Please join us Saturday, August 26th for free grocery distribution
Matthew 25 Outreach Center of Ashland County
Luray Lanes
647 E. Main St
Ashland, OH
Drive through distribution starts at 10:00 am and ends at 1:00pm
Volunteers needed from 7:00am through 1:00pm
We provide food to anyone in need, while sharing God’s love and peace with all we encounter. This work requires the help of many volunteers ….. so bring your family, friends, neighbors, and your co-workers to join us as we distribute groceries to families in need of assistance.
Our FREE drive-through grocery distribution takes place from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in the parking lot of the Luray Lanes, located at 647 E. Main St, in Ashland. The entire distribution is outdoors so please dress for the weather. The bowling alley will be open, so we’ll have access to restrooms and to take a break from the weather, as needed.
If you would like to help with this FREE grocery distribution, please meet us Saturday, August 26th at
7:00am to help with the initial staging process, as our truckload of food arrives
7:00am to help direct traffic
8:00am to help package bulk foods into family size packages, to make ready for distribution
8:00am to help register every family that receives food (a quick training session is available)
8:00am to help with home deliveries (this requires the use of your personal vehicle)
Not available to help us the 2nd Saturday of each month? That’s OK ……
Please contact us if you are interested in delivering shelf stable food boxes to seniors located in Ashland County …. deliveries take place anytime throughout the month.
Maybe you are interested in helping install yard signs the week of our distribution – you can contact us to learn more about this volunteer opportunity.
We have volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and all abilities! Please join us (and bring your friends) as we distribute FREE groceries and share God’s love with the people of Ashland County. We look forward to seeing you Saturday and pray that you’ll serve alongside us!
The Ashland County Park District will hold its annual deer gun and waterfowl lottery for the 2023 hunting season. The lottery will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Ashland County Conservation League 1930 Co. Rd. 1035, Ashland Ohio. The deer lottery will start at 6:30pm. and waterfowl will start at 7:30 pm.
For a $10.00 fee, you can put your name in the lottery. Winning lottery hunters will be able to pick the park, day and area they want to hunt and will be allowed one hunting partner each day. You must be present at the lottery to secure your hunting dates.
Deer hunting parks in this year’s lottery are Avian Acres, Audubon Wetlands, Black Fork Bottoms, Carpenter Waterfowl Park, Cooke Family Park, Cool Springs, Esbenshade Wetlands, Gilliom-Cherp, Pine Hill Sauers Farm and Sprinkle Park.
Waterfowl hunting parks in this year’s lottery are Avian Acres, Black Fork Bottoms, Carpenter Waterfowl Park, Cooke Family Park, Cool Springs, Esbenshade Wetlands, Gilliom-Cherp, and Sprinkle Park.
Youth lottery drawings
The youth Deer and Waterfowl lottery will also be held at no charge.
If you are the parent or guardian of a youth that is unable to attend the lottery,
the parent or guardian may enter the youth in the youth lottery ONLY. The parent or guardian needs to bring proof of youth’s hunting license (hunting license or copy) No exceptions.
If the youth wants to be entered in the general lottery they must be present.
On Friday, Aug 11, 2023, at 2:06 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a Breaking and Entering at the Wellington Implement on US RT 42, Ashland Ohio. When deputies arrived, they observed a truck and trailer loaded with equipment and an individual behind the trailer. The deputy got out of his cruiser and the individual took off. He also observed a mower on the trailer ramp running with a screwdriver in the ignition. The trailer also had several side by sides and zero turns loaded.
While checking the property, they found that a side by side had also been tampered with. Upon further investigation, deputies learned that both truck and trailer were stolen from businesses in Ashland.
The property was secured by the Ashland Police Department as the search for suspects started. The Drone Team arrived and began a search. They located a male in the ditch along US RT42 and he was taken into custody. He was identified as Jordan Tracy of Columbus Ohio.
As the search continued, a 2nd suspect was found, Christopher Tracey, of Columbus Ohio.
The investigation revealed a total of four suspects.
During a search of the business, it was found that several zero turns and side by side’s had been damaged.
