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Ashland Source is a digital news platform dedicated to covering Ashland County, Ohio, and it is part of the Richland Source network. Established in Mansfield in 2013, Richland Source has earned national acclaim and built strong trust within communities across North Central Ohio. The organization is committed to the idea that news outlets, particularly in today’s world, can best serve their communities by being actively engaged in them.

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Keep Ohio's wildlife wild by observing from a distance this spring

1 day ago | ashlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – As young animals appear in backyards, local parks, and unexpected areas, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is reminding Ohioans to keep wildlife wild this spring. Watching wildlife from afar and reducing interactions gives young animals the best chance of survival. Wildlife parents are devoted to their young and rarely abandon them.
Ashland FFA celebrates 2024-2025 banquet

1 day ago | ashlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Hannah McNaull, Ashland FFA reporter. ASHLAND — The Ashland FFA Chapter had an amazing turnout for its 2024-2025 banquet on April 5. For the first time the chapter was able to hold a dinner before the program and had it catered by South Street Grill. Thank you to Centarra Co-op, Spring Oaks Cattle, and the Keiser family for sponsoring dinner and for the generous donations given at the event.
Hillsdale FFA competes 4 CDE state competitions

1 day ago | ashlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

JEROMESVILLE — Members of the Hillsdale FFA chapter proudly represented their school at the State Spring Career Development Events (CDE) last week, competing in four different events:Agronomy, General Livestock Judging, Poultry Management, and Equine Management each demonstrating knowledge, skill, and passion for agriculture. Team members included Dylan Fickes, Reed Twining, Aiden Hoffman, Wyatt Arnold, Caleb Burgess, and Charles Leslie.
Hillsdale FFA takes 2nd at state Nursery & Landscaping competition

1 day ago | ashlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

JEROMESVILLE — The Hillsdale FFA Chapter’s Nursery and Landscaping Career Development Event (CDE) team placed second at the recent state competition. That achievement also comes with an invitation to represent the state at The Big E in Massachusetts this fall. The team is composed of Reed Twining, Hunter Hickey, Josh Burson, and Jacob Schwendeman.
Hudson’s state title adds to big year for Ashland wrestling

2 days ago | ashlandsource.com | Doug Haidet |Larry Phillips

ASHLAND – The present was already plenty bright for the Ashland High School wrestling program, but it’s looking like the future might just be aligning beautifully as well. The Arrows sent four matmen to the Division I state tournament for just the second time in their history in early March. A few weeks later, Ashland landed six youth wrestlers in the Ohio Athletic Committee Grade School Wrestling State Championships in Youngstown. The event is known as the biggest youth tournament in the state.
Spring choral concert to feature Mozart’s “Solemn Vespers,” student soloists

3 days ago | ashlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

ASHLAND – Ashland University’s annual Spring Choral Concert, featuring four ensembles and a number of student soloists, will take place on Sunday, April 27, at 4 p.m., in the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel. This event is free and open to the public. The AU Chamber Singers, a select choir of a dozen AU students, will perform a series of 19th, 20th and 21st century English part songs, which are unaccompanied secular songs typically with three or more voice parts.
AU Symphonic Band to conclude 2024-25 season with April 25 concert

3 days ago | ashlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

ASHLAND – The Ashland University Symphonic Band will present its final concert of the 2024-25 academic year, the annual Spring Band Concert on Friday, April 25, at Hugo Young Theatre inside the Center for the Arts. The 7:30 p.m. concert is free and open to the public.
COLUMN: Economic impact of domestic violence costs Ohioans $1 million annually

3 days ago | ashlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was authored by Rebecca Garcia, Program Director, Safe Haven Appleseed Community Mental Health Center. Ashland is a beautiful city that has much to celebrate, and there is much to be proud of within our community. However, like many places, Ashland also faces significant challenges, including intimate partner violence (IPV), a growing concern across Ohio.
Ohio State Fire Marshal honors Wayne County, Willard 1st responders killed in the line of duty

3 days ago | ashlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

COLUMBUS— The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, colleagues and communities of two Ohio firefighters recently killed in the line of duty. Tri-Community Joint Fire District Firefighter John Saunders and Town and Country Fire District Lt. Paul Mickolick tragically lost their lives in separate incidents last week.
Part 1 -- Fighting moles & voles

4 days ago | ashlandsource.com | Eric Larson |Larry Phillips

A few weeks ago while at the pool, I made a new acquaintance who asked me about moles. He said, “How do you get rid of moles?” I recalled some initial ideas about castor beans and a trap that works. Here are my insights as I reviewed my previous columns and current research on this topic. My answers to this question changed over the years from a quick solution to “Why do you want to get rid of the mole?” Moles eat grubs under your lawn. Voles eat plant roots. Moles don’t eat plants.