Joe Lyons •
June 26, 2023
Ashland County Fairgrounds
The Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion is hosted by the Ohio chapters of The American Truck Historical Society. Black Swamp, Buckeye Vintage Haulers, Greater Cincinnati, and Northeast Ohio
Joe Lyons •
June 25, 2023
Aber’s Towing & Crane Center is proud to announce its 1st Annual Touch a Truck & Car Show on July 15th, 2023 11am – 4pm at 1180 Commerce Pkwy Ashland, OH 44805
All entry fee donations and proceeds go towards the Ashland County Cancer Association
Tour their new facility Food Trucks, Bounce House, Dunk Tank and more fun for all ages
Hot Rods Take Back the Streets
Joe Lyons •
June 23, 2023
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center receives gift from Sedwick Charitable Foundation
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Ashland is honored to announce that the Sedwick Charitable Foundation has awarded them a grant in the amount of $40,000 to support the Hunger Assistance Program.
“We are so grateful for the local, ongoing support of Armstrong and now the generosity of their parent company through the Sedwick Charitable Foundation,” says Dan Lawson, PhD, Director of Community Relations and Development for the Ashland Kroc Center. “With rising food costs and the growing demand for our Hunger Assistance Program, the timing couldn’t be better.”
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center helps Ashland County residents who are faced with food insecurity through the following services:
Food pantry groceries
Community lunch served daily, from 11 to 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday
In conjunction with the USDA, the Ashland Kroc Center’s Summer Food Service Program helps children who receive free or reduced-price lunch during the school year by providing free, healthy meals each weekday from June 12 to August 11 for children under the age of 18.
“In 2022, the Ashland Kroc Center provided 28,080 participants with groceries and meals to prevent food insecurity, and the Food Pantry helped distribute more than 412,000 pounds of food, explains Dr. Lawson. “This gift from the Sedwick Charitable Foundation will help us continue these vital services through our Hunger Assistance Program and keep up with the increased demand.”
The Food Pantry is located in the Annex building of The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 527 East Liberty Street, Ashland. It is open on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please call the Food Pantry at (419) 282-4223.
For more information, please follow Ashland Kroc Center on Facebook or @AshlandKroc on Instagram.
Photo Caption: Mitch Piskur and Sandy Burkholder, from Armstrong, presents a check from the Sedwick Charitable Foundation to Major Annalise Francis, Administrator/Corps Officer, and Dan Lawson, Director of Community Relations & Development, for the Ashland Kroc Center’s Hunger Assistance Program.
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About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org and AshlandKroc.org.
Joe Lyons •
June 23, 2023
The “Hidden in Plain Sight” Exhibit is now at the Ashland BalloonFest and is brought to Ashland by the collaborative efforts of the Ashland County Juvenile Court, Ashland Police Department, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Loudonville Police Department, Ashland County Mental Health and Recovery Board, Ashland County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, and Appleseed Community Mental Health Center.
Karen DeSanto Kellogg, of the Ashland County Juvenile Court explained, “The Hidden in Plain Sight Exhibit features a gender neutral mock bedroom. The intention is to provide parents, guardians, care-givers, and individuals working with youth the opportunity to see items that are accessible to youth at local stores, and through the internet that may be signs of substance abuse.
By equipping parents and care-givers with this important knowledge, and making supportive resources available, we hope to prepare adults in partnering to reduce risky behaviors by youth.” Judge Kellogg went on to say, “The most successful prevention of youth substance use is evidence based prevention education and regular communication from parents and other key adults that emphasizes nonuse messages and reinforces healthy decision making.
While the mock bedroom is meant to be informative, it does not represent all youth; and just because a youth may have some of the items demonstrated, does not necessarily mean that they are making unhealthy choices.” Judge Kellogg commented, “This mock bedroom is not intended to scare; but again, to educate participants and equip them for next steps.”
This display is for adults only and the youth are not able to tour the exhibit. If you appear to be under the age of 21, you will not be permitted to enter. No recording or photography inside the Exhibit is permitted. Adults may tour the exhibit, while children are supervised by a responsible adult from one of the partner agencies.
The “Hidden in Plain Sight”Exhibit is making its debut at the Ashland Balloon Fest. Guided tours will be available between the hours of 4:00 pm. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, weather permitting.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff E. Wayne Risner had this to say, “Judge Kellogg had the vision and took advantage of an opportunity to bring this great teaching tool to our community as a way to inform parents about the many ways drugs, and even drug paraphernalia can be hidden in plain view. Our hope is by touring the trailer and asking questions, it will enable parents to better understand and possibly identify something that could contain, and or hide dangerous or illegal drugs. Myself and my staff are proud to be a part of this effort. We certainly appreciate Judge Kellogg’s leadership on bringing law enforcement, ACCADA, Appleseed, Job and Family Services, and Juvenile Court together on this great project!”
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy David Blake, commented, “The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with the Ashland County Juvenile Court. Judge Kellogg’s vision to educate parents and families through the ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ Trailer is a great educational tool.”
If you haven’t had the chance to tour this exhibit yet, it is well worth your time, and I guarantee you will learn something from the experience.
Joe Lyons •
June 23, 2023
Grandpa’s Cheesebarn & Sweeties Chocolates celebrates 45 years in business at their 23rd Annual Strawberry Feast
See you out at their ASHLAND location for:
• Hand dipped chocolate strawberries (FRIDAY, JUNE 23RD ONLY)
• Homemade strawberry shortcake
• Homemade strawberry ice cream
• Strawberry milkshakes
• Fresh strawberry cheddar cheese
• Homemade strawberry fudges
• Strawberry jams & syrup
• Dried strawberries
• Strawberry popcorn
• Strawberry lemonade, soda & floats
• Strawberry BBQ sauce & MORE…
Make it a day trip by having lunch and homemade ice cream on the patio. Enjoy their courtyard, gift shop, over 100 cheeses, homemade chocolates and fudges at their very own Sweeties Chocolates!
