COLUMBUS – State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) presented a resolution on Monday to the Ashland Women’s Basketball team on the House floor of the Statehouse in Columbus. The representative invited the team to recognize their NCAA Division II national championship win earlier this year.
“I’m so proud of these women and their massive achievement in taking home the big championship win,” Miller said. “Their undefeated season speaks to their dedication and hard work. They are inspiring role models for our community, and I congratulate them on taking the national title home.”
Earlier this year, Ashland beat Minnesota Duluth, 78-67, in Dallas to win its third NCAA Division II national championship. The win wrapped up a 37-0 season, and made the Eagles the third Division II women’s team to win at least three national titles. Kari Pickens, AU Women’s Basketball head coach, also attended the ceremony.
“Our program is thankful to the Governor, the State House, and the State Senate for recognizing our team and providing us the opportunity to celebrate at the Statehouse,” Pickens said. “Ohio is rich with tradition, and we were grateful to be a part of it today!”
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State Representative Melanie Miller is currently serving her first term in the Ohio House of Representatives. She represents the 67th House District, which includes all of Ashland County and the western portion of Medina County.
Winston Kilgore Age: 31
White / Male / 6’1’’ / 220 / Blond Hair / Hazel Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for probation violation on the original charge of Burglary F-2
Ties to the Mansfield, Marion and Mt. Gilead areas
Marquise Morris Age: 34
Black / Male / 6’ / 165 / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for felonious assault F-2
Ties to the Mansfield area and Oxon Hill Maryland
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.
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.
Ashland University is launching a new academic program—industrial and systems engineering—which will be housed in the Dauch College of Business and Economics. The bachelor’s program has been in development for almost two years and is enrolling students for this fall after recently being approved by both the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
“We are grateful to Bob and Jan Archer for helping us launch this new degree, and to the faculty who moved the curriculum forward,” stated AU President Carlos Campo. “This new degree expands our academic offerings and gives us the opportunity to consider related degrees in the future as well.”
“This is very exciting. We’ve never had an engineering degree at Ashland. We can now reach students that probably wouldn’t even consider us in the past,” remarked Dan Fox, dean of the College of Business and Economics and a member of the AU faculty since 2004. “Probably more important is the market really needs industrial and systems engineers.”
The demand for industrial and systems engineers has been growing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 22,400 openings for industrial engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Fox believes this trend will continue well into the future, especially in Ohio where the addition of the mega Intel plant in Licking County and other manufacturing initiatives are taking place. Companies across a wide range of industries need these types of engineers, from manufacturing to energy, healthcare, military, technology and transportation. “Really any organization that needs a process improvement. It’s all about increasing efficiency and speed,” said Fox.
Students who enroll in the program this fall as part of the first cohort will take core curriculum and prerequisite math and science courses, then engineering classes in future years, which is typical for engineering programs. Fox noted that Ashland is pursuing future internship partners, as well as accreditation from ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, which will be retroactive to all graduates of the program.
Ashland offers academic programs in supply chain management, manufacturing management and business analytics, so the addition of industrial and systems engineering is a natural fit. It also gives business students who are undecided on a major another option. “Maybe (students) come here with an interest in supply chain, but then they really get interested in industrial engineering … or the other way around,” noted Fox.
Another advantage Ashland provides, compared to its peer industrial and systems engineering programs at larger universities in the region, is individualized attention from faculty members. As with all of its academics, Ashland promises a high quality and transformational education experience, as well as a commitment to a stimulating and supportive environment in every respect.
For more information, contact Mark Sindelar, assistant professor of industrial engineering and supply chain management, at msindela@ashland.edu or 419-289-5223.
True Story by Timothy Clark · Illustration by Sishir Bommakanti
Just as we stopped in front of the home, which seemed to have light blazing from every window, the call was updated: it was an infant in trouble.
I was out the passenger-side door in a heartbeat, bypassing the two steps up to the porch. As I reached for the door it flew open and I was met by a chunky middle-aged woman, a well-worn robe draped over her long, pink nightgown. She was screaming hysterically. A mixture of tears and mascara streaked her face.
“Do something! Please do something!” she screamed, as she thrust an infant, wrapped in a blanket, into my arms. “He’s not breathing!”
On April 17, 2023, Mayor Matt Miller administered the oath of office to new Police Officers Chelsie Betancourt and Soren Osicka. Betancourt and Osicka recently held recruit positions within the Division while attending the police academy at North Central State College.
Betancourt, 26, of Ashland, previously worked as a Corrections Officer for the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.
The public safety position is a first for Osicka, 23, also of Ashland.
The pair will shadow trainers for at least four months to learn organizational procedures while becoming more familiar with operations.
Both have ties to the area and are committed to serving the Ashland community to the best of their ability.
Mayor Miller encouraged the new officers to be diligent and humble and “treat every resident fairly and respectfully.”
The Ashland Police Division is currently authorized to employ 32 full-time police officers. These two appointments bring the Division to 31.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland police Division, Ashland Fire Department & EMS responded to a two vehicle accident at State Route 60 and State Route 511.
Mansfield, Ohio – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) in conjunction with the Ohio Adult Parole Authority (APA), arrested Brian Moroney (21) on April 19, 2023. The arrest was made in the 2400 block of Trimble Rd. in Mansfield, OH.
Moroney was wanted by the APA for a parole violation stemming from a previous conviction in 2019 of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. As a result of that conviction Moroney is a registered sex offender in the state of Ohio.
During the arrest, a 15-year-old who was with Moroney, and previously reported missing to the Mansfield Police Department, was recovered by officers and returned to their guardian.
Moroney was subsequently transported to the Richland County Jail and booked on his outstanding charges. Further charges against Moroney are pending investigation.
U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Protecting our communities, and specifically our youth, from predators needs to be a top priority for law enforcement. This case highlights that need. Our officers did a tremendous job at identifying this and acting swiftly. I commend them and their efforts.”
Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a web tip. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous. Follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland.
The NOVFTF Mansfield 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, Crestline Police Department, Galion Police Department, Huron County Sheriff’s Office, Lexington Police Department, Loudenville Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ontario Police Department, Plymouth Police Department, and Willard Police Department.
Joe Lyons •
April 25, 2023
Winston Kilgore Age: 31
Marquise Morris Age: 34
Tyrone Cheeks Age: 43
Richard Kiser Age: 56
Ashland University is launching a new academic program—industrial and systems engineering—which will be housed in the Dauch College of Business and Economics. The bachelor’s program has been in development for almost two years and is enrolling students for this fall after recently being approved by both the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Mansfield, Ohio – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) in conjunction with the Ohio Adult Parole Authority (APA), arrested Brian Moroney (21) on April 19, 2023. The arrest was made in the 2400 block of Trimble Rd. in Mansfield, OH.