All items were recovered and returned to all three businesses.
Perrysville, OH – (August 15,2023) — Bigfoot event returns at Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District’s (MWCD) Pleasant Hill Lake Park this fall! Seekers of Bigfoot (aka sasquatch, Grassman, Yeti, etc.) should mark their calendars for October 5-8, 2023, to attend 2nd Annual Bigfoot Basecamp Weekend. Matt Moneymaker, Founder and President of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) and co-host of “Finding Bigfoot” on Animal Planet Channel will host a VIP dinner and Community Townhall event.
“The weekend will kick off with a VIP dinner and presentation by Moneymaker on Thursday, October 5th, along with campfire BFRO speakers, activities for kids, and movie under the stars,” says Louis Andres, Program Specialist at Pleasant Hill Lake Park. “Saturday’s activities will include a Community Townhall with Moneymaker, BFRO investigator presentations, Bigfoot author book signings, guided pontoon tours, Bigfoot T-Shirt tie dye, casting class, just to name a few.”
Ohio now ranks 4th in United States with over 321 BFRO reported sightings, Only Washington, California, and Florida tallied more total Bigfoot reports. Locally, Ashland County has nine reported sightings and Richland County has four reported encounters. The most recent sightings were in Ashland County at Mohican State Park on June 18, 2021, and another Class A sighting occurring at Pleasant Hill Lake Park primitive camp area on August 18, 2020, according to the BFRO website.
The weekend will feature family-friendly events, food trucks, Bigfoot souvenirs, a caricature artist, and Bigfoot themed Movie at the Lake. Reservations are required for the VIP dinner and select scheduled events. More information, detailed schedule and tickets can be purchased online at MWCD.org/Bigfoot.
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About BRFO
The BFRO site is the only collection of bigfoot reports from across North America that have been investigated by researchers to determine credibility. The BFRO has a large network of experienced volunteer investigators across the U.S. and Canada who use various methods to determine the credibility of reports. They spend a great deal of time and effort sorting through and investigating sighting reports to determine which are credible enough to display to the public. None of the modern reports in the BFRO’s online database are made public without investigation.
About Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
The MWCD, a political subdivision of the state, was organized in 1933 to develop and implement a plan to reduce flooding and conserve water for beneficial public uses in the Muskingum River Watershed, the largest wholly contained watershed in Ohio. Since their construction, the 16 reservoirs and dams in the MWCD region have been credited for saving over $7 billion worth of potential property damage from flooding, according to the federal government, as well as providing popular recreational opportunities that bolster the region’s economy garnering more than 5 million visitors annually. A significant portion of the reservoirs are managed by the MWCD and the dams are managed for flood-risk management by the federal U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). For more information about the MWCD, visit www.mwcd.org and follow the MWCD on Facebook and Twitter.
Anthony Alexander Age: 38
White / Male / 6’0” / 200 / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by U.S Marshals Service and Ohio Department of Corrections for a probation violation for possession of drugs F2.
Ties to the Mansfield and Marion area.
Steven Drummond Age: 26
White / Male / 5’9’’ / 160 / 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 area.
Loretta Webb Age: 22
White / Female / 5’3’’ / 150 / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for charge of escape and wanted by the Ohio Department of Corrections for probation violation of possession of drugs.
Ties to Mansfield and Shelby area.
Dezden Fultz Age: 33
White / Male / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals and Ohio Department of Corrections for tampering with evidence.
Ties to Mansfield.
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.
Ashland -The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that troopers will operate an OVI
checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week.
The county where the checkpoint will take place will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint.
If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before
The Salvation Army’s Ashland Kroc Center’s Youth Theatre unveils ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr.’ as next production
Auditions scheduled for August 28 & 29
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Ashland is excited to announce the next Youth Theatre production will be “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr.” Auditions for youth ages 8 through 17 will take place on Monday, Aug. 28 and Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Salvation Army’s Ashland Kroc Center, 527 East Liberty Street, Ashland.