Grandpa’s Cheesebarn & Sweeties Chocolates Facebook post this morning,
We have an exciting surprise giveaway! To celebrate 45 years in business we will be giving away well over $1,000 in gift cards during our Strawberry Feast! Simply make a $50 or more purchase and receive a limited edition Frisbee. Random Frisbees will have gift cards attached in varying amounts! Promotion is valid at our Ashland location from 6/23-6/25 while supplies last. Come out for some delicious Strawberry treats and see if it’s your lucky day too!
Joe Lyons •
June 21, 2023
Yoder’s Red Barn Ice Cream Update
Took the family to Yoder’s Red Barn Ice Cream for food & Ice-Cream. Boy, did it hit the spot! After someone sent a message asking me if I get anything other that a Banana Split I decided to post a few pictures of what everyone ordered.
Believe it or not, I didn’t get the Banana Split this time. I ate a Double Cheese burger and sweet potato fries with marshmallow dipping sauce and topped it off with a Root beer float. That was so amazing!
The boys played “Heads Up” while eating a cheeseburger, fries, nachos and fried pickles along with a chocolate milkshakes for each, a double delight.
My grandson had a lemonade slush, and a delicious sloppy joe sandwich. My wife had a barbecued pulled pork sandwich and cheesy tater tots and triple raspberry sherbet. If you have not tried the triple raspberry sherbet I highly recommend it. So delicious! The hot pretzel and cheese was so good and the coneys are the best in Ashland.
Having the park and putt putt golf nearby adds to the enjoyment of the afternoon, the cost for a family of good food and fun is minimal.
While eating this fabulous spread of summertime fun food, I found out that Yoder’s Red Barn may be getting a new building that actually looks like a real barn, but more on that when the time comes.
Joe Lyons •
June 21, 2023
COLUMBUS, OH – On Tuesday, legislation introduced by State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) has been unanimously approved by the House Commerce and Labor Committee. The legislation modernizes the statutes authorizing the Cosmetology and Barber Board and updates statutes to harmonize the regulations and processes of the board to better serve licensees.
“This is simply a bill to standardize Ohio’s regulation of these personal appearance service providers to create a more efficient pathway for current cosmetologists and barbers as well as the many individuals moving into the field,” Miller said. “I am confident that these and other changes that update our code will serve to encourage the Barber and Cosmetology industry to grow and thrive in Ohio.”
The Cosmetology and Barber Board was consolidated from two separate boards in 2017, but Miller notes the law is not adequately adjusted to account for this merger.
Some of the highlights of the bill includes:
Miller points out the bill does not include any changes to current training hour requirements for initial licensure.
The legislation now awaits further consideration in the Ohio House.
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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.
Joe Lyons •
June 21, 2023
DOWNTOWN DREAM CRUISE CAR SHOW
Saturday, July 8, 2023
In Memory of Lach Alar and Masardianer
Shop with A Cop
Registration 8:00 to Noon • Awards presented throughout the show Dream Cruise at 3:00 • 400 Dash Plaques • Door Prizes • 50/50 Raffle • DJ Food Court • Register by Donation – must be registered to quality for awards For more information call Sandra at 419-651-9881 or Ken at 419-651-3471
BURGER KING CAR SHOW
MUSIC BY: JOHNNEY C. DONATION ENTRY SATURDAY, JULY 29TH 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM RAIN OR SHINE 910 CLAREMONT AVE. • ASHLAND, OH
FIRST 25 PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE DASH PLAQUES AWARDS PRESENTED FOR ‘BEST CAR’ & ‘TOP 10° 50/50 DRAWING & DOOR PRIZES
Joe Lyons •
June 20, 2023
Our next M25OC distribution of fresh, nutritious fruits and veggies is coming to Ashland this Saturday – June 24th from 10 am to 1:00 pm at Luray Lanes (we’ll be outside in the parking lot).
As always, it is our goal to provide food to anyone in need, and share God’s love and peace with all we encounter.
If you would like to volunteer, and help with this produce distribution, please meet us at 8 am, Saturday – June 24th.
We will have coffee available. We will have bathroom available. We will have bottle water for the volunteers.
Matthew 25 Outreach Center is a nonprofit service provider located in Mansfield, Ohio.
Mail:
P.O. Box 3911
Mansfield, Ohio 44907
Phone:
419-961-0110
Email:
info@m25oc.org.
Look forward to seeing you Saturday and praying that you’ll serve alongside us!
Blessings,
Jeff Wright
M. 419-961-0110
Joe Lyons •
June 20, 2023
Ohio Highway Patrol, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Hayesville Fire Department & EMS, and Jeromesville Fire Department & EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident in the Westbound lane, of US Route 30, around 6:21pm tonight.
Roberta Hootman, 35, of Ontario, was driving a 2004 Honda Element Westbound on US Route 30, when a mechanical issue caused her car to strike a 2014 Jetta, driven by Matthew Snyder, 41, of Ontario.
After striking the 2014 Jetta, Hootman’s 2004 Honda Element went into the median, going airborne, rolling over and ejecting Hootman. The Jetta came to rest in the median.
Hayesville EMS transported Robin Hootman to the Dale Roy parking lot, where she was Life Flighted with serios life-threatening injuries.
Both were transporting vehicles for a Mansfield car dealer.
The Crash remains under investigation, by the Ashland Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol.
