The City of Ashland will be treating for mosquitos throughout the entire City. Insecticide will be applied throughout each of the Wards and will also include the areas of Brookside Park, Brookside West Park, Cahn Grove Park, Community Soccer Stadium, Spring Run Park on 16th Street, Emmons Field, Miller Field, Evergreen Park, and Davis Road Parks utilizing the services of an area contractor.
The mosquito control application uses a combination of fogging and spraying, depending on the size of the area. The larger parks will utilize fogging around the perimeter of the parks, the ballfields, and the tree lines with minimum impact to the fields and grass areas. The city streets and smaller parks will be sprayed or fogged. To find out more about the insecticide used, please see the material safety data sheet for the insecticide below.
The following areas will be treated beginning at approximately 8:00pm on their respective date:
Ward 1 & 2—July 13th & July 17th
Ward 3 & 4—July 14th & July 18th
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.
Note: Video from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office (Body Cam)
I have requested the dash-cam & body-cam video from the Ashland Police Division & the Ohio Highway Patrol.
*** Parts of the video have been redacted in order to not show the juvenile***
Canaan Township – The Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle fatal crash in Wayne County’s Canaan Township. The crash occurred on July 1, 2023 at 3:09 pm at the intersection of State Route 83 at the State Route 604.
Nancy Hastings, age 74, of Marshallville, Ohio was operating a 2016 GMC Terrain SUV eastbound on State Route 604. Mrs. Hastings was wearing a seatbelt at the time of crash.
Scott W. Peto, age 53, of Lodi, Ohio was operating a 2004 Ford F-350 pickup southbound on State Route 83. Mr. Peto was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of crash.
Initial investigation revealed the GMC Terrain was traveling east on State Route 604 and had failed to yield from the stop sign after initially stopping. The GMC pulled into the intersection and was struck on the driver’s side by the Ford F-350. The Ford F-350 was traveling south on State Route 83 at this time.
After initial contact, both vehicles then traveled off the southeast portion of State Route 83 into an open field. Mrs. Hasting was pronounced deceased at the scene. She was extricated from the vehicle by the Wayne County Coroners Office. Mr. Peto was transported from the scene to Wooster Community Hospital by Canaan Township Fire and EMS with unknown juries.
The patrol was assisted on scene by the Wayne County Coroners Office, Canaan Township Fire/EMS, Wayne County Sheriffs Office and TNT Towing. The crash remains under investigation at this time.
Brandon Carpenter, of Carpenter’s Customs, who builds show trucks, and Chad Violet, of RoadWorks spent the evening on the 29th of June, doing a photo shoot of their latest Semi, designed by RoadWorks and crafted by Carpenter’s Customs.
I spoke with Brandon Carpenter during the photo shoot, by Chad Viollet.
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office hosted an active shooter training, at the Black River Education Center this past week, June 26th – 29th 2023.
Trainers from the Sheriff’s Office and the Ashland Police Department provided classroom and scenario training to 61 county officers from the Sheriff’s Office, Ashland Police, Loudonville Police Officers, OhioHealth Police, and The Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Lt. Sims of the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office commented that this type of training is unfortunately needed across the country, in today’s times. “This is something Sheriff Risner feels very strongly about and has provided us the equipment to train with, Air soft guns and other items that provide realistic sounds, so we can train at real speed.” Lt. Sims continued, “We are able to make sure that officers are on the same page when it comes to what is expected of them.”
“We were very pleased with how our officers worked through the training.” Lt. Sims concluded, “We hope to continue this type of training every year. This year, Black River Schools opened their doors to us, and we thank them for the use of their building. We also had civilian volunteers during the scenarios. We thank them, and HOP munitions from Hayesville, who also participated in the scenario training.”
In an effort to educate recreational boaters nationwide about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) will be participating in the annual Operation Dry Water campaign. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to decrease the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities on the water.
Operation Dry Water weekend, July 1-3, is the national weekend dedicated to amplified recreational boater outreach, education, and coordinated enforcement surrounding boating under the influence. Alcohol use continues to be the leading known contributing factor in recreational boater deaths and a leading contributor in boating incidents. The MWCD encourages all boaters to enjoy this boating season and help keep everyone safe by choosing to boat sober all year long. Use of both legal and illegal drugs also impairs judgment and reaction time and creates dangerous circumstances while on the water.
“Individuals and families from across the country head to our nation’s waterways for a fun, safe, and pleasant experience out on the water. Our goal is to not only educate boaters on the dangers of impaired boating, but also to remind them of other safe boating practices, such as enrolling in a boater education course and always wearing a life jacket,” says Patrick Brockmeier, MWCD Chief Ranger. “To ensure that everyone is safe out on the water, we have partnered with Operation Dry Water to assist in educating operators and passengers on the dangers associated with boating under the influence. The MWCD wants boaters to have a safe and enjoyable summer while out on the water, and to do that boat operators and passengers must remain sober and alert while underway.”
As part of Operation Dry Water weekend, recreational boating safety advocates and volunteers, in collaboration with law enforcement in every U.S. state and territory, will be out at marinas and on the water educating boaters about safe boating practices. Law enforcement will also be working to identify and remove dangerous and impaired operators. In 2022, law enforcement officers across the nation removed 794 impaired operators from our nation’s waterways during the Operation Dry Water weekend.
MWCD supports these educational and enforcement efforts prior to the 4th of July holiday to ensure the safety of recreational boaters and water sport enthusiasts. The risk of serious injury is the same for operators and passengers when drinking. Additionally, alcohol use by passengers presents a danger regardless of whether the operator is consuming alcohol or not.
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Ashland celebrated the grand re-opening of RJ’s Spray Park.
Key guest were: Majors Billy and Annalise Francis, Advisory Board Members, Dan Lawson, PhD, Director of Community Relations and Development, and other key leaders for The Salvation Army’s Ashland Kroc Center, Representatives from the Archer Family, and the Norma Foundation, Ashland Mayor, Matt Miller, and Ohio State Representative, Melanie Miller.
The Ashland Kroc Center’s splash pad was dismantled in 2020 to make room for the construction of the indoor water park and fitness center. Back by popular demand and thanks to the generous support of the Archer Family and the Norma Foundation, RJ’s Spray Park has been rebuilt.
RJ’S Spray Park Open House will take place on Saturday, July 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
I would like to give a huge shout-out to Bill Harris Dealerships for sponsoring the monthly updates with Ashland Mayor, Matt Miller.
This exciting new endeavor will help to ensure that Ashland County Pictures (ACP) will be able to continue serving the Ashland area with breaking news and up to date information.
I would like to thank the Ashland County Pictures supporters for their continued patronage without viewers like you, there would be no ACP.
Joe Lyons •
July 6, 2023
The City of Ashland will be treating for mosquitos throughout the entire City. Insecticide will be applied throughout each of the Wards and will also include the areas of Brookside Park, Brookside West Park, Cahn Grove Park, Community Soccer Stadium, Spring Run Park on 16th Street, Emmons Field, Miller Field, Evergreen Park, and Davis Road Parks utilizing the services of an area contractor.
Canaan Township – The Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle fatal crash in Wayne County’s Canaan Township. The crash occurred on July 1, 2023 at 3:09 pm at the intersection of State Route 83 at the State Route 604.
In an effort to educate recreational boaters nationwide about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) will be participating in the 
