On May 15th, Christ Yoder of Sullivan, Ohio, appeared before Judge John L. Good, in Ashland Municipal Court concerning case number 23TRD03200, related to a citation for “NO YELLOW FLASHING LIGHT.”
What makes this case interesting, is that this is the first Amish individual to plead not Guilty.
This is a game changer; so far every Amish has plead No Contest.
Although Mr. Yoder was found guilty, it opens the door for the next case, where Judge John L. Good will rule on the Constitutionality of this law.
That is why I say this is a game changer.
All eyes are on what happens here in Ashland County.
Mickey Robinson is coming to Fusion Church Lexington May 26th, at 7PM. Public is welcome and bring a friend to this free event.
As a nineteen-year-old professional skydiver, Mickey Robinson underwent a plane crash that left him with catastrophic injuries. After a near-death experience, Mickey courageously overcame multiple terminal medical complications and recovered miraculously, as documented in his memoir, Falling into Heaven. Since his second chance at life, Mickey has been a public speaker nationally and internationally, sharing words of encouragement and hope that continue to change lives and inspire people of all ages.
Mickey and his wife live outside of Franklin, Tennessee.
Falling Into Heaven: A Skydiver’s Gripping Account of Heaven, Healings and Miracles
Falling into Heaven is the true story of how a young skydivers life was changed when a fiery plane crash melted his face and mutilated his body. Miraculous healing and a spiritual adventure of a new life on earth followed this near death experience. Falling into Heaven is not just about a burned man getting better. It is about a dead man coming to life!
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad, ODNR Rangers, along with Loudonville Fire Department & EMS responded to the Mohican Young Star Academy, at 1012 ODNR, Mohican 51, in Perrysville yesterday, around 1:30pm for a Bomb Threat.
The building was evacuated, and Loudonville Fire Department & EMS were staged at the fire tower.
Mohican Young Star Academy staff advised of a juvenile male, who claimed to make a homemade bomb, which he said that he put in the heater in the main building.
The Sheriff’s Office report said that the juvenile male screwed the bottom off the heater, and placed it inside the heater, and he was very specific on where and how he did it.
A Bomb Squad Technician inspected the heater and advised that the heater was tampered with, but no device was found.
Reports are being sent to the Prosecutor’s Office to see if charges are warranted.
Matthew 25 Outreach Center distribution of fresh, nutritious fruits and veggies is coming to Ashland this Saturday – May 20th from 10 am to 1:00 pm at Luray Lanes (we’ll be outside in the parking lot).
Ashland Regional Ballet (ARB) and Opus II Dance Studio will once again collaborate to bring the 41st Annual Spring Dance Concert to the stage at Archer Auditorium on Saturday May 20th at 7:30 pm and Sunday May 21st at 2:30pm. Dancers ranging in ages from 5 years through adult and hailing primarily from the Ashland/Mansfield/Wooster area will perform in this traditional event. The performance showcases the entire student body of Opus II Dance Studio in a variety of dances designed to be great family entertainment at family friendly prices.
Each year Ashland Regional Ballet presents a special ballet production as part of this end of the school year celebration. This year’s featured ballet is Coppelia Act 3, choreography re-setting by ARB Artistic Director Sarah Cyders. They will also present “Dream Ballet” with Choreography by ARB Founder Hellie and School Director Ann Marie Benshoff-Todd . The students of Opus II Dance Studio will present the ballet “La Boutique”.
ARB Senior dancers featured in Coppelia are Gisella Blake of Ashland who will portray Dawn, with fellow Ashlander, Emma Schaefer as Lady Vienna; and Mikayla Jarvis of Wooster as Evening Prayer. Other dancers in prominent roles are the “Friends” Mira Bechtol, Adley Grabowski, Tara Tavalaee, and Allie Wentworth or Ashland and Megan Harrigan of Nova. The “Waltzers” will be portrayed by Haylee Cromer, Teagan Kime, Lilly Lehman, Samantha Metz, Lyla Metzger, Valerie Raubenolt, Elise Sabourin, and Audrey Smith. The “Villagers will be portrayed by ARB Company members Aliya Beasley, Sami Crist, Mary Hamilton, Jackalyn Metz, Lucy Ronk, Madelyn Shenberger and studio dancers Leo Mancha, Milo McDonald, Asher Robbins, and Nathaniel Studer. Also, of note is Skylynn Heichel of Ashland, who will appear in our contemporary pieces. Professional guests Brian Murphy, and ARB Alumnus Christina Lindhout will portray Franz and Swanilda.
