Ashland Source

LEXINGTON – During America’s 250th birthday weekend, Ohio’s biggest racing event, The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid, is set for July 3 to 5 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. In addition to the 10 races headlined by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, fans can celebrate the Fourth of July with an array of off-track activities planned starting on Thursday, July 2.

ASHLAND — The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office fielded 103 calls for service on June 29. Calls for service, listed below, are reported daily and will be published by Ashland Source the following day, or whenever available.

ASHLAND — The Ashland Division of Police issued the following reports after officers’ activity from June 29-30. These reports include incidents by date, arrests, citations issued and calls by day, organized in chronological order. Police fielded 87 calls, including three incidents and three citations. Incidents Citations Calls

Classic movie “Citizen Kane” shown at the Hayesville Opera House Date: 07/05/2026 Time: 04:00 pm-06:00 pm Location: Hayesville Opera House, 5 1/2 East Main Street, Hayesville OH Organizer: Hayesville Opera House Cost: $5.00 general admission Contact and more info: opera@bright.net https://hayesvilleoperahouse1886.org About the event: Classic 1940 movie “Citizen Kane” shown at the Hayesville Opera House July 5th 4:00 pm and July 8th at 7:30 pm. $5.00 general admission. 1940.

A Loudonville Police car is parked outside the police station. (Ashland Source file photo) LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Police Department issued the following reports after officers’ activity from June 21-27. Police responded to 28 calls and issued one citation. Police conducted 13 traffic stops that resulted in warnings for traffic violations and performed 41 business checks. Loudonville police reports are published weekly.

“Hot town, summer in the city / Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty / Been down, isn’t it a pity / Doesn’t seem to be a shadow in the city.” — The Lovin’ Spoonful, 1966 Folks around north central Ohio are learning this week why the devil doesn’t vacation in these parts. He’d likely melt. Today, the sun is expected to turn up the broiler to a high near 93 degrees with a heat index flirting with 101, according to the National Weather Service office in Cleveland.

LOUDONVILLE — A new Riverside Park trail connector is closer to reality after years of planning. The Riverside Park Connector received $300,000 through Ohio’s capital budget, announced earlier in June. More than $1 million was allocated for community projects in Ashland County. The 0.3-mile connector will fill a gap in Loudonville’s existing trail network, linking Riverside Park to downtown Loudonville businesses and the Mohican area.

Classic 1940 movie "Citizen Kane" shown at the Hayesville Opera House July 5th 4:00 pm and July 8th at 7:30 pm. $5.00 general admission. 1940. Alone at his fantastic estate known as Xanadu, 70-year-old Charles Foster Kane dies, uttering only the single word Rosebud.

ASHLAND — The Ashland Division of Police issued the following reports after officers’ activity from June 26-29. These reports include incidents by date, arrests, citations issued and calls by day, organized in chronological order. Police fielded 247 calls, including 15 incidents, five citations and five arrests. Incidents Citations Arrests Calls

SUNBURY — Jamier Brown isn’t the type to pound his chest. Ohio’s top football recruit in the class of 2027 would rather let his performances speak for themselves. And wow can they talk. If the state track meet was any indication, Brown’s performances speak volumes. A five-star receiver and Ohio State recruit, Brown led Big Walnut to a share of the Division II state track title at the recently-concluded state meet at Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.