BINGO, Open Pickle Ball, Middle School Night, Roller-Skating, and Photography are all on the menu!
ASHLAND, Ohio – Whether you are looking for a place that offers spiritual enrichment and encouragement, a clean, family-friendly place to get physically fit, where your kids can grow their soccer, and swimming skills; or you just need a local spot to have fun this fall, The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center of Ashland has all of that and MORE!
“In keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army, and the wishes of benefactor Joan Kroc for the Kroc Center facilities to focus on recreation, education and the arts, The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Ashland provides opportunities that bridge the gap between potential and opportunity for children and adults,” explains says Dan Lawson, PhD, Director of Community Relations and Development. “Our programs and services are focused on a holistic approach to caring for individuals, strengthening families, and enriching the lives of seniors.”
To deliver on that commitment, The Ashland Kroc Center programming and recreation teams collaborate with local instructors and coaches to provide a variety of classes and events. A small sampling of some of the new and upcoming classes is outlined below. All activities are open to both members and nonmembers alike; however, individuals and families with a Kroc Center membership do receive a discount, and all the drop-in fitness classes are included with the membership fees.
For adults:
BINGO: Calling all BINGO enthusiasts! Join The Ashland Kroc Center for a jackpot of a good time, fun prizes, and fellowship each Friday, Sept. 13 – Nov. 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. Free for members and non-members alike.
Open Pickle Ball Night: When it’s too cold to play outside, the Kroc has you covered! Come join us and play on Mondays at 6 p.m., Sept. 30 – Dec. 2. Free for members, just $5 per person for non-members.
Fundamentals of Photography: Join instructor Paul Keske on Wednesdays, Sept. 18 – Nov. 6 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Students should bring their DSLR or mirrorless camera, camera manual and a flash drive to each session. Member cost is $28, and non-member fee is $40.
Drop-in Fitness Classes: Our fall sessions include Aqua Aerobics, Praise Craze, X-Treme Hip Hop Step Aerobics, Zumba, multiple variations of Spinning and Yoga, and more! All drop-in classes are FREE to members of the Kroc Center and are just $7 per person for non-members.
For families:
Family Fun Night: Bring the whole family to the Kroc Center and enjoy a night out together! We will offer a variety of activities each month which may include laser tag, bounce houses, roller-skating, giant Jenga, and seasonal crafts.
o Offered the first Friday of the month, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 & Dec. 6, 5 to 7 p.m.
o Free for members of the Kroc Center, and non-members are just $5 per person.
Family Roller-Skating Night: Bring your family and practice your skating moves in our gym! Feel free to bring your skates or borrow ours and enjoy this fun family activity.
o Offered the third Friday of the month, Sept. 20, Oct. 18 & Nov. 15, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
o Free for members of the Kroc Center, and non-members are just $5 per person (including skate rental!).
For kids:
Youth Self Defense with Ted Weaver: Thursdays, Sept. 12 – Nov. 21 (No class Oct. 31). Join one of our longest-standing instructors, Ted Weaver! Students will learn various ways to protect themselves in real life situations. There will be opportunities to break boards and much more!
o Ages 7-9: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Member Price: $40 | Non-Member Price: $52
o Ages 10 – 13: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Member Price: $45 | Non-Member Price: $70
Middle School Night: Just for middle school-age students (grades 5-8), this kids-only drop-off event will include board games, laser tag, dodge ball, roller skating, video games, and more!
o Offered the second Friday of the month, Sept. 13, Oct. 11 & Nov. 8, 5 to 7 p.m.
o Free for members of the Kroc Center, and non-members are just $5 per middle-schooler.
Bounce-N-Play: Fridays, Sept. 6 – Nov. 22 | 9:30 to 11 a.m. | Age: 2 to 5 Non-Member Cost: $5 per child (adults are free); Member Cost: Free. Get out of the house and enjoy some time playing in our Field House! We will have a Bounce House set up and will also incorporate other child-appropriate activities.
To see the full offering of classes and activities at the Ashland Kroc Center now through August, please go to the Program section of the Ashland Kroc Center’s website and download a digital version, or stop by one of the Welcome Desks during regular business hours and pick up a hardcopy.
Online registration and membership information is available at: https://krocsales.usaeast.org/#/ashland.
If you have questions or want to register for a class over the phone, please call the Ashland Kroc Center at (419) 281-8001.
To stay up-to-date on the latest classes and events, please follow Ashland Kroc Center on Facebook or @AshlandKroc on Instagram.
Ashland- In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, the Ashland Mental Health Recovery Board (AMHRB) presented surprise gifts to the dispatchers at the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office today. The presentation aimed to acknowledge the crucial role that dispatchers play in managing emergency calls and supporting mental health and substance use crisis responses.
