Thomas Reed of the Ashland University Department of Music will present his annual faculty recital on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m., in the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall at the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.). The performance is free and open to the public.
Reed, who plays the clarinet and saxophone, will be joined by guest artists Charles Reed (cello) and Kevin Jones (piano). The program will feature compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Nikolai Kapustin and Johannes Brahms.
Reed is a professor of music at AU and received the university’s Excellence in Scholarship award in 2012. He is a member of the Akron Symphony Orchestra and the Ashland Symphony Orchestra, and also has performed frequently with the Cleveland Orchestra. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, a master’s in saxophone performance from the University of Akron and a doctor of musical arts in clarinet performance from the Ohio State University.
Charles Reed is an active teacher and performer in New York City and is a member of Nuova Pratica, an ensemble that focuses on historical improvisation and composition, and La Forza delle stelle, a period-instrument orchestra based in Montclair, N.J. He holds cello degrees from Oberlin Conservatory and the Eastman School of Music and recently completed a master’s from The Julliard School of Music.
Jones is the director of music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Hts., Ohio. A professional organist and choral conductor, he has held similar positions in Columbus, Ohio, Hartford, Conn., and Pelham, N.Y. Jones graduated from AU and later earned a master’s degree in organ and collaborative piano from the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Dezden Fultz Age: 33
White / Male / 5’ 8” / 170 lbs. / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals and Ohio Department of Corrections for tampering with evidence.
Ties to Mansfield.
Kristen Nickelson Age: 30
White / Female / 5’8” / 160 lbs. / Blond / Blue
Wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office on the charge of illegal conveyance.
Ties to the Bucyrus area.
Calvin Brooks Age: 52
Black / Male / 5’8” / 225 lbs. / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office on a probation violation on the original charge of aggravated burglary (F1).
Ties to the Mansfield area.
Gage Trussell (Swoape) Age: 19
White / Male / 6’1’’ / 136 lbs. / Brown Hair / Hazel Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office on the charge of strangulation.
Ties to the Mansfield area.
Reward money is available for information directly leading to an arrest. Anyone with information concerning any of these fugitives can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force office at 419-774-3565 or the tip line at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833) or you can send a web tip at the following webpage http://www.usmarshals.gov/district/oh-n/index.html.
The NOVFTF Akron Division consists of the following federal, state and local agencies:
United States Marshals Service, Mansfield Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Richland County Probation, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Bucyrus Police Department, Galion Police Department, Huron County Sheriff’s Office, Lexington Police Department, Loudonville Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ontario Police Department, Plymouth Police Department, Willard Police Department and Crestline Police Department.
Mifflin Township – On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at approximately 9:54 PM, the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ashland Post responded to a trailer fire on Interstate Route 71 northbound at the Ashland and Richland County line.
The fire involved the right rear tire assembly of a cattle transporter semi-trailer loaded with approximately 37 cattle.
Two of the cattle died as a result of the fire. Interstate Route 71 northbound was reduced to one lane for approximately 4 hours while the scene was cleared.
There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire.
Assisting on scene were the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Mifflin Township Fire and EMS, the Ohio Department of Transportation and Aber’s Towing
The Ashland Theatre, Executive Director, Chris Skinner announced today, that on Veteran’s Day, November 11th, all Veterans and one accompanying guest get to enjoy a complimentary showing of “THE GREAT ESCAPE!” Showtime at 2:00pm.
As a way of saying, THANK YOU VETERANS! Not only is the movie free but Popcorn and Beverage will be provided free also, thanks to the Sponsors.
Sponsored by:
American Veterans
Appreciation Events, Inc.
Mayor Matt Miller, City of Ashland
MAKE SURE TO CALL THE THEATRE FOR RESERVATIONS AT 419-281-1515.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Officers, and Loudonville Fire Department & EMS responded to the Mohican State Park “GORGE TRAIL” after a 911 caller stated that a male subject had fallen down the nearly 260 ft. ravine.
