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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.
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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.
LUCAS – The Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on June 24 at approximately 6:22 p.m. on Mansfield Lucas Road at Rummel Road in Monroe Township.
The preliminary investigation shows a 1998 Ford Mustang, driven by Damon Mauk, 18, Lucas, was traveling southeast on Mansfield Lucas Road when Mauk lost control, traveled off the right side of the road, and struck a sign and a tree.
Mauk was transported to the Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital by ground ambulance where he succumbed to fatal injuries.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, and Monroe Township Fire and EMS.
COLUMBUS –The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 158, joint sponsored by State Reps. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Melanie Miller (R- City of Ashland). The legislation, which received overwhelming bipartisan support, updates Cosmetology and Barber Board statutes.
“This legislation will better serve aspiring cosmetologists and barbers who have experienced unnecessary burdens,” said Roemer. “House Bill 158 makes it easier for schools who teach cosmetology and barbering, students who want to start their licensure through career technical education programs, and out-of-state applicants seeking their licenses.”
The Cosmetology and Barber Board was consolidated from two separate boards in 2017, but the joint sponsors believe the law is not adequately adjusted to account for this merger.
“This legislation successfully modernizes the statutes authorizing the Cosmetology and Barber Board due to their consolidation years ago, which is why this is so important,” 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 here in Ohio.”
Key provisions of the bill include:
· Creating a unified barbering/cosmetology school license, to eliminate duplicative applications for facilities that teach both cosmetology and barbering.
· Enhancing license reciprocity from other states.
· Reducing fines for disciplinary actions.
· Establishing temporary pre-examination work permits for barbers.
· Lowering the age to apply for a barber license or to start barbering school to 16 years of age
· Eliminating a requirement that a barber student complete 200 additional hours of training before re-taking the licensing exam.
· Preventing the board from charging interest or penalty fees for unpaid fines.
· Creating an independent contractor license, eliminating “shop within a shop” licenses
· Creating a process to designate a license as “inactive.”
· Allowing the board to independently set the passing score for the barber exam, rather than keeping it in statute.
The legislation does not change the current training hour requirements for initial licensure.
House Bill 158 now heads to the Ohio Senate for further consideration.
Anthony Alexander Age: 38
White / Male / 6’0” / 200 / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by U.S Marshals Service and the Ohio Department of Corrections on the charge of possession of drugs F2
Ties to the Mansfield.
Steven Drummond Age: 26
White / Male / 5’9’’ / 160 / Brown Hair / Blue Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for failure to register F2.
Ties to Mansfield area and Gibsonton FL.
Alexander Piteira Age: 34
White / Male / 5’11’’ / 185 / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for escape F-4
Ties to the Mansfield area
Marquise Morris Age: 34
Black / Male / 6’ / 165 / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for felonious assault F-2
Ties to Mansfield and Oxon Hill MD.
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, Ohio – Visitors to Byers Woods Park were looking up this past Saturday.
They were there for the 16th annual Bobolinks and Butterflies Festival, an event held by the Greater Mohican Audubon Society (GMAS) and Ashland County Park District to celebrate one of the county’s most distinct birds.
The male bobolink is a small blackbird with a yellow cap and white on its wings while female and nonbreeding birds are mostly brown. Several males during the walk performed a courtship behavior colloquially known as parachuting. A male bobolink flies out of the grass and sings in flight. Then the bird folds his wings over his head in a steep “V” shape and drops slowly to the ground.
While bobolinks were the highlight of the festival—the group saw around twenty individuals—they were only one of forty-nine species of bird seen or heard. GMAS member Christina Stump was encouraged by the attendance, a total of 38 guests and volunteers. “My goal was to overflow the parking lot,” she said, “and we accomplished that.”
After the morning walk, visitors heard two presentations on wildlife conservation. Louise Fleming-Dufala shared her journey to attract pollinators by planting pocket gardens. She explained that it is important to grow both host plants, which are used by caterpillars, and nectar plants, which are used by adult butterflies.
Something to avoid are nonnative cultivars, or hybrid species, which may be unclearly labelled. “Avoid native seed packs,” Fleming-Dufala said, “unless they are guaranteed native [to Ohio].” Fleming-Dufala recommends Natives in Harmony as a source for Ohio genotype plants.
Stump spoke about the impact of solar panels on grassland birds. “This is a growing concern, especially in the great plains region,” she said, referencing a recent article by the National Audubon Society. “We need to be working with our local officials to protect important habitat and find alternatives,” Stump said. She proposed functional solar, such as solar carports, as alternatives to using grasslands for solar projects.
Stump encouraged attendees to sign a community-organized petition opposing solar at Byers Woods, linked here: https://bit.ly/ByersWoodsPetition.
Also assisting with the festival were members of the Ohio Ornithological Society, Friends of the Ashland County Park District, and Ashland County Public Library.
As the group prepared for the afternoon butterfly walk—which included two uncommon dun skippers—GMAS member Gary Cowell Jr., spotted a young bald eagle flying over the park. One more reason to look up.
About the Greater Mohican Audubon Society
The Greater Mohican Audubon Society (GMAS) is a chapter of the National Audubon Society serving Ashland, Holmes, Richland, and Wayne Counties of North-central Ohio. The group is dedicated to environmental education, conservation, and restoration of habitat. The group holds bi-monthly bird walks and participates in national projects such as the Christmas Bird Count. For more information about the group, please visit the website https://gmasohio.com/ or follow us on Facebook @Greater Mohican Audubon Society.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 29, 2023
LUCAS – The Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on June 24 at approximately 6:22 p.m. on Mansfield Lucas Road at Rummel Road in Monroe Township.
COLUMBUS –The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 158, joint sponsored by State Reps. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Melanie Miller (R- City of Ashland). The legislation, which received overwhelming bipartisan support, updates Cosmetology and Barber Board statutes.
Anthony Alexander Age: 38
Steven Drummond Age: 26
Alexander Piteira Age: 34
Marquise Morris Age: 34
The male bobolink is a small blackbird with a yellow cap and white on its wings while female and nonbreeding birds are mostly brown. Several males during the walk performed a courtship behavior colloquially known as parachuting. A male bobolink flies out of the grass and sings in flight. Then the bird folds his wings over his head in a steep “V” shape and drops slowly to the ground.
After the morning walk, visitors heard two presentations on wildlife conservation. Louise Fleming-Dufala shared her journey to attract pollinators by planting pocket gardens. She explained that it is important to grow both host plants, which are used by caterpillars, and nectar plants, which are used by adult butterflies.
As the group prepared for the afternoon butterfly walk—which included two uncommon dun skippers—GMAS member Gary Cowell Jr., spotted a young bald eagle flying over the park. One more reason to look up.
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center receives gift from Sedwick Charitable Foundation