David C. Ross, Executive Director of the AMHRB, delivered the gifts and spoke to the dispatchers, emphasizing the importance of their work. “We are here today to surprise some of the dispatchers with an appreciation gift,” Ross said. “Each year, our association, along with Ohio’s behavioral health authorities, provides grant funding to recognize first responder organizations within the county that excel in their work, especially in areas related to mental health and substance use.”
Ross elaborated on the unique challenges faced by dispatchers, noting their critical role in managing high-stress calls with composure and making rapid, effective decisions. “The calls you handle can be extremely emotional and urgent,” Ross continued. “You remain calm under pressure and make split-second decisions that are vital in determining the appropriate response and ensuring the right resources are deployed.”
The AMHRB’s gesture was aimed at recognizing the dispatchers’ dedication, particularly given their crucial role in mental health crisis situations. “We wanted to offer a token of our appreciation for the hard work and professionalism you exhibit every day,” Ross added. “Your role is essential in setting the stage for successful outcomes in these challenging situations.”
Sheriff E. Wayne Risner of the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office expressed his gratitude on behalf of his team. “The mental health board means a lot to us,” Risner said. “We have a group of some of the finest dispatchers anywhere in Ohio. They handle a significant volume of calls, many of which involve mental health concerns. Their professionalism and dedication, especially during tragic incidents, make a substantial difference.”
Risner praised the dispatchers for their ability to handle a diverse range of calls, stressing the importance of their role in supporting both emergency response teams and the community at large. “Every call they answer is different, and their ability to manage these calls with expertise and care is something we take great pride in,” he added.
The surprise gifts, which were personalized for each dispatcher, were well-received by the team, reflecting a shared sense of appreciation and respect for their essential contributions to public safety and community well-being.
The City of Ashland will be treating for mosquitos throughout the entire City. Insecticide will be applied throughout each of the Wards and will also include the areas of Brookside Park, Brookside West Park, Cahn Grove Park, Community Soccer Stadium, Spring Run Park on 16th Street, Emmons Field, Miller Field, Evergreen Park, and Davis Road Parks utilizing the services of an area contractor.
The mosquito control application uses a combination of fogging and spraying, depending on the size of the area. The larger parks will utilize fogging around the perimeter of the parks, the ballfields, and the tree lines with minimum impact to the fields and grass areas. The city streets and smaller parks will be sprayed or fogged. To find out more about the insecticide used, please see this Material Safety Data Sheet for the insecticide.
Schedule
Second Round of 2024:
Ward 1 & 2: September 11, 2024
Ward 3 & 4: September 12, 2024
The application of the insecticide will begin at approximately 7:00p.m. In order to limit the risk of human exposure, the time of application follows the conclusion of all scheduled park activities including ball games, concerts, and pavilion use. Please remember that Ashland City Parks close at 10:00p.m.
Locations
All Wards in the City of Ashland
Brookside Park
Brookside West Park
Cahn Grove Park
Davis Road Park
Kinnaman Park
Spring Run Park (16th Street)
Emmons Field
Miller Field
Evergreen Park
Community Soccer Complex
Bicentennial Park
Strategy
Adultacide (Fogging) — Targets the adult mosquitoes.
Mosquito Traps — Set around the City and County of Ashland, the traps allow the Ashland County Health Department to monitor the types of mosquitoes in our area and the diseases which they are currently carrying.
Dunks — Dunks are placed in the standing bodies of water where they slowly release a bacterium which is eaten by the mosquito larvae. The dunks last about 30 days in the water but have long-term effects as they kill mosquitoes in their developmental stages. Dunks are available for free at the Ashland County Health Department.
Mansfield’s Mayor Jodie A. Perry has announced city-wide Trick-or-Treat has been scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for those residents who wish to participate.
Residents wishing to participate in Trick-or-Treat are asked to turn on their porch light between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
We also want to remind everyone there will be small children walking around during this time and to take extra precautions when driving.
Some additional recommendations are listed below:
· First and foremost, you do not have to participate if you do not want to or if you do not feel safe.
· Do not participate if you or your child feels sick, has symptoms of COVID-19 or is at high risk of complications due to underlying medical conditions or with a compromised immune system.
· Avoid rubber or plastic costume masks.
· Go only during times designated by local authorities.
· Trick-or-Treat in small groups.
· Stay in your own neighborhood.
· Take only wrapped candy or treats and examine all treats before eating.
Trick-or-Treat is an opportunity for our neighborhoods and the community to come together to provide a fun, safe environment for children and families to celebrate with one another. The City of Mansfield wishes all a safe and fun Halloween.
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.
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.
Joe Lyons •
September 11, 2024
