Ashland Connected

Starting a business often begins with a simple idea, but the journey that follows rarely unfolds the way anyone expects. The twists and turns are equal parts unexpected, personal, and wonderful, each in their own way...

Every day, businesses and organizations put information out into the world—updates, promotions, reminders—only to wonder later if anyone truly noticed. The challenge isn’t having something to say. It’s breaking through...

Serving with excellence isn’t about big gestures or flashy promises. It’s about showing up consistently, caring about people, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. When businesses treat customers like...

Doing the right thing for others doesn’t need to be complicated. It starts with showing up, offering help, and caring enough to make decisions that put people first. When service becomes the foundation, everything else...

Some stories wait a lifetime to be told. The Vietnam War may have ended fifty years ago, but for many who lived through it, including Ashland's own Greg Gorrell, the echoes never stopped. It takes rare courage to turn...

Preparing kids for kindergarten may sound simple, but it’s the difference between showing up ready to learn or starting behind. The SPARK program is doing something extraordinary: bringing early education into the home...

The magic of film doesn’t just belong to Hollywood. Right here in Ashland, Ohio, stories are being brought to life on screen, showing how a small community can play a big role in the world of movie-making. In this...

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs don’t happen in the boardroom or on a stage. They happen in the quiet places—unexpected, uncomfortable, and unfiltered. Maybe it’s a moment of failure, a harsh word overheard, or...

Ashland’s healthcare story is one you don’t hear every day—a blend of small-town connection and big-league innovation. But things are changing. As the heath care industry adapts to pressures and uncertainty, it's...

If you haven’t been to the library lately, a lot has changed. Yes there are still lots and lots of books, and we love the books! But there are so many additional products and services available, making the...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's an important topic. There is a stigma about mental health, asking for help, and even joining in the effort to provide treatment. We are fortunate in Ashland County to have...

We can learn a lot when we study history. Where we come from can tell us a lot about where we’re headed. How much do you know about Ashland history? There’s a lot to learn. Luckily for us, it’s easy to do...

There may be no more noble a pursuit than serving your community with commitment, pride and excellence. That's the kind of company Armstrong Cable is in Ashland. They've been a community champion for many years, and...

In this episode of the Ashland Connected podcast, host Amy Daubenspeck, President of the  Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce  speaks with Nancy Pauly, the owner of Eva's Treats, your hometown yogurt shop in...

In this episode of the Ashland Connected podcast, host Amy Daubenspeck, President of the  Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce  speaks with Jared Bates, the Marketing and Creative head at Bill Harris Auto Center...