Process: Meet us at 7:00 am to help with the initial staging process, as the truckload of food arrives.
Traffic Control: Your assistance at 7:00 am to help direct traffic will be invaluable.
Packaging: Join us at 8:00 am to help package bulk foods into family-size packages, making them ready for distribution.
Registration: At 8:00 am, we need volunteers to help register every family that receives food. Don’t worry; we’ll provide a quick training session for this role.
Home Deliveries: If you have a personal vehicle, you can assist with home deliveries starting at 8:00 am. This is a rewarding experience, knowing you’re bringing food directly to those who can’t make it to the distribution site.
More Ways to Help
If you can’t join us on the fourth Saturday of each month, that doesn’t mean you can’t make a difference. We have additional volunteer opportunities, such as delivering shelf-stable food boxes to seniors in Ashland County. These deliveries take place throughout the month, offering flexibility for those with busy schedules.
Another option is helping us install yard signs during the week of our distribution. Contact us for more information about this volunteer opportunity.
Volunteers of All Ages and Abilities Welcome
We believe that volunteer opportunities should be accessible to everyone. Therefore, we welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities to join us in distributing free groceries and sharing God’s love with the people of Ashland County. Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers along for an impactful day.
The Matthew 25 Outreach Center of Ashland County’s free grocery distribution event is a shining example of what a community can achieve when they come together with a common purpose. Whether you need assistance or have time to spare, we encourage you to join us on Saturday, November 18th, for a rewarding experience. Let’s make a difference and spread love to those in need.
Paint Township – On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at approximately 3:53p.m. the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a severe injury traffic crash on Harrison Road (County Road 2) at the intersection with South Kansas Road (Township Road 179) in Paint Township of Wayne County.
The on-scene investigation revealed that a silver 2010 Ford E-350 van was southbound on Kansas Road and failed to stop for the posted stop sign at the intersection with Harrison Road. A blue 2018 Chevrolet Silverado was westbound on Harrison Road and struck the Ford E-350 on the driver side. Both vehicles traveled off the southwest corner of the intersection before coming to final rest.
The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado, Patrick Baldwin, 65 years old, of Navarre, was injured in the crash and transported by Life Flight to Akron City Hospital. Mr. Baldwin eventually succumbed to his injuries while at the hospital. Mr. Baldwin was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The driver of the Ford E-350, Rex Beeler, 69 years old, of Wooster, was also injured in the crash. He was transported to Wooster Community Hospital for further evaluation. Mr. Beeler was wearing his seatbelt at the time of crash.
At this time, the crash remains under investigation. Alcohol and drugs do not appear as factors involved in this crash.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by South Central Fire and EMS, Life Flight, and 3 Sons Towing.
Reminds Fellow Hunters Gun Season Starts November 27th and Meat Can Be Donated to Those in Need
(MORROW COUNTY, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted harvested an eight-point whitetail buck in Morrow County last week with a 10-point crossbow made right here in Ohio.
“I love crossbow hunting during the fall,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “The weather is mild, the trees are beautiful, the harvesting of crops is active, the aroma in the air is refreshing, and there is so much activity in the outdoors with the animals in the forest actively preparing for winter. It’s peaceful and wonderful.”
An avid hunter, this isn’t the Lt. Governor’s first harvest. He learned to hunt at a young age from his father, Jim, and harvested his first deer at the age of 14.
The Lt. Governor said the key to this bag was “patience.” The deer was taken to Trailside Custom Meats in Kenton, where they will process it into steaks, burgers, bologna, and deer sticks.
Second Lady Tina Husted shares the Lt. Governor’s excitement for the harvest. “Jon’s avid hunting has blessed our family over the years, filling our freezer with high-quality Ohio deer meat that will nourish our family in the winter months. I make a mean deer stew, and I’m looking forward to that first meal from this harvest.”
The Lt. Governor isn’t the only hunter in the family. Two years ago, his daughter, Katie, harvested a 12-point buck in Clark County.
