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It's a problem almost as old as grass itself: how to effectively regulate growth of the green stuff within a municipality.

Bond was set at $5,000 Wednesday for a former Savannah firefighter accused of misusing a department credit card.

Henry Fulk family event June 15 Henry Fulk Family 90th reunion will begin at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, June 15 in the lower pavilion at Brookside Park.

MANSFIELD -- Theodore R. 'Ted' Hartman, 85, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Winchester Terrace Nursing Home.

“I don't have any plans until I get it”

The check's in the mail for many. The government's economic stimulus checks will bring a welcome reprieve for some and extra security for others. via Ashland Times-Gazette

“Proper inoculation records were not on file at the center for the pet rabbit”

Photo By Times-Gazette photo/Duane Martin First Presbyterian Church's Ark preschool is one of 14 licensed child care centers in Ashland County. via Ashland Times-Gazette

“I wish it had a long beard, but a turkey is a turkey.”

David Cyphers is a former Marine and it showed Monday morning during the opening day of spring wild turkey season. via MansfieldNewsJournal.com

“This is the most attendance there has ever been”

More than 30 people were lined up with bags and boxes of their family treasures when the doors opened Sunday afternoon for the Ashland County Historical Society Antique ID and Spring Open House. via Ashland Times-Gazette

“I just never thought it would ever happen”

Photo By Times-Gazette photo/Duane Martin Firefighters pour water on a fire Wednesday at RadTech west of Sullivan on U.S. 224. via Ashland Times-Gazette

“And it seemed like for every sign we put up we were getting another request for another sign. "I couldn't have done this on my own, certainly.”

Barb Queer came out on top of the three-person GOP primary race for a county commissioner seat in the only contested local race in Ashland County. via Ashland Times-Gazette

Fire broke out just after 5 a.m. Wednesday at the former Landolls and F.E. Myers Company building, now owned by Pumphouse Ministeries. via WKYC-TV

“My best resolution is hopefully we can get a peaceful country.”

Each year New Year's resolutions are made and broken. Yet, year after year, Ashland County residents set new goals and make new promises, resolving to succeed. via Ashland Times-Gazette

“I think we truly have a family operation”

Pancakes, flapjacks and johnnycakes -- whichever literary taste suits the customer's fancy -- will be on the stoves at Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery on Sunday for an open house celebration. via Ashland Times-Gazette

“I think when anyone has the much power it's very difficult to give it up, particularly when you're driven by fear”

Mike and Judy White didn't just take a trip to Israel. The local retired teachers gained a better understanding of that complex area of the world by meeting Israelis and Palestinians who live with the conflicts ... via Ashland Times-Gazette

Ezra Garrett and his family who lived in this home at U.S. 250 north of Savannah is said to have helped more than 400 slaves escape to freedom. via Ashland Times-Gazette

The longtime owners of Perkins Family Restaurant and Bakery in Ashland are getting out of the kitchen. via WMFD-TV Mansfield

Law enforcement experts from Richland and Ashland counties began investigating the fourth unsuccessful attempt to rob the Farmer's Bank at Savannah. via News Journal

“I've been on a fire truck before”

Garyt Keene, will probably make a good firefighter. The third grader at Crestview Elementary School and his classmates became members of a "bucket brigade," Friday. via News Journal

The deadline is approaching for absentee ballot voters. Mail absentee ballots must be received at the Ashland County Board of Elections by noon three days prior to Nov. via Ashland Times-Gazette

“Georgene is what gives the local chapter of Red Cross the great reputations it enjoys. Her dedication is done quietly and with love and she is always there when help is needed. For Georgene, her belief goes well beyond the job.”

Eight area women have been selected as Ashland County Women of Achievement for 2007. via Ashland Times-Gazette