Today, the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office held their annual awards ceremony to recognize their Officers and Dispatchers for their outstanding performances!
Communications Officer of Year: Dispatcher Brooke Massie
Corrections Officer of the Year: C/O Bev Lewis
Nurse of the Year: Nurse Texas Sanchez
Corrections Sergeant of the Year: Sgt. Barry Backensto
Enforcement Officer of the Year: Dep. Brian Martin
LifeWise Ashland City is hosting our first Open House tonight, Tuesday, March 28th from 6:30-8pm at Southview Grace Brethren Church on Katherine Ave.
We are inviting all current Taft students that are enrolled in our LifeWise program as well as any other fourth or fifth graders from Taft or from the city that would like to check out our program for next year with their parents or grandparents. We are also inviting all 3rd graders in the district to come and explore a day in the classroom of our a LifeWise program.
Lifewise is a Released Time Religious Instruction program that since 1952 through a Supreme Court Ruling can take place in a school system, as long as it is off campus of the local school grounds, is privately funded and is by parent permission. Our program teaches character development with a biblical perspective.
Supported by our local district’s Administration, LifeWise Ashland City launched our first day with the program on January 9 of 2023 at Southview Grace Brethren Church. We will be taking registrations for next year.
Please join us for a time of fun, fellowship, and fielding of questions with refreshments served.
Tyrone Cheeks Age: 43
Black / Male / 5’11’’ / 170 / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for probation violation on the original charge of aggravated robbery F1.
Ties to Mansfield area.
Phillip Williams Age: 40
White / Male / 5’10’’ / 150 / Brown Hair / Hazel Eyes
Wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated possession of drugs F3.
Ties to the Mansfield area.
Marquis Morris Age: 34
Black / Male / 6’0’’ / 180 / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for felonious assault F2.
Ties to the Mansfield area.
Richard Kiser Age: 56
White / Male / 5’7’’ / 180 / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for a failing to provide change of address as sex offender
Ties to the Mansfield, New Philadelphia, Conneaut, Bergholz, Lawrenceburg, TN
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.
Colonel Robert Springer takes the time to chat with me, at the Ashland Area Vietnam Era Veterans Reunion dinner, at Ashland Eagles tonight.
The Veterans Reunion dinner hosted to a sold-out crowd. Colonel Robert Springer was one of Ashland’s own, and what a story he had to tell. A boy born on May 21, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, Springer was raised in Ashland, Ohio, and was a 1960 graduate of Ashland High School.
A Video of Springer’s speech will be posted tomorrow.
The Ashland Kroc Center is excited to announce the return of the Outdoor Spray Park which is planned to open Summer 2023!
Pictured for our Ground Breaking is our own Mayor Matt Miller, State Representative Melanie Murphy Miller, Major Elijah O. Kahn from The Salvation Army NEOSA Division and Majors Billy Francis & Annalise Francis.
We are indebted to The Norma Foundation (also in attendance Annette, Abby and Ryleigh) and Jan & Bob Archer for making the return of this beloved aspect of the Ashland Kroc Center possible.
On Friday, March 24th, the Ashland County Historical Society happily welcomed Col. Robert Springer back to the museum. We are incredibly grateful for Col. Springer’s generous donation of his memorabilia to our museum. These items will be treasured and displayed with great pride to our community.
We are so lucky to have an individual such as Col. Springer, who continues to care so deeply about his hometown. He is a decorated Vietnam War Veteran and has experienced life as a Navy Test Pilot and NASA astronaut. His spectacular career features 4,500 hours of flying time and 237 hours in space. Col. Springer is a hometown hero in Ashland, as his example of stewardship and service during his military years, his innovation and resourcefulness throughout his NASA career, and his integrity throughout his lifetime serves as inspiration to anyone who visits us to see and hear his life story.
Not only did Col. Springer spend precious time with the Ashland County Historical Society dedicating his exhibit with a ribbon cutting ceremony, but he also spoke at the Fraternal Order of Eagles on March 25th about his time flying F4 Phantom fighter jets and Huey helicopters over Vietnam.
If you have driven down Cleveland Ave lately, you may have notice some changes at the Transformation House. The new fresh look, with part of the apartments gone and the area cleaned up and fresh landscaped makes one take a second look.
I contacted Transformation Network Executive Director Kelly Smith, who said, “The organization is working on improving the quality of living space for their New Steps Participants. All but two rooms have been renovated.”
“The two old trailers have been removed from the property and a shared kitchen is slated to be added soon. A new roof has also been put on the building as well.” Smith commented, “Transformation Network is also working on converting an old barber shop on Claremont Ave into an efficiency apartment. Renovations will start as soon as Transformation Network has the permits.”