One of Ohio’s most anticipated fall traditions begins soon during the annual white-tailed deer gun hunting seasons. Ohio’s youth hunting season is Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18-19. Gun hunters of all ages can participate in the upcoming seven-day gun season from Monday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 3. A bonus weekend of gun hunting will take place Dec. 16-17; muzzleloader season is Jan. 6-9, 2024. Ohio’s archery season runs through Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. Legal hunting implements during the gun seasons include shotguns, straight-walled cartridge rifles, muzzleloaders, handguns, and archery equipment.
All hunters, regardless of the implement they use, are required to wear hunter orange during the gun seasons. Learn more by reading the 2023-24 hunting and trapping regulations and visiting the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife’s hunting webpage.
Hunters who harvest a deer and would like to donate the venison through Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry can bring it to one of 26 certified deer processing shops in Ohio. Each donated deer is provided to a verified charitable organization that offers food assistance. One harvested deer yields approximately 50 pounds of venison and 200 meals. Find the complete list of processors accepting donations of harvested deer at feedingthehungry.org. Hunters who donate their deer are not required to pay for the processing of the venison.
Step into the captivating world of Genesis Christian Academy History class, where teacher Ken Hammontree brings the past to life with an audacious twist.
In Genesis Christian Academy’s history classes, the teaching method employed by their dedicated teacher takes education to the next level.
As Ken Hammontree, the history teacher, walked through the doors at Genesis Christian Academy, dressed and looking like Tecumseh, it was as if a spark ignited within the students. Their eyes lit up, and fingers eagerly pointed in astonishment.
Addressing the class in a professional tone of voice, Ken Hammontree began sharing the captivating story of Tecumseh.
He conveyed, “Although Tecumseh, The Panther crossing the sky, met his untimely fate at the Battle of Thames in 1813, and his vision of a great Indian Confederacy was shattered, his reputation as a remarkable leader remains etched in history.”
With an air of authenticity, Ken Hammontree transported his students back in time, enabling them to witness the struggles faced by Tecumseh and his people, the Shawnees. He elucidated upon Tecumseh’s critical juncture in the spring of 1813 when only two options lay before him and his tribe: assimilate into the white man’s culture or resist until their ultimate demise in battle.
Neither alternative appeared appealing to Tecumseh; nevertheless, with unyielding courage, he and the remaining members of his pan-Indian confederation chose to fight fiercely against the corrupt culture imposed by the white man.
This immersive and personalized teaching approach employed by Ken Hammontree further enhances the students’ understanding and appreciation of historical events, instilling within them a profound connection to the past.
UPDATE #1: The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate this crash. The following information is being updated:
A commercial vehicle belonging to Wapakoneta-based G.A. Wintzer & Sons, driven by Brandon Marchal, 37, Wapakoneta, was struck during the crash. A passenger vehicle driven by Robert Wolverton, 75, Heath, was also struck. The bus belonging to Millersburg-based Pioneer Trails was operated by Donald Wagler, 65, Hartville. The commercial vehicle which caught fire belonged to Hebron-based Mid-State Systems and was driven by Jacob McDonald, 60, Zanesville.
All drivers received injuries as a result of the crash.
ETNA TOWNSHIP – The Granville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a charter bus, two commercial vehicles and two passenger vehicles in Etna Township, Licking County. The crash occurred on Interstate 70 near state Route 310 at 8:52 a.m.
At this time, the investigation has revealed the vehicles were all traveling westbound on I-70 when the chain-reaction crash occurred. At least three of the vehicles subsequently caught fire as a result of the crash.
The charter bus was occupied by a driver and 54 students and chaperones from Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools.
Three of the passengers on the bus were pronounced deceased at the scene. The deceased were identified as John W. Mosely, 18, Mineral City, Jeffery D. Worrell, 18, Bolivar, and Katelyn N. Owens, 15, Mineral City. A total of 15 students and the bus driver were transported to area hospitals. The remaining students were taken to a reunification site.
One of the passenger vehicles was occupied by three individuals. All three were pronounced deceased at the scene. The deceased were identified as Dave Kennat, 56, Navarre, Kristy Gaynor, 39, Zoar, and Shannon Wigfield, 45, Bolivar.
