2016 Crawford County Spelling Bee

Photos from the 2016 Crawford County Spelling Bee Caleb Strack finished in first place by spelling the word extrapolate. Alex Wion was the first place runner-up

By jeffr January 14, 2016 10:37 pm

11 hours ago

Ohio Pork Council Presents Top Awards at 2026 Ohio Pork Congress

The Ohio Pork Council honored top industry leaders at the 2025 Ohio Pork Congress in Lima, presenting the prestigious Pork Industry Excellence Award to the Bucyrus-based Hord family.

Local

11 hours ago

Accident on U.S. 30 involves two semi-trucks, one driver injured

One driver was hospitalized following a two-semi crash involving frozen pizzas and bottled water from icy road conditions on U.S. 30 in Crawford County early Thursday morning.

Lifestyle

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Dangerously cold wind chills to grip North Central Ohio Saturday; frostbite risk in 30 minutes

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of North Central and Northeast Ohio from 1 a.m. to noon Saturday, with wind chills expected to plummet as low as 24 degrees below zero.

Education

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Scholar Student of the Week: Johnathan Slaughterbeck

Ridgedale senior Johnathan Slaughterbeck was named Scholar Student of the Week, receiving a $500 scholarship from The Ohio State University at Marion for his academic excellence and leadership.

Podcasts

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First Federal Community Bank opens applications for ‘Bestowment Award’

First Federal Community Bank is expanding its Bestowment Award program to include high school seniors entering the workforce or trade schools in Crawford and Union counties.