Andy Chow, an ODNR spokesperson, confirmed that Ohio Department of Natural Resources Officers are investigating the death of a hiker, at Mohican State Park. ODNR Officers received the call about this tragedy, on Thursday, Oct. 12th, at 11:59 a.m.
“The person was believed to be on the designated trail, and no foul play was suspected,” Commented ODNR spokesperson Andy Chow. “The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information at this time.”
Chow concluded, “ODNR reminds all visitors to stay on trails and follow park safety instructions.”
According to the Ashland County Coroner’s Office, Michael Cassady, 77, of Hilliard, Ohio died from injuries sustained in the fall.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following reprieves of execution:
Greg Lott, who was scheduled to be executed on February 15, 2024. The new date of execution has been moved to April 14, 2027.
According to My Crime Library
Gregory Lott was sentenced to death by the State of Ohio for a brutal murder. According to court documents Gregory Lott would tie up the victim, 82 year old John McGrath, doused him with lamp oil and set him on fire. Gregory Lott would steal a number of possessions from the home including the victim’s car. The victim would be found alive however he would die from his injuries later on. Read more at
John Stojetz, who was scheduled to be executed on March 14, 2024. The new date of execution has been moved to May 19, 2027.
According to My Crime Library
Death row inmate John Stojetz (STOH’-yets), who is white, was convicted of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Damico Watkins, who was black, at Madison Correctional Institution on April 25, 1996, in what authorities called a race-related slaying. Read more at My Crime Library
Archie Dixon, who was scheduled to be executed on April 17, 2024. The new date of execution has been moved to June 16, 2027.
According to My Crime Library
Archie Dixon is facing execution for killing his roommate, Christopher Hammer. Dixon beat and buried Hammer alive more than 15 years ago in 1993.
Archie Dixon was sentenced to death by the State of Ohio for the murder of his roommate. According to court documents Archie Dixon and Timothy Hoffner would kidnap their roommate Christopher Hammer who was brought to a forested area and buried alive. Archie Dixon and Timothy Hoffner would take money from the victims bank account along with his personal identification. Read more at My Crime Library
Governor DeWine is attributing this reprieve to ongoing problems involving the willingness of pharmaceutical suppliers to provide drugs to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC), pursuant to DRC protocol, without endangering other Ohioans.
Millions of visitors enjoy the lakes of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) on an annual basis to enjoy outdoor recreation ranging from fishing and boating, to camping and hiking among a variety of other opportunities. While relaxing on the water or reeling in a big catch are obvious benefits of the lakes, the most important function is to mitigate flooding for the entire Muskingum Watershed region.
To prepare for winter, on an annual basis the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) conducts annual temporary drawdown of the normal pool elevation of the lake levels. The drawdown allows for additional flood storage capacity needs during the winter thaw and spring rains and allows MWCD personnel to access near-shore areas for shoreline stabilization projects and other reservoir maintenance activities. Drawdown will begin in early November and the return to normal pool elevation will initiate in February.
Normal pool elevations will be obtained in time for the next summer recreation season.
The temporary 2023 – 2024 drawdown dates and lake levels are as follows:
Shoreline projects planned for the Winter of 2023 – 2024 include:
Charles Mill Lake – South Peninsula Cottage Area: Coir log, rock riprap, and native plantings will be installed to stabilize approximately 1,900 feet of eroding shoreline on the west shore of the South Peninsula cottage area.
Atwood Lake – Arcadia Drive: Rock riprap, coir log, and native grass plantings will be used to stabilize a 500-foot section of eroding shoreline in the Atwood Pines cottage area.
We, at Ashland University, are outraged, troubled and saddened by the events currently unfolding in the Holy Land. An unprovoked attack by Hamas—designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the European Union, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the U.S. governments—against Israel and its citizens has led to overwhelming death and destruction throughout the region, and a war has been declared.
