Breaking news, hot off the French presses… The Salvation Army Kroc Center and Goldberry Roasting Company have teamed up for a fundraiser! Now through July 15, when you place an order for one of select Goldberry’s delicious artisan, small-batch coffees, a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army in Ashland.
The 12oz bags offer whole bean and ground options of single-origin, blends, and signature roasts. Options include Goldberry’s Blend, Ethiopia Natural, Mexico Sierra Norte, Mexico Sierra Norte Nocturno, and Swiss Water Decaf.
To order online:
Go to https://goldberryroasting.com/products/fundraiser-kroc-center
If prompted for a password, enter code: ASHLANDKROC
Receive your order shipped to your home or pick it up at the store on Claremont Ave.
To order via paper order form:
See either one of our Welcome Desks for a paper form.
Complete it and include method of payment (cash, card or check are accepted).
Return it to Ashley Bottom, Event Manager, by July 15.
Pick up your order at the Ashland Kroc Center within 1-2 weeks.
COLUMBUS, OH – State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena) have introduced “The Never Alone Act” (HB 236) in the Ohio House. The legislation ensures every patient can access someone to advocate for their health, who can be present with the patient during their stay at a facility.
“Over the last three years we have gained a heightened awareness of the need for legislation that protects the right of a patient to have access to a loved one or advocate to act on behalf of their best interest while in a hospital or care facility,” Miller said. “Staffing shortages and severe inpatient facility visitation protocols left thousands of Ohioans without the attention they desperately needed and even worse, many saw the end of their life in a cold empty room without a familiar voice or hand to hold.”
In learning from the COVID emergency when Ohioans were isolated from loved ones due to an overabundance of caution, the bill:
Creates a right for patients and long-term care residents to have access to an advocate of their choosing so that they can be accompanied by a loved one who can advocate for their health needs;
Requires care facilities to provide patients and residents with information on their right to select an advocate and to have the advocate with them in the care setting;
Balances protecting the rights and interests of patients with the health and safety concerns of the care facilities by ensuring both that patients are not totally isolated from loved ones, and relieving the care facilities from specific risk and liabilities associated with exposure.
“What happened to people during COVID must never be allowed to happen again,” said Lear. “Our grandparents, spouses, loved ones and children should never be left alone to suffer. We cannot give up our compassion and humanity in the name of fear. I’m so grateful to share sponsorship of this important bill with Rep. Melanie Miller and look forward to helping navigate it through the committee process to the Governor’s desk.”
Miller further emphasized the importance of a patient having access to a loved one during such dire times.
“We believe that no Ohioan should have to face hospitalization or death alone,” Miller added. “‘The Never Alone Act’ will finally ensure that every inpatient Ohioan will be allowed access to someone who can advocate for their health and also be the hand they hold when they take their final breath. Every one of us deserves the comfort of a loved one during times of need and at the end of life.”
Today was a day of reflection for my little Shih Tzu, Mary.
“That’s my girl” I often whispered this phrase to my pup to show my affection and admiration for her. Mary was a constant presence in my life whether in bed, riding in my truck or making her many Therapy Dog visits. As the first Ohio court dog, we were always together on the stand with a child who had to testify against their abuser. Because Mary was so sweet and quite the social butterfly, most folks surmised that training her was a piece of cake.
First, a Shih Tzu is probably the hardest pup to potty train. We spent three years on this and finally one day Mary woke up… DONE!
Second, I soon figured out that training a dog is more about training a human. Third, I had to ask myself many questions: What kind of behavior should I expect Mary to exhibit around others and around me? Should I give her tons of slack, little discipline and never say ‘no’? Do I nit-pick constantly to take her to a higher level of perfectionism?
What I discovered was that my every interaction with Mary conditioned her behavior and obedience to my personal standards. (Dare I say this works with children, too?) To keep her from regimented drudgery, we took daily walks through town and used this time to train her on commands such as: sit, stay and come and gave her lots of praise along the way.
When Mary was 16 years old, she developed congestive heart failure. She still loved to eat, sleep, snuggle and ride in the truck. She still had work to do to with her siblings, Grace, and Joy. As night follows day, Mary died in September. My puppy memories of her have never faded and it was a privilege having her in my life.
She was truly a service dog to our community.
