Ohio Highway Patrol, Ashland Police Division, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, and Ashland Fire Department & EMS responded to US Route 42, between Ashland County Road 1095 (Mifflin Road) and Ashland County Road 995 (King Road), after a 911 caller reported a vehicle off of the roadway and in the woods, around 5:06pm.
According to the Ashland Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, Karely Fullmer, 86, of Ashland was driving a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country, Southbound on US 42, when she drove left of center. Her vehicle continued to drive off the road into the ditch line of the wooded area, before striking a large tree.
When Karely Fullmer went across the center line into the Northbound lane of US 42, Scott Conery, 64, of Florida swerved to avoid hitting Karely Fullmer head-on. His 2019 Honda CRV went off the right side of the road into the ditch.
Scott Conery was not injured as a result of the crash.
Karely Fullmer was transported by Ashland EMS to University Hospital Samaritan Medical Center in critical condition and Life-Flighted to University Hospital Medical Center in Cleveland.
Aber’s Towing & Crane Center was responsible for the clean-up and removal of Karely Fullmer’s vehicle.
US Route 42 was closed for approximately an hour during the crash.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Ashland Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol.
Grandpa’s Cheesebarn is proud to present two free community movie days at The Ashland Theatre on Tuesday 12/19 and Thursday 12/21 from Grandpa’s Cheesebarn as a Merry Christmas to the community as we continue to celebrate the reason for the season!
Tuesday 12/19
6 PM – Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer (back-to-back showings)
8 PM – Elf
Thursday 12/21
6 PM – Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer (back-to-back showings)
Congress Township – Troopers from the Ashland Highway Patrol Post are investigating a fatal crash which occurred on Interstate Route 71 northbound, near milepost 197 in Wayne County, Ohio.
On Friday, December 15, 2023 at approximately 0709 hours, a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado was northbound on Interstate Route 71 when it traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking the rear of a parked 2009 Kenworth semi tractor-trailer.
The crash occurred just north of the northbound rest area on the right berm. The Silverado and trailer caught fire and became fully engulfed.
The driver of the Silverado was pronounced deceased at the scene. The occupant of the semi was uninjured.
The right lane of Interstate Route 71 was closed for a short time due to the fire and crash investigation.
Other agencies assisting at the crash scene were: Town & County Fire & EMS, New Pittsburg Fire & EMS, Ohio Department of Transportation.
Hey there, folks! Just a quick reminder that the Centerra Country Store is hosting an awesome adoption event tomorrow! So, don’t forget to swing by 1290 Middle Rowsburg Rd, Ashland, OH, It’s going to be an absolute blast, and you wouldn’t want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to find your new furry family member.
And hey, even if you’re not quite ready to adopt, no worries! Centerra Country Store has got you covered with their Giving Tree. It’s loaded with the cutest names from the Humane Society, and you can grab a gift for them at a whopping 20% discount on items purchased for a furry friend in need. Talk about spreading the holiday cheer!
So, save the date: Saturday, December 16th, 2023, from 11 AM to 2 PM. Make sure to share this news with all your friends and family because, let’s be honest, everyone needs a little more puppy love and feline charm in their lives.
Together, we can make a difference.
See you there, and thanks for helping us spread the word!
Embarking on the path to US citizenship is no easy task, with each person’s journey being unique. But Nathalia Spade proudly shares her own experience, filled with obstacles and triumphs.
For years, Nathalia held a green card, but the timing and financial challenges prevented her from applying for citizenship. However, as time went on and her understanding of the government grew, she knew it was time to take the leap. With her husband by her side, Nathalia filled out the forms on her cell phone and submitted them electronically.
The anticipation grew as she received notices in her mailbox confirming her application and payment.
Soon, she was scheduled for an interview in Cleveland. Faced with limited time to study, Nathalia pushed herself to learn all the necessary material. The day of the interview was nerve-wracking yet thrilling, but in less than 10 minutes, she impressed the officer and passed her test.
April 7th marked a monumental moment as Nathalia took her oath of allegiance, becoming a proud American citizen. Since then, she has been actively involved in politics, even voting for the first time.
Motivated by her own incredible journey, Nathalia wants to inspire other green card holders to pursue their own path to citizenship. She assures them that the application process isn’t as intimidating as it may seem, with accessible study materials available. Nathalia possesses the tools and knowledge to guide others in achieving a 100% success rate on the United States citizenship test.
Join Nathalia on her journey as she aims to empower and influence those longing for the same remarkable experience she had.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office has just lost power, this has shut the 911 system down. Chief Blake assured me they are working as fast as they can to restore the 911 system.
Multiple school districts across Ohio have received a Swatting Hoax, Ashland Schools have not according to Steve Paramore, Superintendent of Ashland City Schools. This threat has been deemed not credible by The Cleveland Joint Terrorism Task Force as well as the FBI who are currently tracking several of these “swatting” incidents.