“Transformation Network is a Non-Profit organization that provides transitional housing and work for individuals who need second chances at life. Transformation Network believes in a holistic approach in helping individuals overcome their life circumstances.” Smith went on to say, “Transformation Network started to be more intentional in their ministry in 2020, creating New Steps. This approach focuses on heart transformation through a relationship with Jesus, daily bible studies, personal action plans, life skills classes, recreational activities, and WORK. In Life Skills Classes they learn Soft Skills (conflict resolution, ethics, priorities, etc.) and Hard Skills (basic car maintenance, cleaning, cooking, etc.)”
Howard Hall, a New Steps participant stated, “Transformation Network has given me a new outlook on life. New steps has transformed my negative thinking to positive thinking. I look forward to going to work every day. If I can change, anyone can change.”
“God has blessed us with a new warehouse on Cleveland Ave. where we will be doing fulfillment work and relocating our offices in the near future. We are looking for more people to join our program and businesses to partner with. Now is the time to view work differently. Many businesses are having issues finding staff to do their work. We have people that need to work, but don’t meet the qualifications\restrictions that organizations have. If we can partner to allow the guys in our program to do the work, it will be a WIN, WIN,WIN! The New Steps participants can gain full employment (WIN), local businesses can get work done off site and still meet the demands of their customers (WIN), and Ashland keeps the jobs local (WIN) ” said Smith “This transition will allow for more room to do fulfillment work and it will help get their ministry all under one roof.
Transformation Network provides staffing, recruitment, and HR services. This office is located at 1311 Claremont Ave and it will remain at that location when the corporate office and fulfillment center moves to the Cleveland Ave. building.
Local lifelong Ashland/Richland county resident speaks on upcoming election, and current state of our country.
I am 90-years-old, and I have lived most of the time within a mile of the Ashland/Richland County line, near Olivesburg. I consider both counties “Red” (Republican), mostly.
The “first” thing you and I need to do is get Donald Trump voted into the White House again!
He is not a Republican and the Democratic Party is now dead! The current, “so called,” Democratic Party is nothing more than a band of American haters. They cheat and lie to get their way. For example, they open borders for anyone and everyone to come in. Spend (waist) our tax dollars breaking EVERY law to get their way in their political position in Congress.
The Republicans are a do nothing, lazy, phonies who only whine! Donald Trump proved he CAN and WOULD get our country back like when he left the White House. Giving us law abiding citizens, strong military, controlled borders, Etc.
Let’s vote him back in for our President, and vote Congress in to HELP support him. More Senator’s like Jim Jordan for example. We can then gain our Country back and hold our heads up high once again!
After a Press conference at UH Samaritan, located at 663 East Main Street, some of those attending broke out in a song of Happy Birthday, to Ashland Main Street Executive director, Sandra Hedlund Tunnell.
How old is she? You may ask. Well, my response would be $29.99 plus shipping and handling!
Joe Lyons •
March 29, 2023
We are inviting all current Taft students that are enrolled in our LifeWise program as well as any other fourth or fifth graders from Taft or from the city that would like to check out our program for next year with their parents or grandparents. We are also inviting all 3rd graders in the district to come and explore a day in the classroom of our a LifeWise program.
If you have driven down Cleveland Ave lately, you may have notice some changes at the Transformation House. The new fresh look, with part of the apartments gone and the area cleaned up and fresh landscaped makes one take a second look.
“The two old trailers have been removed from the property and a shared kitchen is slated to be added soon. A new roof has also been put on the building as well.” Smith commented, “Transformation Network is also working on converting an old barber shop on Claremont Ave into an efficiency apartment. Renovations will start as soon as Transformation Network has the permits.”
“Transformation Network is a Non-Profit organization that provides transitional housing and work for individuals who need second chances at life. Transformation Network believes in a holistic approach in helping individuals overcome their life circumstances.” Smith went on to say, “Transformation Network started to be more intentional in their ministry in 2020, creating New Steps. This approach focuses on heart transformation through a relationship with Jesus, daily bible studies, personal action plans, life skills classes, recreational activities, and WORK. In Life Skills Classes they learn Soft Skills (conflict resolution, ethics, priorities, etc.) and Hard Skills (basic car maintenance, cleaning, cooking, etc.)”
Howard Hall, a New Steps participant stated, “Transformation Network has given me a new outlook on life. New steps has transformed my negative thinking to positive thinking. I look forward to going to work every day. If I can change, anyone can change.”
“God has blessed us with a new warehouse on Cleveland Ave. where we will be doing fulfillment work and relocating our offices in the near future. We are looking for more people to join our program and businesses to partner with. Now is the time to view work differently. Many businesses are having issues finding staff to do their work. We have people that need to work, but don’t meet the qualifications\restrictions that organizations have. If we can partner to allow the guys in our program to do the work, it will be a WIN, WIN,WIN! The New Steps participants can gain full employment (WIN), local businesses can get work done off site and still meet the demands of their customers (WIN), and Ashland keeps the jobs local (WIN) ” said Smith “This transition will allow for more room to do fulfillment work and it will help get their ministry all under one roof.
