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Bright carnival signs advertising lemonade, corn dogs and funnel cakes at a fairground booth
Health
2 weeks ago
Crawford County Public Health issues food safety guidelines ahead of summer fairs, festivals

Crawford County Public Health is urging residents to practice smart food safety habits to prevent foodborne illness while attending upcoming community summer events.

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Education
2 weeks ago
Ohio State Marion Graduate to research Syrian Refugee health through Fulbright Fellowship

Ohio State Marion graduate Majd Al-Marrawi has earned a prestigious Fulbright Fellowship, continuing his nationally recognized research while crediting faculty mentorship for his academic success.

Poster for Peter and the Starcatcher, a grown-up prequel to Peter Pan, with large bold yellow letters on a dark wooden background and a gold star between 'STAR' and 'CATCHER'; includes the subtitle 'A grown up's prequel to Peter Pan.'
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Auditions July 15 for Peter and the Star Catcher

The Star Theatre in Upper Sandusky is seeking area performers for its fast‑paced, imaginative production of Peter and the Starcatcher, inviting auditionees on Wednesday, July 15, to showcase vocals, monologues, and a spirit of ensemble‑driven storytelling for a whirlwind adventure that brings the magical prequel to Peter Pan to life.

Row of marching drummers playing large white-banded bass drums in a parade, sticks mid-air as they beat in rhythm.
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Marion Open returns July 30th, and Pillar Credit Union is bringing it home

The Marion Open returns July 30, bringing elite drum and bugle corps back to Harding Stadium while honoring Marion’s decades-long legacy as a national drum corps destination.

Colorful graffiti-style lettering that spells 'TICKETS' on a pink-to-blue backdrop with yellow stars.
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Shelby’s Annual Bicycle Days Celebration set to begin on Friday

Shelby Bicycle Days returns July 10-11 with a packed schedule featuring family activities, live music, a parade, bike events, food vendors and a fireworks finale.

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Court/Crime
2 weeks ago
Indiana man extradited to Crawford County on felony sex charges involving a minor

A 74-year-old Indiana man has been extradited to Ohio and booked into the Crawford County Justice Center following an online solicitation investigation.

Police K-9 wearing a badge and harness, posed beside the U.S. flag.
North Central Ohio News
2 weeks ago
Ontario Police Department mourns sudden loss of K-9 Officer Fender

The Ontario Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of K-9 Officer Fender, a dedicated service dog who faithfully served alongside Officer Jeremy Mohn and the Ontario community.

Bronze commemorative plaque mounted on a rough stone wall honoring John Edward Hopley and his contributions to Lincoln Highway, dated 1929 with biographical details etched in gold lettering.
Local
2 weeks ago
Hopley Monument Plaque restored to honor local history

The Crawford County History Alliance recently celebrated the restoration of the historic Hopley Monument in Bucyrus as part of its Lincoln Highway Beautification Project for America 250.

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Business
2 weeks ago
Build your future in Marion: ArcelorMittal launches hiring campaign

ArcelorMittal Marion is hiring Production Associates and Maintenance Technicians, offering competitive pay, day-one benefits, career advancement, and a July 31 walk-in hiring event.

Close-up of an aged parchment showing the title 'In Congress, July 4, 1776' and 'Declaration of the United States of America'—a historical document scene.
Local
2 weeks ago
Declaration of Independence to be read at Courthouse today

Residents are invited to attend a live reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Crawford County Courthouse in Bucyrus celebrating the nation’s founding document.