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🌱 What investigators say led to the West Fourth Street drug raid

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In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say led to the West Fourth Street drug raid
  • How Ashland County homeowners can challenge big new property values
  • How a minor Ashland car–e-bike crash still led to citations.

Also on today's calendar: Puzzle Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 65, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ashland Man Arrested Following METRICH Narcotics Search on West Fourth Street (ashlandcountypictures.com) — Police say a months-long narcotics investigation in Ashland led to a search of a West Fourth Street home and the arrest of a 46-year-old local man on drug-related charges. METRICH and Ashland officers credit neighborhood tips and expect the Ashland County Prosecutor to review the case for possible additional charges, while reminding residents the suspect remains presumed innocent.
   

2. Property reappraisals spark sticker shock in Ashland County (news5cleveland.com) — Ashland County homeowners are seeing steep new property values that could raise tax bills, and one Ashland resident says his assessment jumped more than 80% in six years. County Auditor Cindy Funk explains why values rose and outlines how Ashland property owners can still file formal appeals between January and March if they believe their homes are overvalued.
   

3. Driver Cited After Car and E-Bike Collide at East Main and Union Streets (ashlandcountypictures.com) — An Ashland driver was cited after a car and e-bike collided Wednesday afternoon at East Main and Union streets, though both people involved reported no injuries. Police say the driver turned right on a green light without ensuring the crosswalk was clear, then left after checking on the cyclist but without sharing required information, leading to citations for leaving the scene and improper turn.
   

4. 8 Small Cities In Ohio Where 1600 Dollars Can Cover Most Monthly Expenses (takingthekids.com) — Ashland is highlighted as one of Ohio's most affordable small cities, where about $1,600 a month can comfortably cover rent, groceries, utilities, and basic expenses. With Ashland University, Brookside Park, nearby Mohican State Park, and a steady mix of local restaurants and events, the piece paints a picture of a clean, welcoming community that offers cultural life and outdoor recreation without big-city price tags.
   

5. I-71 Speed Enforcement Nets 28 Tickets in About an Hour (ashlandcountypictures.com) — If you drive I-71 through Ashland County, troopers just issued 28 speeding tickets in about an hour, with clocked speeds up to 95 mph. The Highway Patrol says aircraft-assisted enforcement happens at least monthly, and new crash data show I-71 is the county's top crash route, reinforcing why drivers should expect a strong enforcement presence.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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