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Andrew Broman

Chase Through Mellen Ends In Man's Seventh OWI Charge

A Hayward man faces his seventh OWI charge, along with accusations that he attempted to escape law enforcement officers while driving across two counties and through the streets of Mellen, according to a criminal complaint filed last week in Ashland County Circuit Court.

By: Andrew Broman
No Plan Yet For Ashland's Planning Department Head

The Ashland City Council tabled a proposal Tuesday night to hire a new planning department director after members questioned the need to immediately fill the position.

By: Andrew Broman
Alleged Attacker Used Camping Saw On Victim, Police Say

Sylvester J. Works, arrested Thursday in a domestic abuse incident, allegedly used a fold-out camping saw to assault his victim, according to a probable cause statement filed Monday in Ashland County Circuit Court.

By: Andrew Broman
Four School Board Candidates No-Shows At Forum

Only two of the six candidates competing for three seats on the Ashland School Board attended a voter forum Wednesday night, less than two weeks before the election.

By: Andrew Broman
No Empty Storefront Here — It's Art

Artwork alone is unlikely to bring more businesses into Ashland's downtown. But, city officials and property owners are using it to at least create the appearance of fewer vacant buildings along Main Street.

By: Andrew Broman
Council President, Attorney Trade Barbs Over Sewer Settlement

Ashland Council President Rollie Peterson called Tuesday night for delaying the adoption of an ordinance that city officials say is necessary to satisfy a settlement reached in a lawsuit over improperly installed sewer laterals along a portion of U.S. Highway 2 during a 2008 reconstruction project.

By: Andrew Broman
Ashland Council Backs Elks' Deal To Prevent Golf Course Foreclosure

The Ashland Elks Lodge received the city council's blessing Tuesday night to proceed with a plan to prevent the potential foreclosure of the organization's golf course.

By: Andrew Broman
Ashland Council To Weigh Options: Take Elks' Payment Or Property?

[CLARIFIED] The Ashland City Council is expected Tuesday night to consider whether to accept a $150,000 payment from the Ashland Elks Lodge in exchange for writing off more than $200,000 in special assessment debt acquired by the organization nearly a decade ago to build houses near its golf course.

By: Andrew Broman
Doane Beer Flows At South Shore Brewery Release Party

Pabst. Schlitz. Blatz. To a lot of people, these are just beers. But to Adam Doane, they were the inspiration behind his award-winning brew, called Doane Beer.

By: Andrew Broman
Alleged Ashland County Timber Sale Theft Under Investigation

Copper has lately gained notoriety for becoming a favorite target among thieves. But, don't forget about wood. Law enforcement officials say they are investigating a reported theft at an Ashland County timber sale site last week.

By: Andrew Broman