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A group of students in matching jumpsuits standing in a line with two men in business attire at each end, in front of a brick school building with a striped metal facade reading '... ROBOTICS ...' (black-and-white photo).
Entertainment
2 months ago
Ohio State Marion to host ‘Who We Are Now’ festival and performance

The Ohio State University at Marion’s “Five Nights on Campus” series will conclude its season with a community-wide celebration of local history and storytelling titled Who We Are Now: A Celebration of Marion, OH.

Teacher helps a smiling young girl with a pencil at a desk in a bright classroom; Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center logo visible on the wall.
Education
2 months ago
MOESC now accepting applications for substitutes for 2026-2027 school year

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is now hiring substitute teachers for the 2026-2027 school year to support local districts, with application fees waived and flexible education requirements available.

Mugshot of a man in an orange jumpsuit against a gray cinder block wall, with a timestamp in the top-left and Crawford County Now logo on the right.
Court/Crime
2 months ago
Former Wynford volunteer coach arrested on multiple charges

The Wynford School District has terminated its relationship with volunteer coach Chad Garberich following his arrest in Crawford County on charges of rape and sexual battery.

Oversized white chessboard with large white chess pieces in a gallery space, black pieces visible in the background through an archway.
North Central Ohio News
2 months ago
MOESC student artwork on display at 2026 Mayor’s Show at Main Library

The Mansfield Public Art Commission and the Main Library present “The Mayor’s Show: Rising Artists of Mid-Ohio,” featuring award-winning student artwork from May 5 to May 29.

Vintage stock car 97 with Philips 66 logo, driver in helmet in the cockpit after a crash.
Local
2 months ago
Mansfield Speedway roars back to life, rekindling generations of racing tradition

Mansfield Speedway officially reopens on May 2, 2026, under the leadership of Matt Tifft, bringing generations of North Central Ohio racing history back to life for fans and families.

Smiling pageant winner wearing a crystal crown and sash, holding a trophy in front of a window.
Local
2 months ago
Bucyrus native Abby Martin looks back on a year of service as Miss Ohio Novice Supreme

Abby Martin, the 2025 AmeriFest Miss Ohio Novice Supreme, reflects on a year of community service, faith, and personal growth after transitioning from the Bratwurst Festival stage to state-level pageantry.

People serve pancakes from slow cookers at a community breakfast event, with volunteers and attendees lining up at a table.",
Education
2 months ago
Crawford Park District announces May nature programs and annual pancake fundraiser

From rare prairie hikes and foraging workshops to the 19th annual bird banding event and pancake breakfast, the Crawford Park District offers a variety of outdoor activities this May.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Murder Mystery CLUE experience comes to Brownella Cottage

The Galion History Center invites the public to solve a fictional crime at the historic Brownella Cottage during a live-action “CLUE” event on May 9.

Local
2 months ago
United Way reaches 80% of goal, hosts Spring Purse Bingo to close campaign gap

United Way of North Central Ohio has reached 80% of its fundraising goal and will host a Spring Purse Bingo event on May 1 to raise final funds for local nonprofit projects.

Community First
2 months ago
A local business and community are coming together to support one of their own.

Baker’s Pizza in Bucyrus is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to support 19-year-old Ohio State Marion student Cayley as she undergoes treatment for Ewing’s sarcoma.