Lexington Local Schools Superintendent Jeremy Secrist has announced his resignation effective July 31, though his next professional destination has not yet been disclosed.
A new Kids Count Data Book report found that while Ohio ranks 12th nationally in education, 68% of the state’s fourth graders are not proficient in reading and 68% of eighth graders are not proficient in math.
Crawford County Public Health is reminding residents to wash and properly prepare fresh produce to reduce the risk of cyclospora, a foodborne parasite linked to contaminated fruits and vegetables.
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group celebrated its 125th anniversary and annual Associate Appreciation Day by bringing together current and former employees to recognize the company’s history, growth and connection to the Bucyrus community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.