Ohio Highway Patrol, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Savannah Fire Department & EMS, and Firelands Ambulance Services responded to a motorcycle versus car incident in Savannah, around 12:30pm.
James McClurg, 51, of Mansfield was riding a 1994 Honda Shadow Spirit, Northbound on State Route 545.
Alice Anderson, 76, of Savannah, was driving a 2015 Subaru Forester Eastbound on West Main Street, and failed to yield from the stop sign, pulling in front of McClurg.
Once McClurg struck her Subaru, he was ejected from the motorcycle, and was not wearing a helmet, sustaining serious injuries.
James McClurg was transported by Savannah EMS to Dale Roy School parking lot at 1256 Center Street, where Life Flight transported him to Akron, where he remains in critical condition.
The accident remains under investigation by the Ashland Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol.
Ashland – In the coming weeks, school districts throughout Ohio will begin welcoming students back into their hallways. For many of these students their day starts and ends by riding a school bus. The safety of the students riding to and from school, as well as to school-sanctioned events, is a top priority.
Since 2018, there have been 6,089 traffic crashes involving school buses in Ohio. During this time, 1,847 people were injured and seven were killed. None of those killed were on a school bus.
“Very soon, our roadways will be filled with school buses transporting our students to and from school,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “As our school children return to school, it’s important to remember safety is a shared responsibility by school bus drivers, motorists and students.”
As the buses return to the roadways, the Patrol has a few reminders: Motorists are required to stop at least 10 feet in front of or behind a school bus when flashing lights and an extended arm are displayed; motorists cannot resume driving until the school bus begins moving. The Patrol also reminds motorists to plan ahead and allow extra time for delays caused by school bus stops.
School buses are also required to be inspected twice a year to ensure the bus is operating properly. Every bus used to transport students is inspected before the beginning of the school year and once randomly during the year. Since 2018, the Patrol has performed more than 200,000 inspections.
“I am proud of the dedication our staff displays when enforcing school bus laws and during inspections,” said Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. “I have no doubt their dedication will have a positive impact on making sure the students are transported to and from school and school-related events safely each day.”
For example, last year the Patrol, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Education teamed up to create new highly-reflective “STOP” decals for the rear of every school bus in the state. Beginning in October 2022, each of the state’s nearly 20,000 school buses were outfitted with the new decals, which made buses more visible in both daylight and at nighttime. The first round of decals were printed by ODOT’s Sign Shop and provided to the schools at no cost.
Click here for a complete statistical breakdown of school bus inspections, crashes and passing stopped school bus violations.
On Saturday, July 29th, Burger King, at 910 Claremont Avenue, held their first annual Car Show to benefit the Ashland County Dog Shelter.
With only 30 cars showing up, Burger King Car Show netted $941.00 for the Ashland County Dog Shelter, and boy did that put a big smile on Ashland County Dog Warden Joe Eggerton’s face.
This was posted on Facebook by Ashland County Dog Warden Joe Eggerton
“On behalf of the Ashland County Dog Shelter , our staff, Dog Warden, volunteers & our beautiful shelter fur-babies, we would like to shout out a huge “Thank You” to the staff of Burger King on Claremont Avenue, Ashland. This amazing group of individuals held a car show on Saturday July 29th with all proceeds & donations to benefit our fur-babies of the Ashland County Dog Shelter. Along with bags of dog food, they also raised a total of $941.00 that was presented to help our furry friends! Once again,, on behalf of all of us at the dog. Shelter & our fur-babies, we greatly appreciate each & everyone of you who helped to make this fundraiser such a huge success, you guys are amazing! Our Shelter Representative is the one & only Luna, who received a cheeseburger for her beauty & grace!”
Yesterday, Howard Walters appeared in courtroom #1, at the Ashland County Common Pleas Court, for an arraignment on the charge of Aggravated Murder, before visiting Judge Janet Burnside, around 3:00 pm.
Howard Walters, who is represented by Attorney James J. Mayer III entered a plea of not guilty, and requested through his attorney, that his bond be reduced. Judge Janet Burnside said the request would have to be submitted in writing.
A Pretrial is scheduled on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. by remote video Zoom.
In a Criminal Sentencing Hearing via Zoom Video yesterday, Ashland County Common Pleas Court Judge David R. Stimpert said, “The maximum is just not enough!”
