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
The Ashland County Fair had the best of everything this year, perfect weather throughout the week, and beautiful flowers and flower arrangements. The Ashland County Fair Flower Show, 2023, was nothing less than spectacular. The results of the flower show winners are listed below:
Flower Show – Horticulture – Begonia, Fibrous, 1 Stem.
1st – Virginia Lawson
2nd – Debra Powell
Flower Show – Horticulture – Calendula, 3 Blooms w/Foliage.
1st – Marla Garrison
Flower Show – Horticulture – Celosia, Crested, 1 Flower Head.
1st – Valerie Smith
2nd – Julie Stolcals
Flower Show – Horticulture – Celosia, Plumed, 1 Flower Head w/Side Branches.
1st – Julie Stolcals
2nd – Valerie Smith
Flower Show – Horticulture – Cleome, 1 Stem w/Foliage.
1st – Tommi Johnson
Flower Show – Horticulture – Coleus, 1 Stem 10″ or over.
1st – Virginia Lawson
2nd – Julie Stolcals
Flower Show – Horticulture – Cosmos, 3 Stems, Same Color.
1st – Valerie Smith
2nd – Julie Stolcals
3rd – Lisa Stolcals
Flower Show – Horticulture – Everlastings, 3-Stem, Same Color.
1st – Valerie Smith
2nd – Julie Stolcals
Flower Show – Horticulture – Geranium, 1 Stem w/Foliage.
1st – Diana Dunn
2nd – Valerie Smith
3rd – Lisa Stolcals
Flower Show – Horticulture – Marigold, Small Flower, 1 Spray/Foli w/Foliage.
1st – Phyllis Hiller
2nd – Andrea Viner
3rd – Ray Hiller
Flower Show – Horticulture – Marigold, Large Flowered, 1 Bloom w/Foliage.
1st – Julie Stolcals
2nd – Julie Young
3rd – Valerie Smith
Flower Show – Horticulture – Ornamental Sunflower, under 4.”
1st – Julie Stolcals
2nd – Lisa Stolcals
Flower Show – Horticulture – Ornamental Sunflower, 4- 8.”
1st – Julie Stolcals
2nd – Stephanie Hiller
3rd – Julie Young
Flower Show – Horticulture – Petunia, 1 Spray w/Foliage.
1st – Julie Stolcals
2nd – Debra Powell
3rd – Lisa Stolcals
Flower Show – Horticulture – Calibrachoa -1 Spray w/Foliage.
1st – Lisa Stolcals
2nd – Valerie Smith
Flower Show – Horticulture – Salvia, Annual-1 Stem w/Foliage.
1st – Lisa Stolcals
2nd – Julie Stolcals
3rd – Valerie Smith
Flower Show – Horticulture – Snapdragon, 3 Stem, Same Color.
1st – Valerie Smith
2nd – Dawn Henning
3rd – Stephanie Hiller
Flower Show – Horticulture – Zinnia,1 Bloom, Under 2″ Diameter.
1st – Julie Stolcals
2nd – Virginia Lawson
3rd – Andrea Viner
Flower Show – Horticulture – Zinnia, 1 Bloom, 2″ to 4″ Diameter.
1st – Valerie Smith
2nd – Stephanie Hiller
3rd – Joshua Hiller
Flower Show – Horticulture – Zinnia, 1 Bloom, Over 4″ Diameter.
1st – Lisa Stolcals
2nd – Julie Stolcals
3rd – Teri Drake
Flower Show – Horticulture – Any Other Annual-Named Specify variety.
1st – Valerie Smith
2nd – Julie Stolcals
3rd – Sue McGinty
Flower Show – Horticulture – Gloriosa Daisy, 1 Stem w/Foliage.
Rafael Martinez Age: 40
White / Male / 5’8” / 180lbs / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by U.S Marshals Service, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for failure to register (F1) and a bond revocation for possession of fentanyl (F1) and failure to register (F1), and Adult Parole Authority for a parole violation for rape (F1).
Ties to the Cleveland.
Steven Drummond Age: 26
White / Male / 5’9’’ / 160lbs / Blond Hair / Blue Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for failure to register.
Ties to the Mansfield and Shelby area.
Marquis Morris Age: 34
Black / Male / 6’0’’ / 165lbs / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office on the charge of felonious assault.
Ties to Mansfield area and Oxon Hill MD.
Gage Trussel (Swoape) Age: 19
White / Male / 136lbs / Brown / Hazel Eyes
Wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office on the charge of Strangulation.
Ties to Mansfield and Ashland 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.
It’s harvest time and the grain and seeds are ripe for the harvest. The grain, seeds, potatoes, and vegetables at the Ashland County Fair were the cream of the crop this year. The results for the judging are provided as follows:
Joe Lyons •
October 12, 2023
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.