The first portion of the program presents a wide array of contemporary dance styles including Tap, Jazz & Modern Dance. Benshoff-Todd mentions “One of the most exciting parts of this show is seeing how much our dancers have grown this year. It shows the promise of a bright long lasting future for the studio.” Choreography is by Schussler, and ARB Alumni Kimberly Cadley-Mach, Cyders and Benshoff-Todd. Schussler notes, “This has been a wonderful school year, full of good dancing and lessons well-learned. The Opus and ARB dancers are eager to show-off their accomplishments. It seems impossible that our school has been in dancing now for 41 years! We are very proud of everything our dancers have accomplished.”
Featured speaker at the City of Ashland Memorial Day service at Ashland Cemetery May 29 is Colonel (ret.) Christopher E. Keller, a native of Somerville, Ohio. He joined the Ohio National Guard in March 1985 as an enlisted Soldier. Upon completing Officer Candidate School, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Ohio National Guard in June 1989. He returned to active duty in August 1994 as a Captain in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. He retired at the end of September 2022 after 37 years of military service that includes deployments during Operations Desert Shield/Storm, Joint Guard/Forge and Enduring Freedom.
Master of Ceremonies will be E. Wayne Risner and vocalist will be Melanie Miller, singing the national anthem and God Bless America. Chaplain will be Jerry Shearer. Flower representatives from the area veterans organizations will place bouquets of flowers at the monument during the service.
The parade will kick off at 10 a.m. and will proceed down Union Street to Main Street and disband at Ashland Cemetery, where the service will immediately begin. Parade lineup begins at 9 a.m. on Fourth Street.
Parade marshals will be the Ashland Veterans Honor Guard. The Ashland Veterans Honor Guard is comprised of volunteers from the Veterans Organizations in Ashland. They participate in many parades, events and ceremonies. The most common service they provide is at funerals of fellow veterans, where they perform and fold and present an American flag to the next of kin, perform a 21-gun salute and play “Taps.” They will be honored during the service at Ashland Cemetery.
The entry process for the parade is now open for residents, churches, businesses and organizations that would like to participate. Every person/group in the parade should focus on patriotism.
The parade has always been about recognizing all the men and women that have served in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day is a holiday for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while served in the Armed Forces.
Parade rules are as follows: No candy throwing or handing out candy to the spectators; floats and vehicles must be patriotically decorated and display the American flag; no political or controversial groups, organizations or advertising will be permitted; no “for sale” signs allowed on any vehicle in the parade. The parade committee reserves all rights to reject any proposed entry.
Those interested in being in the parade is asked to contact Mary Ann Dull at 419-651-0156 (leave message or text) or email at alamadlady54@yahoo.com. Deadline is May 23.
Flags at Ashland County Memorial Park will be placed May 22 and Ashland Cemetery May 24, both at 5 p.m. Flags will be taken down at Ashland County Memorial Park June 17 at noon and Ashland Cemetery June 21 at 5 p.m. Volunteers are need to help.
Joe Lyons •
May 18, 2023
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad, ODNR Rangers, along with Loudonville Fire Department & EMS responded to the Mohican Young Star Academy, at 1012 ODNR, Mohican 51, in Perrysville yesterday, around 1:30pm for a Bomb Threat.
Matthew 25 Outreach Center distribution of fresh, nutritious fruits and veggies is coming to Ashland this Saturday – May 20th from 10 am to 1:00 pm at Luray Lanes (we’ll be outside in the parking lot).
A portion of County Road 1575 in Montgomery Township will be closed Monday, May 15th through Friday, June 16th for a bridge replacement.