Robert Haudenschild, who is represented by Attorney Benjamin Zushinhad, withdrew his former plea of not guilty, and entered a plea of guilty. On 06/22/2023, he was given the maximum on every charge.
The Defendant will be classified as a Tier III Sex Offender, and is required to register his residence, place of employment and higher education. every 90 days for his lifetime.
Agencies involved with the case: Loudonville Police Department, Ashland County Job and Family Services, Wayne County Children’s Advocacy Center, Ashland Police Division, Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office, and Loudonville-Perrysville School District.
COUNT ONE: §2919.22(B)(5), 2919.22(E)(4): Endangering Children F2 (8-12 years)
COUNT TWO: §2925.02(A)(4)(a), 2925.02(C)(3): Corrupting Another With Drugs F4 (18 months)
COUNT NINE: §2907.05(A)(1), 2907.05(C)(1): Gross Sexual Imposition F4 (18 months)
Totaling a minimum of 28 consecutive years.
SENTENCING ORDER OF THE COURT
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows:
1. RESIDENTIAL SANCTIONS:
a. As stated in Count One of the Indictment for the offense ENDANGERING CHILDREN in violation of R.C. 2919.22(B)(5) and 2919.22(E)(4), a felony of the second degree, the Defendant is sentenced to an indefinite term of 8 to 12 years under the authority of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for placement in an appropriate penal institution.
b. As stated in Count Two of the Indictment for the offense CORRUPTING ANOTHER WITH DRUGS, in violation of R.C. 2925.02(A)(4)(a) and 2925.02(C)(3), a felony of the fourth degree, the Defendant is sentenced to 18 months under the authority of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for placement in an appropriate penal institution. The sentence imposed for Count Two shall be served consecutively to Count One.
c. As stated in Count Four of the Indictment for the offense DISSEMINATING MATTER HARMFUL TO JUVENILES, in violation of R.C. 2907.31(A)(1) and 2907.31(F), a felony of the fifth degree, the Defendant is sentenced to 12 months under the authority of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for placement in an appropriate penal institution. The sentence imposed for Count Four shall be served consecutively to Counts One and Two.
d. As stated in Count Five of the Indictment for the offense SEXUAL BATTERY, in violation of R.C. 2907.03(A)(5) and 2907.03(B), a felony of the third degree, the Defendant is sentenced to 60 months under the authority of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for placement in an appropriate penal institution. The sentence imposed for Count Five shall be served consecutively to Counts One, Two, and Four.
e. As stated in Count Six of the Indictment for the offense SEXUAL BATTERY, in violation of R.C. 2907.03(A)(5) and 2907.03(B), a felony of the third degree, the Defendant is sentenced to 60 months under the authority of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for placement in an appropriate penal institution. The sentence imposed for Count Six shall be served consecutively to Counts One, Two, Four, and Five.
f. As stated in Count Seven of the Indictment for the offense SEXUAL BATTERY, in violation of R.C. 2907.03(A)(5) and 2907.03(B), a felony of the third degree, the Defendant is sentenced to 60 months under the authority of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for placement in an appropriate penal institution. The sentence imposed for Count Seven shall be served consecutively to Counts One Two, Four, Five, and Six.
g. As stated in Count Eight of the Indictment for the offense IMPORTUNING, in violation of R.C. 2907.07(D)(1) and 2907.07(F)(3), a felony of the fifth degree, the Defendant is sentenced to 12 months under the authority of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for placement in an appropriate penal institution. The sentence imposed for Count Eight shall be served consecutively to Counts One, Two, Four, Five, Six, and Seven.
h. As stated in Count Nine of the Indictment for the offense GROSS SEXUAL IMPOSITION, in violation of R.C. 2907.05(A)(1) and 2907.05(C)(1), a felony of the fourth degree, the Defendant is sentenced to 18 months under the authority of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for placement in an appropriate penal institution. The sentence imposed for Count Nine shall be served consecutively to Counts One, Two, Four, Five, Six, Seven and Eight.
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) is one of 22 elected officials from across the state of Ohio to successfully complete this year’s Public Leadership Academy at The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs.
The Public Leadership Academy is an intensive, one-week, bipartisan, residential academy for Ohio’s rising state and local elected leaders. Along with Miller, participants included other state representatives, county commissioners, mayors, and school board and city council members.
“The program was such a worthwhile and amazing experience to undergo with such talented individuals,” Miller said. “I hope to bring back some of the ideas and things we learned when it comes to public service to benefit the people of Ashland and Medina Counties.”
