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.
The Mansfield Division of Police, Major Crimes Unit is actively working a Homicide and a Felonious Assault in the City of Mansfield.
On October 10, 2023, at 2020 hours, the Mansfield Division of Police responded to the area of 896 Brookfield Dr. reference numerous calls about shots fired and a subject down in the hallway.
Officers arrived in the area and located two gunshot victims in the area. Both victims were taken to a local hospital. One victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital and one was being treated at this time.
A group of subjects fled the scene from witness accounts, at this time we do not believe there is any danger to the community as related to this incident.
“We are asking for the help of the community in identifying the subjects in this
Incident,” stated Lt. Robert Skropits.
Please contact Det. Larry Schacherer 419-755-9766 with any information about the
This letter is in response to the discussions that our students and parents have been having due to a possible school threat at the Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
The result of this possible threat is a result of an investigation that the ACWHCC administration and the Career Center’s school resource officer performed on the days of Wednesday, October 4th through Friday, October 6th.
During the investigation, there were countless hours spent interviewing students and the instructor of one of our labs at the career center. After gathering information and using the school’s threat assessment plan tool, it was determined that there was no evidence to demonstrate that the threat was credible and that our staff and students were in any danger.
An All Call was sent out to the parents of the Career Center students on Friday, October 6th at 6:00 pm with the findings of the investigation. An email was also sent to our students on Tuesday, October 10th stating the procedures that took place during the investigation and the results, in which students were to read at 2:30 pm in their classrooms.
This is a joint communication put out by the Ashland County West Holmes Career Center and the Ashland City Schools.
Safety of all staff and students is our top priority and this communication is to give assurance to our parents, staff, students, and stakeholders that attending school tomorrow and moving forward is safe.
Thank you for your continued support of ACWHCC and ACS.
Golden Honey! So beautiful to look at and even better to taste, the judging was pleasant. Thank you to the participants of the Ashland County Fair, 2023 honey display. From light gold to Amber, creamed honey, to beeswax, the results of the judging is as follows:
Ashland County Fair Standard September 17-23, 2023
Department – 111 Grain/Seed/Potato/Veg.
Class Z – Honey
Lot 4 – Light Amber Three one-pound jars.
1st Peggy Garnes Medina, OH
2nd Marcella Workman New London, OH
Lot 5 – Amber
Three one-pound jars.
1st Peggy Garnes Medina, OH
2nd Marcella Workman New London, OH
Lot 6 Dark Amber
One shallow or medium for cutting.
1st Peggy Garnes Medina, OH.
2nd Marcella Workman New London, OH
Lot 11 – Beeswax-I pc. – 1 lb. min.
Best display of bees & their activity
1st Peggy Garnes Medina, OH
Joe Lyons •
October 13, 2023
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
The Mansfield Division of Police, Major Crimes Unit is actively working a Homicide and a Felonious Assault in the City of Mansfield.
This letter is in response to the discussions that our students and parents have been having due to a possible school threat at the Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
