The 42nd edition of the Maplerock Jazz Festival, an educational and entertaining event that features the Ashland University Jazz Orchestra mixing with jazz luminaries and regional scholastic groups, will take place on St. Patrick’s Day this year. This Friday’s festival will be held inside AU’s Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.).
First, area high school bands are scheduled to perform in a non-competitive format from 1-4:30 p.m., at Hugo Young Theatre and the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall. In addition to performing, the groups will take part in workshops with instruction from the guest artists. This is free and open to the public.
At 7:30 p.m., the AUJO, accompanied by special guests Rob Parton (trumpet), Christopher Burge (saxophone), Jackie Warren (piano) and Sammy DeLeon (Latin percussion), will take the Hugo Young stage. They will play a variety of selections during the program.
Tickets for the evening concert are $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for AU students and high school participants. Please note the on-line ticketing system Ashland and many other colleges and universities use is currently down, so tickets will be available at the door (cash only).
Scott Garlock, director of the award-winning AUJO and professor of music at AU, noted that the Maplerock Jazz Festival is one of the oldest jazz festivals in Ohio and is named after the process by which the region’s Indigenous people extracted maple syrup.
Rafael Martinez Age: 38
White / Male / 5’8’’ / 180 / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office and Adult Parole Authority for a bond violation on the original charge of trafficking in fentanyl and aggravated trafficking F1 and F2, and a parole violation on the original charge of rape F1.
Ties to the Cleveland area.
Clarence Webb Age: 60
Black / Male / 5’10’’ / 180 / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated possession of drugs.
Ties to Mansfield area.
Jaleeka Burton Age: 27
Black / Female / 5’4’’ / 147 / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated possession of drugs.
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.
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 County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher R. Tunnell Announces Law Enforcement Officer of the Month for March
Ashland County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher R. Tunnell is pleased to announce that the Office of the Month for March 2023 is Loudonville Police Department Sergeant Sean Gorrell.
Sergeant Gorrell has been instrumental in several recent investigations involving sexual assault, violent crime, and theft offenses. Sergeant Gorrell is a go-getter who follows up on lead after lead. One of his most positive attributes is his investment in collaborating with various agencies. This team player approach has resulted in building valuable relationships within our community.
Sergeant Gorrell leads by example and takes every opportunity to give credit to others. Because of his strong communication skills and investigative discernment, Sergeant Gorrell’s cases have been successful. He has made a positive impact on our community.
Prosecutor Tunnell added, “Sergeant Gorrell is the epitome of a small town police officer. His concern for everyone in his community is immediately apparent. He is always willing to lend a hand regardless of the nature of the investigation or where the crime occurred. He is an asset to Loudonville and to Ashland County.”
Each month Ashland County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher R. Tunnell will select an officer of the month to recognize the good work being done in our community by our law enforcement officers.
Montgomery Township – Troopers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on US 42 near mile post 10 in Ashland County on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at approximately 2:27 P.M.
A 2011 Ford Explorer was traveling northbound on US 42 when it drove left of center and struck a 2015 Subaru Forester head-on that was traveling southbound. After the collision the Subaru Forester traveled off the right side of the roadway into a ditch while the Ford Explorer became disabled on the roadway.
The driver of the Subaru Forester, Joseph S. Meredith, 21 years old of West Salem, Ohio, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken by ground transport to UH Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland. The driver of the Ford Explorer, Emery J. Back, 53 years old of Plymouth, Ohio, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at UH Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the crash scene by Ashland Fire and EMS. US 42 was closed for approximately 2 hours. Both parties involved in the crash were wearing their seatbelts. Drugs and alcohol are not considered to be factors in the crash.
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 2:00 A.M.
Are we getting rid of daylight savings time 2023?
Last year, the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). The bill would make daylight saving time our normal time, effective in early November 2023.
It was sent to the House of Representatives in March, but no action was taken on it
Dear Family, Friends, and Helpful Strangers,
We are still desperately trying to find our Dad, Husband, and Grandfather, Tim Metcalf. We believe that he was headed out of Ashland, Ohio, west along the railroad tracks. Please urge anyone who lives on the west side of Ashland near Baney Road and beyond towards Mansfield, Ohio, to check their outbuildings, wooded areas and even fields for any signs of him. Our family and friends are willing to walk any property, but we can’t do this alone, so if you have friends, neighbors, or relatives that live in that area, please take the time to contact them and, with property owner’s permission, to walk those areas or notify us to do so. We believe he traveled beyond the city limits. Should you come across him or find evidence of his whereabouts, please call either the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office or the Ashland Police Division. Thank you, and please continue praying for him and our family. We are forever grateful for your help.