Audition packets for “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr” are now available for pick-up at either one of the Welcome Centers at the entrances of the Kroc Center. Auditions consist of three parts: vocal, acting and dance. Those wishing to audition for a specific role must prepare the provided audition song and script for that role. Youth wishing to be considered for more than one role only need to prepare audition materials for just one role.
Callbacks will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. and a Mandatory Cast & Parent Meeting will take place Thursday, Sept. 7 from 5:15 to 7 p.m. Rehearsals will take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Performances will take place on January 12, 13, and 14, 2024. Backstage crew will also be needed closer to production.
Production of “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr” will be led by Majors Billy and Annalise Francis, and Amy Morgan.
As an arts program of the Ashland Kroc Center, there is a fee for youth participants. The cost for members of the Kroc Center is $75 and the non-member fee is $120. As part of our mission to meet all human needs without discrimination, and consistent with all programs at the Ashland Kroc Center, financial assistance or scholarships are available to those in need.
“The Ashland Kroc Youth Theatre program has a holistic approach to learning vocal, acting, movement, and stage techniques in the process of being part of a production from start to performance,” says Major Annalise Francis. “We seek to inspire the development of each performer in an encouraging, cast-oriented, Christ-centered environment.”
Sponsorship opportunities to help cover the cost of production are also available. If a local business or service organization is interested in partnering with the Ashland Kroc Center in the production of “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr” they should reach out to Dan Lawson, PhD, Director of Community Relations and Development for the Ashland Kroc Center, at (419) 281-8001.
For more information, please follow Ashland Kroc Center on Facebook or @AshlandKroc on Instagram. Should you have any questions, feel free to call the Ashland Kroc Center at (419) 281-8001.
As the 10th Annual Ashland County Veterans Appreciation Day was winding down, an Army Veteran, Trey Hall was gearing up for an adrenaline rush of a lifetime, at AerOhio, located at the Ashland County Airport.
Trey was selected as the first Veteran to partake in the “1st Annual Veteran Jump,” to coincide with Ashland County Veterans Appreciation Day. This will be an annual add-on to the event. The owner of AerOhio will be continuing this tradition, to show her appreciation for our Veterans who made sacrifices for our freedoms.
After the jump, Trey said, “It was unlike anything I have ever experienced, I can’t wait to jump again. It was like being on a roller coaster times 1000,” Telling the AerOhio owner, Sherry Butcher, “I would recommend anyone that is thinking of jumping, to do it. That was the best!”
Joe Lyons •
August 21, 2023
Luray Lanes
We provide food to anyone in need, while sharing God’s love and peace with all we encounter. This work requires the help of many volunteers ….. so bring your family, friends, neighbors, and your co-workers to join us as we distribute groceries to families in need of assistance.
The Ashland County Park District will hold its annual deer gun and waterfowl lottery for the 2023 hunting season. The lottery will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Ashland County Conservation League 1930 Co. Rd. 1035, Ashland Ohio. The deer lottery will start at 6:30pm. and waterfowl will start at 7:30 pm.
The property was secured by the Ashland Police Department as the search for suspects started. The Drone Team arrived and began a search. They located a male in the ditch along US RT42 and he was taken into custody. He was identified as Jordan Tracy of Columbus Ohio.
As the search continued, a 2nd suspect was found, Christopher Tracey, of Columbus Ohio.
Perrysville, OH – (August 15,2023) — Bigfoot event returns at Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District’s (MWCD) Pleasant Hill Lake Park this fall! Seekers of Bigfoot (aka sasquatch, Grassman, Yeti, etc.) should mark their calendars for October 5-8, 2023, to attend 2nd Annual Bigfoot Basecamp Weekend. Matt Moneymaker, Founder and President of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) and co-host of “Finding Bigfoot” on Animal Planet Channel will host a VIP dinner and Community Townhall event.
Anthony Alexander Age: 38
Steven Drummond Age: 26
Loretta Webb Age: 22
Dezden Fultz Age: 33
Ashland -The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that troopers will operate an OVI
A portion of County Road 175 in Jackson Township will be closed Monday, August 14th through Thursday, August 17th for a culvert replacement.
