After serving six years in the Marine Corps and 11 years in the Army, including three voluntary combat deployments to Iraq, Stephen Cline turned a personal tragedy involving his emotional support dog into Veterans With Pets, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans care for the animals that support them.
Nearly 150 manufacturers, educators and business leaders gathered in Crawford County to discuss manufacturing trends, workforce development and the industry’s future.
Authorities arrested suspects and seized crack cocaine and $14,327 during a Mansfield drug trafficking roundup led by METRICH on Oct. 20. Two indicted targets remain at large.
A bat found in Bucyrus has tested positive for rabies, prompting Crawford County Public Health to urge residents to avoid wildlife contact and keep pets’ vaccinations current.
Bucyrus Mayor Bruce Truka donated $600 for Schines Art Park lighting as the downtown landmark preserves local theater history ahead of the Linda Friend Spooktacular.
The Linda Friend Memorial Spooktacular returns Oct. 24 with free Halloween activities, trunk-or-treat, pumpkins, giveaways and a community movie downtown Bucyrus.
Veterans With Pets will host its Howl-O-Ween celebration Oct. 17 at Blackfork Commons in Shelby, featuring more than 50 vendors, food trucks, pet competitions, children’s activities and programs supporting veterans and their companion animals.
Crawford County songwriters Shane Grove and Erik Westfall helped write songs for David Allan Coe’s final completed studio album, A Million Reasons, scheduled for release October 16.
North Central State College named Mansfield nursing leader Joia Crago its Alumnus of the Year, recognizing her healthcare leadership, community service and commitment to mentoring future nurses
The Crawford Park District has announced a full slate of October events across Crawford County, featuring guided nature hikes, family Halloween activities, stargazing, and volunteer opportunities.