The program is designed to support leaders who inspire citizenship. Participants reflect on their call to serve, explore topics they have in common, and return to public life with a better understanding of their colleagues and a renewed commitment to public service.
“Everyone in the class was identified by their leadership as a rising star in Ohio elected service,” said Greg Moody, the director of professional development for the Glenn College. “Our role is to bring them together to learn from each other and build lasting relationships that benefit their constituents and citizens of Ohio.”
This year’s program, held July 10-14, coincided with the Glenn College Democracy Camp, a one-day program for 30 high school students to learn about civic engagement and the democratic process. At a shared lunch, Democracy Camp and Public Leadership Academy participants discussed career paths in local government and the importance of leadership in public service.
Miller was among the fourth class to graduate from the Public Leadership Academy.
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State Representative Melanie Miller is currently serving her first term in the Ohio House of Representatives. She represents the 67th House District, which includes all of Ashland County and the western portion of Medina County.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Sullivan Fire Department & EMS respond to a single vehicle rollover crash at 92 State Route 58, just North of the RR Tracks in Sullivan, around 11:30am this morning.
Rafael Martinez Age: 40
Hispanic / Male / 5”9” / Bald / Brown Eyes
Wanted by U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office, and Ohio Department of Corrections on a bond violation on the original charge of possession of drugs F1, and failure to provide notice on change of address F1, and a parole violation on the original charge of rape F1
Ties to Cleveland, Texas, and Kentucky
Mitchell Fleming Age: 56
Black / Male / 5’10” / 200 / Bald / Brown Eyes
Wanted by U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for possession of drugs.
Ties to the Mansfield and Columbus.
Pamela Sauder Age: 57
Black / Female / 5’4’’ / 120 / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for possession of drugs.
Ties to the Mansfield area.
Jhousha Stewart Age: 33
White / Male / 511’’ / 150 / Brown Hair / Blue Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for possession of fentanyl .
Ties to Mansfield and Columbus 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.
Tipsters may remain anonymous, and a cash reward may be available. The Task Force’s “Dangerous Dozen” fugitives can be viewed at https://www.usmarshals.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/dangerous-dozen.pdf, which is updated monthly.
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.
The safety of our community has always been my passion. I committed my life to a career in law enforcement at the age of 19, and now 31 years later I am even more committed to making sure that Ashland County remains a safe place to live and raise a family.
My wife, Sandy and I have always lived in Ashland County. We raised two beautiful daughters here, and the reason we chose to plant our roots here is because Ashland County is truly a great place to work, play, and live the American dream. That’s why I am excited to announce that I am running for Sheriff of Ashland County.
Sheriff Risner provided strong leadership for our county, over the past 20+ years, and I want to continue this tradition. Law Enforcement is full of challenges today—but with my 29 years of extensive training, command experience, and leadership at the Ohio Highway Patrol, coupled with the knowledge, and experience as Human Resource Director for the City of Ashland, I know I have the qualifications and commitment to meet these challenges.
I am looking forward to talking with you about the future of Ashland County, and how we can work together to keep our home the safest place to live in all of Ohio!
Our website, social media, yard signs, and other ways to support this important campaign will be out soon. In the meantime you can email me at cenderby21@gmail.com or search for me on Facebook.
With your support in the upcoming election, we will ensure our Sheriff’s Department is professional, highly trained and dedicated to serving Ashland County.
Joe Lyons •
August 2, 2023
STATE OF OHIO vs STANLEY GARDNER
STATE OF OHIO vs RYAN COFFMAN
STATE OF OHIO vs AARON DRUSHELL
STATE OF OHIO vs RANDALL JEFFREY
STATE OF OHIO vs DAVID OWENS
Robert Haudenschild, who is represented by Attorney Benjamin Zushinhad, withdrew his former plea of not guilty, and entered a plea of guilty. On 06/22/2023, he was given the maximum on every charge.
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) is one of 22 elected officials from across the state of Ohio to successfully complete this year’s Public Leadership Academy at The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs.
Miller was among the fourth class to graduate from the Public Leadership Academy.
Rafael Martinez Age: 40
Mitchell Fleming Age: 56
Pamela Sauder Age: 57
Jhousha Stewart Age: 33
The safety of our community has always been my passion. I committed my life to a career in law enforcement at the age of 19, and now 31 years later I am even more committed to making sure that Ashland County remains a safe place to live and raise a family.