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Ashland Today
By the People, for the People
Ashland Photographer Inducted into Sports Hall of Fame
Tom E. Puskar recognized for decades of capturing high school sports in Ohio
Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:19pm
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A sports photographer's lens captures the dynamic energy and emotion of high school athletics, immortalized in a vibrant expressionist painting.Ashland TodayTom E. Puskar, a longtime photographer for the Ashland Times-Gazette, has been inducted into the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association (OPSMA) Hall of Fame. Puskar, who spent over 40 years covering high school sports in the Ashland area, is only the second photographer to receive this prestigious honor.
Why it matters
Puskar's induction into the OPSMA Hall of Fame highlights the vital role that sports photographers play in documenting the achievements and memories of high school athletes. His decades of dedication to capturing the excitement and drama of Ohio's prep sports have made him a beloved figure in the Ashland community.
The details
Puskar was formally inducted into the OPSMA Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the University of Dayton Arena on March 21. He was congratulated by Tim Stried, the OHSAA Director of Media Relations, for his outstanding contributions to high school sports coverage over the course of his career.
- Puskar was inducted into the OPSMA Hall of Fame on March 21, 2026.
- Puskar spent over 40 years as a photographer for the Ashland Times-Gazette, covering high school sports in the Ashland area.
The players
Tom E. Puskar
A longtime photographer for the Ashland Times-Gazette who spent over 40 years capturing high school sports in the Ashland, Ohio area.
Tim Stried
The Director of Media Relations for the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA).
What they’re saying
“It's definitely something I never expected to happen and it's not what I was doing it for, but it's an honor to have that recognition.”
— Tom E. Puskar, Photographer
The takeaway
Puskar's induction into the OPSMA Hall of Fame is a testament to the vital role that sports photographers play in preserving the memories and achievements of high school athletes. His decades of dedication to capturing the excitement and drama of Ohio's prep sports have made him a beloved figure in the Ashland community.
