Veterans and many other special interest groups, including Ashland Arrows football team, volunteered to help assembled the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall this morning, at the Ashland County Airport, for tonight’s opening ceremony.
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be open to the public for viewing, after tonight’s opening ceremony at 5pm, and will remain available to the public 24/7, until Sunday, August 6th, 2023, at 3pm, at which time closing ceremony will begin. The closing ceremony will be held from 3pm until 3:15pm. Teardown and packing will begin immediately after the closing ceremony. Volunteers are needed for setup and teardown.
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Ashland Division of Police have detectives assigned to the METRICH Enforcement Unit. On July 27, 2023, they executed a traffic stop in the 1300 Block of Troy Rd. in the City of Ashland.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office K9 Zeus was deployed for an open air sniff of the vehicle and he alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics.
During the search of the vehicle officers and detectives seized approximately 29 grams of suspected methamphetamine. As a result of the traffic stop, detectives executed two search warrants in Ashland County seizing more suspected methamphetamine.
Jason Fitz, 51, of Ashland was arrested during the investigation and charged with Aggravated
Possession of Drugs.
The case has been forwarded to the Ashland County Prosecutors office for review.
The METRICH Enforcement Unit would like to thank the community for providing tips that helped lead to the successful execution of this search warrant and encourages all citizens to continue to report suspected Drug Activity.
Citizens can call the METRICH Crime Tip Hotline at 419-52-CRIME (419-522-7463) or download the METRICH enforcement unit mobile app to “Submit a Tip”.
In light of the closing of labor and delivery services at UH Samaritan Medical Center effective August 8…
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center would like to extend an invitation to all that would like to share well wishes and a thank you to the amazing labor and delivery staff that have served our community.
An open house will be held Friday, August 11th from noon – 3pm on the fourth floor.
Samaritan Hospital is located at 1025 Center Street in Ashland.
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.
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Ashland Division of Police have detectives assigned to the METRICH Enforcement Unit. On July 27, 2023, they executed a traffic stop in the 1300 Block of Troy Rd. in the City of Ashland.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office K9 Zeus was deployed for an open air sniff of the vehicle and he alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics.
Jason Fitz, 51, of Ashland was arrested during the investigation and charged with Aggravated
In light of the closing of labor and delivery services at UH Samaritan Medical Center effective August 8…
Joe Lyons •
August 3, 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.