Of the two commercial vehicles involved, one driver was transported to Ohio-Health Grant Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The other was treated and released at the scene. The driver of the second passenger vehicle was also transported to an area hospital.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Ohio State Highway Patrol at (614) 466-2660.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by and would like to thank Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp and Licking County deputies, Tuscarawas Sheriff Orvis Campbell and Tuscarawas County deputies, West Licking Fire Department and EMS, Licking County Coroner’s Office, Jae’s Towing, Ohio Department of Transportation, and multiple other agencies.
The Ashland Police Division, Ashland Fire Department, & EMS responded to the scene of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection George Road Eagle Way around noon today.
ASHLAND – Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of their fall semester teacher mini-grants.
These mini-grants will allow 19 Ashland County educators to implement innovative programs and projects to advance student learning, both in and outside their classrooms.
Grants totaled $5,570 from ACSF and $15,344 from ACCF. The following teachers received grants from one or both foundations:
Ashland City Schools Foundation
Mariely Dawson, Ashland High School, received a grant for Genius Games for Chemistry Bonding Development.
Brian Krieger, Ashland High School, received a grant for The Whole World in Our Hands: Teaching Geography with Interactive Globes.
Linda Michael, Ashland Middle School, received a grant for Leveled Reading for Science Literacy.
Tiffany Sauder, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for Fantastic Fine Motor Skills.
Alexis Solet, Ashland City Schools, received a grant for Learning Life at the Wertman Property: Promoting Life Skills in Students with Disabilities.
Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation
Alayna Shafer, Edison Elementary School, received grants for 3D Pens for the Art Room.
Ashland County Community Foundation
Carly Black, Hillsdale High School, received a grant for Plot Twist! We’re Podcasting!
Rachel Burgett, Taft Intermediate School, received a grant for Intentional Seating to Increase Learning.
Amber Haldeman, Ashland Middle School, received a grant for Building A Collaborative Math Classroom.
Shari Harlan, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for Math in Action.
Carol Hinkle, McMullen Elementary School, received a grant for New art tables for McMullen Elementary.
Thomas Howman, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for Learning Through Music in the General Education Classroom.
Bailey Jones, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for Sensory Success for all Learners.
Marty Kral, Ashland High School, received a grant for Band Tower Amplification.
Molly Kramer, Dale Roy School, received a grant for Discovery Classroom for Children with Multiple Disabilities.
Nicole Krieger, Taft Intermediate School, received a grant for Teaching Content, Engaging Readers, and Teaching Skills: A Three-In-One Project!
David Lance, Loudonville High School, received a grant for Mentor Leaders.
Kelly Owens, Ashland High School, received a grant for Veteran Hero Blanket Project.
Shelby Pummell, Edison Elementary School, received a grant for Interactive Read Alouds.
Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation accept applications for teacher mini-grants each semester, with deadlines in September and January. Grant requests should be for programs and projects that are not covered by school budgets.
For spring semester 2024 grants, any K-12 teacher from any school in Ashland County may apply online at www.ashlandforgood.org/grants by January 15. 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 krisin@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. ACSF has disbursed nearly $1 million to support the students of Ashland City Schools.
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 November 8, 2023, Mayor Matt Miller administered the oath of office to new part-time Police Officer Marcus “Nate” Haring.
Haring, 38, of Ashland, is a United States Army veteran with a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State University. He has ten years of experience as a Patrol Officer with the Lorain Police Department and is currently an Auxiliary Officer with the Loudonville Police Department.
Nate works full-time as a REALTOR® with Haring Realty.
Having prior law enforcement experience, Haring will shadow trainers for several months to learn organizational procedures while becoming more familiar with operations.
Haring is excited about the opportunity to work in public safety for the City of Ashland and hopes to compete for a full-time position when one becomes available.
Presently, the Ashland Police Division staffs thirty-two full-time and three part-time police officers. The Division is authorized to employ four part-time sworn personnel.
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November 16, 2023
1 Week early this month!!
Reminds Fellow Hunters Gun Season Starts November 27th and Meat Can Be Donated to Those in Need
ASHLAND – Ashland City Schools Foundation and Ashland County Community Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of their fall semester teacher mini-grants.
On November 8, 2023, Mayor Matt Miller administered the oath of office to new part-time Police Officer Marcus “Nate” Haring.