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Education
1 month ago
First Federal Community Bank honors local High School Students with 2026 FFCB Awards for leadership and excellence

First Federal Community Bank⁠ is proud to recognize several outstanding local students as 2026 FFCB Award recipients.

Poster for Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got the Moves featuring Grover (blue), Elmo (red), and Abby Cadabby (pink) posing with arms outstretched on a bright blue background
Entertainment
1 month ago
Sesame Street Live is bringing Elmo’s Got the Moves to Mansfield

Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are heading to the Renaissance Theatre this November for an interactive, high-energy stage production designed for the whole family.

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Entertainment
1 month ago
Häxan: A Witchcraft Musical premieres at Renaissance Theatre 166 in Mansfield this June

Häxan: A Witchcraft Musical debuts at Mansfield’s Renaissance Theatre 166 this June, bringing a haunting story of witch hunts, fear, and superstition to the stage.

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Education
2 months ago
Ohio State Marion launches Marion Futures Lab with support from $49,480 seed grant

Ohio State Marion launches the Marion Futures Lab, a community-driven project funded by a $49,480 grant to explore local history, cultural traditions, and shared stories shaping Marion’s future.

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Education
2 months ago
MOESC’s Crawford County TurboCert Program holds end of the year celebration

The Mid-Ohio ESC Business Advisory Council End-of-Year Celebration in Mansfield, OH (May 1, 2026) honored Crawford County high school juniors and seniors for earning industry-recognized certifications in healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and drone technology through the TurboCert program.

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Local
2 months ago
Marion Matters, Inc. and United Way of North Central Ohio announce major leadership transition

Natalie Longmeier named new Chief Executive Officer of UWNCO; Marion Matters, Inc. Begins search for successor.

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Wealth Management Expert
2 months ago
The Cost of Procrastination

Procrastination can derail financial success by delaying investing, reducing compounding returns, and leading to missed opportunities to build long-term wealth.

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Local
2 months ago
Local action, community pride, and historic preservation all come together to tell the story of the Lincoln Highway and Hank’s Garage

A new oversized Lincoln Highway sign at Hank’s Garage in Bucyrus highlights Crawford County’s growing role in preserving America’s first coast‑to‑coast highway and celebrating the America 250‑Ohio Transportation Trail.

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Local
2 months ago
The “invisible hours” industry insight

Expert mortgage lender Eric Anderson of Buckeye State Bank provides the essential “invisible hours” and personalized loan solutions needed to navigate complex real estate transactions with ease.

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Education
2 months ago
Pioneer celebrates student achievement at 2026 Awards Night

Pioneer Career and Technology Center celebrated its 2026 Awards Night in Shelby, honoring Audrey Wolford with the prestigious Byron H. Carmean Award as seniors surpassed $1 million in earned scholarships.