Superintendent of Ashland City Schools Steve Paramore said in a text message “Ashland City has received absolutely nothing, we will be vigilant and transparent if we do.”
Message Update from Steve Paramore:
“Ashland City Schools would like to assure all parents that our organization has received no email threats toward the safety of our district. This message to our students, parents, and community members is in response to emails that several schools in RICHLAND COUNTY have received. The proper authorities are looking into this email and those schools are still in session today. Safety is our number one priority in Ashland City Schools, and we will remain vigilant in our efforts as always to keep everyone safe everyday. We hope everyone has an excellent day, and Go Arrows!”
Press releases about the hoax:
NEWS RELEASE 12-10-23 5:35 PM
School Swatting Hoax
Sheriff Randy Thorp
Licking County Sheriff’s Office
Multiple school districts in Licking County and multiple districts in the state of Ohio have received an email today with a bomb threat. These threats are similar in content and language to threats that occurred in recent days in California and Texas. These incidents were deemed to be not credible as a “swatting hoax”.
The Ohio Homeland Security Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime Center believe the Ohio threats to also be a case of intended swatting. While the Licking County Sheriff’s Office concurs with this analysis, our office and School Resource Officers will remain vigilant to any unusual activity relevant to our schools.
Sheriff Randy Thorp
Licking County Ohio
Message From North Olmsted City Schools Superintendent
NOCS Families,
Earlier today the district received a bomb threat via email claiming to be from a foreign terrorist group. This email was very general in nature and was sent to many other districts both near and far. This threat has been deemed not credible. We are currently working with the North Olmsted Police Department and safety officials. The Cleveland Joint Terrorism Task Force as well as the FBI are currently tracking several of these “swatting” incidents across Ohio. An identical situation occurred earlier this week in Texas.
Safety is the top priority for our district every day. We take all threats seriously and always work with the North Olmsted Police Department as well as other safety officials to help determine if a threat is credible. As a precaution, we will have extra police presence available at all of our schools tomorrow. We will also do a full safety sweep of all of our school buildings prior to school starting tomorrow.
We want to remind our families to always report safety tips and concerns to the district. If you see or hear something, please say something. The district has a safety tip line and also a form on the district website. Full information on how to report a safety concern can be found at the link below.
The district will continue to communicate any new information that becomes available.
Thank you,
David Brand
Superintendent
North Olmsted City Schools
Parma City School District
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are reaching out to address a concerning email that has been circulating among many Ohio school districts, including ours. This email claims to be from a Russian terrorist organization, threatening violence with explosive devices at schools. Similar messages were received by school districts across Texas on Friday and law enforcement authorities deemed them to be not credible.
Please be assured that, upon receiving this message, we initiated and maintained close contact with local and federal law enforcement agencies to seek their guidance. Based on the similar language of emails being sent to hundreds of schools nationwide, the Ohio Homeland Security (OHS)/Terrorism Analysis Unit (TAU) and the Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime Center (STACC) assess these emails to be swatting and/or hoax emails and that the threat is not credible. However, we take all such threats extremely seriously, and as a precaution, our Safety and Security Team and local police inspected all of our schools this afternoon, finding nothing of concern. Accordingly, we will have school tomorrow and all functions will proceed as regularly scheduled.
Our highest priority is the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community. We are committed to keeping you informed and will provide any necessary updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, we urge everyone to report any unusual or suspicious activity by calling or texting 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764). We understand that incidents like this can be distressing. Please know that our counselors are available to support any students who may need assistance or reassurance. Thank you for your cooperation and support in ensuring the safety of our school community.
Mansfield – On December 11, 2023 at 08:31AM the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a two-vehicle injury crash on State route 430 at the intersection of Stewart Road.
The preliminary investigation showed a 2013 Kia Forte was traveling east on SR 430 attempting to turn north onto Stewart Road. The Kia was driven by Bryant Burgess, 30, of Mansfield, along with a front seat passenger, Zachary Evans, 30 of Eastlake.
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Burgess failed to yield to a 2014 Ford F-150 which was traveling west on SR 430. The Ford was driven by Antonio Barrett, 51 of Mansfield, with a front seat passenger, John Harvey, 47, of Mansfield. The Ford struck the Kia, forcing the Kia off the north side of SR 430 and causing the Ford to strike a utility pole. Seatbelts were not in use by Burgess and Evans.
Burgess, Evans and Barrett were transported to the Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital by Madison Township EMS. Harvey was treated at the scene with minor injuries. Evans succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Madison Township Fire and EMS assisted at the scene.
Joe Lyons •
December 16, 2023
Mansfield – On December 11, 2023 at 08:31AM the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a two-vehicle injury crash on State route 430 at the intersection of Stewart Road.