Joe Lyons

Mansfield Police Warn Community About Dangerous ‘Swatting’ Incidents False reports can send heavily armed officers to unsuspecting homes, placing residents, children and police at risk MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mansfield Division of Police is warning residents about “swatting,” a dangerous crime in which someone makes a false emergency report to trigger a significant law

Ashland’s Veterans Appreciation Celebration Delivers Show-Stopping Salute to America’s Heroes Three traveling war memorials, helicopter rides, live music and a spectacular 500-drone show create an unforgettable day of patriotism at Freer Field ASHLAND — Veterans were treated like royalty Saturday as Freer Field became the center of one of the most memorable patriotic celebrations

Hammontree Brings George Washington to Life at Veterans Appreciation Celebration Local historian recounts the desperate Delaware River crossing and reminds the crowd that “freedom is not free” ASHLAND — General George Washington stepped out of the pages of American history during Ashland County’s 2026 Veterans Appreciation celebration as local historian Kenneth Hammontree delivered a stirring

Overnight Storm Knocks Out Power, Topples Trees Across Ashland County State Route 60 temporarily closed as city, county, utility and private tree-service crews respond to widespread damage ASHLAND COUNTY — Residents across Ashland County awoke Tuesday morning to power outages, fallen trees and scattered property damage after a powerful line of thunderstorms swept through

Ohio Attorney General warns residents about storm-related scams COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Ohioans begin cleaning up from flooding, high winds and heavy rainfall, Attorney General Andy Wilson is warning residents that dishonest contractors and other scammers may attempt to profit from the widespread damage. “In times of disaster, Ohioans have plenty to worry about,” Wilson

Mifflin firefighters to serve pancake breakfast Saturday Community invited to enjoy a hearty breakfast while supporting the Mifflin Community Volunteer Fire Department MIFFLIN — The Mifflin Community Volunteer Fire Department will fire up the griddles Saturday morning for a pancake breakfast aimed at bringing neighbors together and supporting the department. The breakfast will be held

Ohio Expands Program to Destroy Toxic Firefighting Foam More than $13 million will fund the removal of PFAS-containing foam stored by fire departments, emergency agencies and airports COLUMBUS — Ohio is expanding a statewide program designed to collect and permanently destroy thousands of gallons of toxic firefighting foam containing chemicals linked to cancer and other

Dark Web Drug Trafficking Operation Dismantled; Three Men Sentenced Transnational organization sold counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine, laundered $2.5 million CINCINNATI — Three men have been sentenced to federal prison following a multinational investigation that dismantled a sophisticated dark web drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing counterfeit pills throughout the United States. The investigation

Grand Jury Indicts Two Columbus Men on 61 Combined Felony Counts in Fin Feather Fur Gun Theft Dawson and Henry each face 27 first-degree felony firearm-theft charges following alleged 130-mph pursuit; Henry also indicted for having weapons while under disability ASHLAND — Two Columbus men accused of stealing 27 firearms from Fin Feather Fur

Ashland County Fair Celebrates 175 Years of Agriculture, Family and Community ASHLAND, Ohio — A light mist could not dampen the community spirit Saturday as Ashland County residents gathered to celebrate a tradition 175 years in the making. The Ashland County Fair’s special anniversary celebration brought a parade, historical displays, games, contests, food and