Ashland Man Arrested Following Gunfire Incident; Faces Multiple Charges

An Ashland man is behind bars after a series of gunshots rang out in the borough Friday morning, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement and resulting in multiple felony charges.

Wanted Ashland Man Escapes Arrest While Mother Fights Officers

A domestic disturbance on last week escalated and resulted in criminal charges against a mother and son from Ashland after they allegedly resisted arrest and interfered with law enforcement.

One Injured in Ashland Crash Friday Afternoon

One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of Centre and 17th streets in Ashland.

Rain Can’t Stop the Fun at Ashland Easter Egg Hunt

A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of Ashland’s youngest residents as over 100 kids gathered at Higher Ups Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

No Injuries Reported in Rollover Crash in Ashland

Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash in Ashland on Saturday afternoon that resulted in no injuries.

Ashland Man Charged with Aggravated Assault After Infant Hospitalized with Severe Injuries

A Schuylkill County man is behind bars after being charged with multiple offenses stemming from a serious case of child abuse involving an infant under one month old.

PLAY BALL! Ashland Little League Opens 2025 Season with Parade and Ceremony

Ashland Little League officially kicked off its 2025 season on Saturday, April 5, beginning the day with its traditional opening day parade. 

Wanted Ashland Man Taken into Custody in West Hazleton

A routine patrol led to the arrest of a wanted man from Ashland in Luzerne County on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Ashland and Butler Township Continue Exploring Regional Police Force

The discussions regarding a potential regional police force between Ashland and Butler Township have remained relatively quiet since late 2023, but recent developments indicate that the project is still under consideration.

Ashland Man Charged with Indecent Exposure

An Ashland man is facing charges for allegedly exposing himself to a delivery person.

Lemonade Stand Turns Defeat into Victory for Ashland Public Library

What started as a lighthearted punishment for a Fantasy Football failure turned into a sweet success story for the Ashland Public Library this past Sunday.

Over Two Dozen Dogs Seized from Ashland Home

Authorities seized 26 dogs from a residence on Walnut Street in Ashland following reports of a large number of animals being kept inside the home, according to Ashland Police Chief Ger Daley.

Ashland's Washington Ambulance Crew Honored for Delivering Baby on Route 61

Two members of the Washington Fire Company Community Ambulance Service were recently recognized for their quick thinking and skilled response after delivering a baby in their ambulance on January 10, 2025.

Wanted Ashland Man Apprehended Following Foot Chase

A man wanted by Ashland Police was taken into custody after a short pursuit in Butler Township late Wednesday.

Man Accused of Biting, Assaulting Partner During Ashland Domestic Incident

An Ashland man is facing charges of simple assault and harassment after police responded to a domestic dispute earlier this month.

Ashland Police Search for Wanted Man Who Escaped After Being Found in Abandoned Home

Ashland Police are seeking the whereabouts of a wanted man after he was found in an abandoned home over the weekend.

Ashland Borough Welcomes New Fire Department Leadership in Special Ceremony

A special presentation marked the beginning of Ashland’s Borough Council meeting on Wednesday evening as the community recognized the new leadership team of the borough’s Fire Department.

Lehigh Valley Schuylkill Welcomes First Baby of 2025

The new year began with joy at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH) Schuylkill as the Family Birth and Newborn Center in Pottsville welcomed its first baby of 2025. 

Ashland Area Rotary Honors December Student of the Month

Jillian Murray was honored as the December Student of the Month by the Ashland Area Rotary Club during their recent meeting. 

Ashland Borough Approves 2025 Budget with No Tax Increase

Ashland Borough Council approved its 2025 budget during a meeting on Wednesday evening, ensuring no increase in taxes for residents.