ASHLAND – Members of Ashland High School’s National Art Honor Society enjoyed the design challenge of creating art for specific purpose, based on the needs of a real client, on a deadline.
The approximately two dozen students who attended the afterschool session had an hour and a half to design and create artwork that could be featured on a greeting card for the Mother’s Day Card Initiative of the Women’s Fund of Ashland County Community Foundation. Women’s Fund Steering Committee members will select a winning design for use on this year’s Mother’s Day cards.
Each year at Mother’s Day, the Women’s Fund of Ashland County Community Foundation invites donors and community members to honor or remember special women in their lives with a gift to the Women’s Fund.
During the initiative period, which runs through April 20, donors can make a contribution in any amount and designate one or more honorees. Then the Women’s Fund sends a card to the women being honored, or the families of the women being remembered, the week of Mother’s Day.
These cards have become an annual tradition for many Ashland County families, symbolizing the power of women supporting women and men honoring women.
Through last year’s Mother’s Day Card Initiative, 333 women were honored or remembered, and $17,350 was placed in the Women’s Fund.
In past years, the artwork on the front of the cards was created by Sue Shafer, a local artist and a founding member of the Women’s Fund Steering Committee.
When Shafer decided to step down from her role as card artist for the initiative, she encouraged committee members to feature a variety of new and emerging local artists.
This sparked the committee’s idea to involve local art students in the card’s creation. Connie Marble, a retired teacher and a member of the Women’s Fund Steering Committee, made arrangements with AHS art teachers Cameron Dedrick and Nancy Boyer to make the project a design contest for the NAHS students.
“I always think it’s great to get students involved in community activities, for them to be aware of what we’re doing,” Marble said. “And it’s a source of pride for our community that our students’ talent never ceases to amaze.”
Marble worked with the art teachers to select six pieces of student artwork. Members of the Women’s Fund Steering Committee will choose from the finalists’ designs.
The Women’s Fund’s card designs are traditionally kept secret until they are distributed. This allows recipients to be surprised when they open their card the week of Mother’s Day. The winning student’s name and his or her card design will be announced publicly in May, after the cards are mailed.
For more information about the Mother’s Day Card initiative or to honor or remember a loved on with a Mother’s Day gift to the Women’s Fund, visit www.ashlandforgood.org/mothers-day-initiative.
About Ashland County Community Foundation: Ashland County Community Foundation advances philanthropy and improves the quality of life in Ashland County by connecting people who care with causes that matter. ACCF has awarded over $25 million in scholarships, grants and distributions.
About the Women’s Fund: The Women’s Fund is a permanently endowed fund held at Ashland County Community Foundation and managed by the Women’s Fund Steering Committee. Annual fund distributions are used to make grants and provide scholarships that build community among women, promote women’s advancement and strengthen Ashland County women.
Each spring, the Sanitation Department of the City of Ashland offers “Spring Clean Up” to residents. This service provides an opportunity for city residents to put out larger items for pick up at no additional charge. The dates given may need to be adjusted during the Spring Clean Up event depending upon weather conditions and the volume of material to be picked up. Check back on the City’s website and the City of Ashland Facebook for updates!
Jeremy Runals Age: 36
White / Male / 5’11’’ / 180 / Brown Hair / Hazel Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated possession of drugs
Ties to Mt.Gilead Oh.
Jaleeka Burton Age: 27
Black / Female / 5’4’’ / 147 / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated possession of drugs.
Ties to the Mansfield area
Mitchell Fleming Age: 56
Black / Male / 5’10’’ / 200 / Bald / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated possession of drugs also for failure to register as a sex offender.
Ties to the Mansfield and Columbus areas.
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.
Joe Lyons •
March 13, 2023
All you can eat breakfast! Saturday March 18th, from 8am to 11am.
Jeremy Runals Age: 36
Mitchell Fleming Age: 56