More than once friends have joked with me and said they would like to be my dog. “Ok,” I say, “but remember I will only give commands that I am willing to enforce—with love and kindness, of course.”
Blessings,
Dianne Hammontree, secretary of Homeward Bound Dog Shelter
Ashland – As part of the Patrol’s ongoing efforts to make Ohio’s roadways safer, troopers are continuing to focus on impaired driving enforcement.
From 2020 to 2022, there were 38,736 OVI-related crashes on Ohio roadways, killing 2,131 people and injuring 23,245 others. During that same period, troopers removed 50,162 impaired drivers from Ohio roadways.
“Those who drive impaired endanger the lives of everyone on the roadways,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “With so many safe transportation options available, please don’t make a poor decision that could put your life and the lives of others at risk.”
During the same time frame, Franklin (4,109), Cuyahoga (3,375), Hamilton (2,793) and Montgomery (1,883) counties led the state in OVI-related crashes. These four counties accounted for nearly 31 percent of OVI-related crashes in Ohio.
“Each day our troopers see the devastating toll of impaired driving,” said Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. “Please plan ahead and designate a sober driver, so another life is not lost to the preventable act of getting behind the wheel impaired.”
The public is encouraged to call #677 to report impaired drivers, drug activity, or stranded motorists.
A statistical map containing OVI-related crash and citation information.
Video release from the following agencies, Ohio Highway Patrol, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland Police Division. ***Video was edited by ACP News***
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Ashland Troopers from the Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol, along with the Ashland Police Division Officers were involved in a high-speed pursuit, on the 4th of July, around 4pm. The pursuit started on US 30 and ended at the intersection of US Route 250 and State Route 89, with a rollover accident.
The pursuit started on US Route 30, when a Trooper clocked a 16-year-old male from Magnolia, in Carroll County, Ohio, at 101 miles per hour.
The juvenile quickly exited US Route 30, onto State Route 60. It is unclear what happened from that point, other than that he was spotted on County Road 775.
According to the scanner, an Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy spotted the juvenile on State Route 511, at speeds over 100 mph, and the pursuit then came into the city limits of Ashland where the Ashland Police joined.
The pursuit went North on US Route 42 to State Route 89, speeds again were over 100 mph going Southbound.
The pursuit ended as the juvenile crossed the US Route 250 and State Route 89 intersection at a high rate of speed, losing control and going off the right side of the highway.
The juvenile’s car, a 2005, Chevy Malibu rolled multiple times, ejecting the male, striking a tree, before coming to rest in the front lawn of 1412 State Route 89.
Jeromesville Fire Department & EMS responded to the scene and transported the juvenile to UH Samaritan Medical Center, where he was life flighted to Akron Children’s Hospital.
A 9mm semi-automatic was found in the vehicle. Charges are pending through the Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office.
*** Parts of the video have been redacted in order to not show the juvenile***
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 11 people lost their lives in nine traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began Monday, July 3 and ended Monday, July 4. Impairment was determined to be a factor in two of those crashes and a safety belt was not used in three of those crashes.
Troopers made 133 arrests for impaired driving and 96 for drug-related charges. The Patrol responded to 249 crashes and rendered assistance to 1,067 motorists. In total, troopers made 13,634 contacts with the motoring public.
During last year’s Fourth of July reporting period, from July 1 through 4, a total of 16 fatal crashes killed 16 people. Of those, 11 crashes and 11 fatalities involved alcohol and/or drugs. Of the seven fatalities in which safety belts were available, five were unbelted. There were seven motorcyclists and two pedestrians also killed during this time frame.
Motorists are encouraged to call #677 to report impaired drivers or drug activity.
Joe Lyons •
July 10, 2023
Breaking news, hot off the French presses… The Salvation Army Kroc Center and Goldberry Roasting Company have teamed up for a fundraiser! Now through July 15, when you place an order for one of select Goldberry’s delicious artisan, small-batch coffees, a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army in Ashland.
COLUMBUS, OH – State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena) have introduced “The Never Alone Act” (HB 236) in the Ohio House. The legislation ensures every patient can access someone to advocate for their health, who can be present with the patient during their stay at a facility.
DIANNE’S DOGHOUSE
Ashland – As part of the Patrol’s ongoing efforts to make Ohio’s roadways safer, troopers are continuing to focus on impaired driving enforcement.