We join with many others in solidarity with Israel against Hamas and its brutal attack that has brought this mayhem. We mourn those who have died, pray for those who have been taken as hostages and for all those who remain in harm’s way.
At Ashland, we have a long history of condemning and working to combat antisemitism. We have recently partnered with Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, to bring two scholars to our campus next spring. They will be educating our students, faculty and staff on the importance of remaining diligent against the forces that led to the Holocaust and continue to threaten Jewish people around the world.
While we look forward to those initiatives, our collective hearts and thoughts go out to all who are affected by these current events. We pray for a peaceful and immediate resolution and urge respectful campus discourse as we consider how best to support Israel and its fight against terror.
Ashland – Transformation Network has acquired Paid in Full and is now fully operating the ministry.
“Paid in Full offers a hand up to those in our community that need assistance with getting their needs met. Transformation Network provides life changing opportunities for those who need second chances. This new ministry venture allows Transformation Network’s New Steps participants to learn how to run and operate a store, while offering those who need a hand up assistance. Seeing this happen is truly a blessing.” says Executive Director Kelly Smith. “We are looking to keep things at Paid in Full the same for now. You will continue to see the familiar faces of former President of Paid in Full, Mandy Heilman, and Facebook favorite, Dan Brandt, at the store.
Paid in Full provides many wonderful benefits to the community. Every month on the third Thursday, they serve a community meal. On average, 70 people a month are served. Books donated to Paid in Full help fill the little libraires around the community. Paid in Full also provides clothing assistance to those in the Domestic Violence shelter as well as a time for payment option for those who can’t pay cash for their purchases. “With Transformation Network taking over the ministry, we will be able to build and grow on the amazing start Mandy has had at Paid in Full.” said Smith.
We would love for the community to come out and see the store and all the amazing things we have to offer. Store hours have been expanded to accommodate more shoppers’ schedules. Visit our Facebook page Paid in Full of Ashland Ohio Ministry for exact dates and times.
Transformation Network’s mission is to inspire people to fulfill their purpose as God’s Masterpiece. We do this by providing life changing opportunities through work and providing opportunities for people to learn and build relationships with Jesus Christ.
Visit www.transformationnetwork.org or call 419-207-1188 for further information.
Joe Lyons •
October 18, 2023
Thomas Reed of the Ashland University Department of Music will present his annual faculty recital on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m., in the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall at the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.). The performance is free and open to the public.
Mifflin Township – On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at approximately 9:54 PM, the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ashland Post responded to a trailer fire on Interstate Route 71 northbound at the Ashland and Richland County line.
The fire involved the right rear tire assembly of a cattle transporter semi-trailer loaded with approximately 37 cattle.
Assisting on scene were the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Mifflin Township Fire and EMS, the Ohio Department of Transportation and Aber’s Towing
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Officers, and Loudonville Fire Department & EMS responded to the Mohican State Park “GORGE TRAIL” after a 911 caller stated that a male subject had fallen down the nearly 260 ft. ravine.
Greg Lott, who was scheduled to be executed on February 15, 2024. The new date of execution has been moved to April 14, 2027.
John Stojetz, who was scheduled to be executed on March 14, 2024. The new date of execution has been moved to May 19, 2027.
Archie Dixon, who was scheduled to be executed on April 17, 2024. The new date of execution has been moved to June 16, 2027.
Millions of visitors enjoy the lakes of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) on an annual basis to enjoy outdoor recreation ranging from fishing and boating, to camping and hiking among a variety of other opportunities. While relaxing on the water or reeling in a big catch are obvious benefits of the lakes, the most important function is to mitigate flooding for the entire Muskingum Watershed region.
We, at Ashland University, are outraged, troubled and saddened by the events currently unfolding in the Holy Land. An unprovoked attack by Hamas—designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the European Union, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the U.S. governments—against Israel and its citizens has led to overwhelming death and destruction throughout the region, and a war has been declared.
Drug Free Ashland PAC