Joe Lyons •
April 20, 2023
A portion of County Road 500 in Jackson Township will be closed Tuesday, April 25th through Wednesday, April 26th for a culvert replacement.
The road will be closed between County Road 175 and Firestone Road.
It is anticipated that the road will reopen on Wednesday, April 26th.
Joe Lyons •
April 19, 2023
A portion of Township Road 791 in Troy Township will be closed Monday, April 24th through Tuesday, April 25th for a culvert replacement.
The road will be closed between County Road 500 and Township Road 462.
More specifically between County Road 500 and House #495.
It is anticipated that the road will reopen on Tuesday, April 25th.
Joe Lyons •
April 17, 2023
Full Video Hearing on Amish from Friday
Friday, April 14th, 26 Amish appeared in Ashland Municipal Court, before Judge John Good for refusal to pay buggy light fines.
All thought they were going to jail, and were willing to do so, to show they are not going to comply with Ohio law, that requires flashing lights on their buggies, claiming their religion prevents them from doing so.
However, Judge John Good informed them that the court would be imposing liens on their real estate.
Outside the court room, the younger Amish responded to the question, “Did you win lose or draw?” One younger Amish male believed it was a draw, and seemed happy about it.
Later, when the older males came out, they were furious, claiming this adds a burden to them that was unnecessary. One told me, “The Judge could have sent them to jail and be done with it.” The other older Amish male was very angry, claiming that the Judge could have changed their plea from no contest to not guilty so it could have went to a higher court.
I tried to tell him that a Judge can’t do that. They would have to have plead not guilty, but he was in no mood to listing, shaking his head and telling me I was wrong.
Judge Good believes an Ohio Supreme Court case prohibits him from jailing defendants that refuse to pay fines for non-jailable offenses, even though they may prefer jail.
Joe Lyons •
April 17, 2023
Bond set at $150,000 for Leslie E. Acker who was charged with one count of Felonious Assault.
COUNT ONE: FELONIOUS ASSAULT, 2903.11(A)(1) FELONIOUS ASSAULT (Felony 2nd Degree)
In that on or about April 14, 2023, in Ashland County, Ohio, Leslie E. Acker did knowingly cause serious physical harm to XXXXXXX in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2903.11 2903.11 FELONIOUS ASSAULT, a felony of the second degree.
Joe Lyons •
April 17, 2023
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.
Seth Gardner Age: 43
White / Male / 6’0’’ / 185 / Brown Hair / Green Eyes
Wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for a probation violation on the original charge of robbery F1.
Ties to the Mansfield area and Cape Girardeau, MO .
Jackson Baker Age: 25
White / Male / 5’11’’ / 150 / Blond Hair / Blue Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for a probation violation on the original charge of improper handling of a firearm and aggravated possession of drugs F4.
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.
Joe Lyons •
April 17, 2023
AU President Carlos Campo lights the candles of fellow attendees at Monday’s Holocaust Remembrance Day service in Redwood Hall.
Ashland University students, faculty and staff gathered for a prayer service and candle lighting on Monday to mark Yam HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day. It took place in Redwood Hall at noon.
For AU, this was part of a larger effort to take a stand against the rising cases of antisemitism on college campuses across the United States. The university has been proactively combatting this rise in a number of ways, including current work to secure a Holocaust scholar for next spring who will teach an intensive four-week course, give a public lecture and collaborate with the Ashland Center for Nonviolence on a conference. The scholar will be named at a later date.
“Eighteen months ago, Governor Mike DeWine wrote to all college presidents in Ohio and said ‘we cannot stand by and accepts these alarming trends of antisemitism.’ The governor went on to ask that we be committed to this issue,” said AU President Carlos Campo. “In addition to today’s Day of Remembrance and the work being done to bring in a Holocaust scholar next year, the university held a formal Hanukkah celebration. AU will continue to work diligently everyday to ensure a safe and secure environment for Jewish students, faculty and staff.”
Yam HaShoah is Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day, a national holiday and day of remembrance. It commemorates the approximately 6,000,000 Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust by the Nazis and for the Jewish resistance in that period.
Joe Lyons •
April 17, 2023
Our next Matthew 25 Outreach Center distribution of fresh, nutritious fruits and veggies is coming to Ashland this Saturday – April 22nd, from 10 am to 1:00 pm at Luray Lanes (we’ll be outside in the parking lot).
Come out and help bag up produce or sort the fun food.. We need your help and support!
If you would like to volunteer, and help with this produce distribution, please meet us at 8 am, Saturday – April 22nd
As always, it is our goal to provide food to anyone in need, and share God’s love and peace with all we encounter.
Joe Lyons •
April 17, 2023
SPAGHETTI DINNER BENEFIT
For Cheryl Lee
April 29, 2023 from 4pm to 7pm Entry $10.00
Come show your support for Cheryl. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in Nov. 2022. She had double mastectomy surgery Jan 3, 2023. Cheryl is a caring person and is going through a bad time right now with the healing process and financially.
Please show your support in joining us to raise money for her while she is going through this rough time in her life.
Raffle baskets/gift cards, 50/50 drawing
Location: First Congregational Church of Sullivan
Address:503 US HWY 224 Sullivan, OH 44880
Joe Lyons •
April 15, 2023
Another Zoom video meeting with Eli Yoder, this time the subject is the surprising move by Ashland Municipal Court Judge John L. Good.
Following Eli Yoder
https://www.facebook.com/eli.yoder.33
https://www.youtube.com/@eliyoder491
https://www.tiktok.com/ @yodertoter40?lang=en
Joe Lyons •
April 15, 2023
Armstrong Antlers & Anglers Sportsman’s Showcase at the Ashland County Fairgrounds
Antlers & Anglers Sportsman’s Showcase is an annual event created by Armstrong, to celebrate the great outdoors. From hunting and fishing, to hiking and water sports, the Sportsman’s Showcase has something for every outdoor enthusiast!
Enjoy tomorrow’s seminars, demonstrations, food vendors, prizes, and giveaways!
Outback Ray will be there tomorrow at 1:00 pm with his exotic animals.
Proceeds from this two-day event at the Ashland Fairgrounds will benefit Ashland ACCESS.
This event will reconvene TOMORROW AT 11 AM – 4 PM.