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North Central Ohio News
6 days ago
North Central State College Joins Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program Expands to over 90 Schools

North Central State College has been selected to join the eighth year of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, receiving a $75,000 grant to support its Health Sciences programs and help prepare future healthcare professionals for in-demand careers.

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North Central Ohio News
7 days ago
Defense Seeks to Suppress Evidence in Case Against Mansfield Woman Facing Child Exploitation Charges

A Richland County judge heard arguments July 15 over whether key evidence in the case against Sara Westmoreland should be suppressed, with the hearing set to continue in August ahead of her scheduled trial.

Gledhill Road Machinery Co. logo with blue shield icons on each side of the name
Business
7 days ago
Gledhill Road Machinery Hiring for Multiple Manufacturing Positions in Galion

Employee-owned Gledhill Road Machinery, a longtime Galion manufacturer of snow and ice control equipment, is seeking welders, assemblers, painters and CNC operators while offering competitive benefits and a company-funded pension plan.

Poster for Crawford County Fair Toy Drive featuring farm scene with a tractor, barn, teddy bear, and a fire truck inviting toy donations for Nationwide Children's Hospital on ice cream day.
Local
1 week ago
John Schiefer Memorial Toy Drive returns to Crawford County Fair

The John Schiefer Memorial Toy Drive has returned to the Crawford County Fair, inviting fairgoers to donate new toys for Nationwide Children’s Hospital while the first 100 donors receive a free ice cream coupon from Mark’s Homemade Ice Cream.

Stage at Galion Oktoberfest with a banner reading 'Welcome to Galion Oktoberfest' and a small band setup including a drummer and keyboard on the right side.
Local
1 week ago
Galion Cancels 2026 Oktoberfest to Focus on 2027 Revival

Galion officials have canceled the 2026 Oktoberfest after determining there was not enough time to transition event management, with plans now focused on revitalizing the festival for a larger return in 2027.

Ohio Farm Bureau seal on the left with a red badge and blue interior, and the words 'CRAWFORD COUNTY' in blue on the right.
Local
1 week ago
Crawford County Farm Bureau to Host Inaugural Celebrity Show in Bucyrus

School leaders from five Crawford County school districts will trade classrooms for livestock pens during the inaugural Crawford County Farm Bureau Celebrity Show on July 22 at the Crawford County Fair, competing for bragging rights in a fun-filled agricultural challenge.

Exterior view of OhioHealth Marion General Hospital with a tall flagpole and a landscaped circular driveway in front.
News
1 week ago
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Excellence in Stroke Care 

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital has earned multiple American Heart Association achievement awards for its commitment to delivering evidence-based stroke care and improving patient outcomes through nationally recognized treatment standards.

Front of a sheriff's office with three flagpoles: a U.S. flag, a red-white-blue state flag, and a third banner flag, plus a sign reading 'FREDRICK W. STEVENS SHERIFF' on the building façade.
North Central Ohio News
1 week ago
Seneca County Sheriff Releases Body Cam Footage of Officer Involved Shooting

Seneca County Sheriff Fredrick Stevens says newly released body-camera footage from the July 7 deputy-involved shooting involving Jeffrey Sergent supports deputies’ actions, showing officers opened fire only after Sergent allegedly used his vehicle in a manner that placed law enforcement personnel in immediate danger.

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Local
1 week ago
Wynford Local Schools board member nominated for Ohio School Boards Association President-Elect

Levi Hartschuh, vice president of the Wynford Local Schools Board of Education, has been named the Ohio School Boards Association’s 2027 president-elect nominee.

Outdoor community event with people gathered around wooden picnic tables on a circular concrete pad, beside a red brick building with arched windows and decorative theater masks.
Local
1 week ago
“South of the Square Block Rally” Raises $3,100 for Sleep in Heavenly Peace

The South of the Square Block Rally raised $3,100 for Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s Crawford-Wyandot chapter, bringing the event’s total charitable contributions since 2010 to more than $50,000.