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Crawford County Public Health logo with PHAB accreditation seal beneath it
News
1 week ago
Crawford County Public Health Shares Tips to Reduce Cyclospora Risk

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.

Banner reading 'Celebrating 125 Years of Service' for Ohio Mutual, 1901–2026, under a tent with red and black balloons nearby.
Business
1 week ago
Ohio Mutual Marks 125 Years at Annual Associate Appreciation Day 

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.

Stone-faced government building with a row of arches and a manicured lawn; in the foreground a large cannon and a black memorial wall with inscriptions.
North Central Ohio News
1 week ago
Defense Seeks to Suppress Evidence in Case Against Mansfield Woman Facing Child Exploitation Charges

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.

Gledhill Road Machinery Co. logo with blue shield icons on each side of the name
Business
1 week ago
Gledhill Road Machinery Hiring for Multiple Manufacturing Positions in Galion

Employee-owned Gledhill Road Machinery, a longtime Galion manufacturer of snow and ice control equipment, is seeking welders, assemblers, painters and CNC operators while offering competitive benefits and a company-funded pension plan.

Poster for Crawford County Fair Toy Drive featuring farm scene with a tractor, barn, teddy bear, and a fire truck inviting toy donations for Nationwide Children's Hospital on ice cream day.
Local
1 week ago
John Schiefer Memorial Toy Drive returns to Crawford County Fair

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.

Stage at Galion Oktoberfest with a banner reading 'Welcome to Galion Oktoberfest' and a small band setup including a drummer and keyboard on the right side.
Local
2 weeks ago
Galion Cancels 2026 Oktoberfest to Focus on 2027 Revival

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.

Ohio Farm Bureau seal on the left with a red badge and blue interior, and the words 'CRAWFORD COUNTY' in blue on the right.
Local
2 weeks ago
Crawford County Farm Bureau to Host Inaugural Celebrity Show in Bucyrus

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.

Exterior view of OhioHealth Marion General Hospital with a tall flagpole and a landscaped circular driveway in front.
News
2 weeks ago
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Excellence in Stroke Care 

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.

Front of a sheriff's office with three flagpoles: a U.S. flag, a red-white-blue state flag, and a third banner flag, plus a sign reading 'FREDRICK W. STEVENS SHERIFF' on the building façade.
North Central Ohio News
2 weeks ago
Seneca County Sheriff Releases Body Cam Footage of Officer Involved Shooting

Seneca County Sheriff Fredrick Stevens says newly released body-camera footage from the July 7 deputy-involved shooting involving Jeffrey Sergent supports deputies’ actions, showing officers opened fire only after Sergent allegedly used his vehicle in a manner that placed law enforcement personnel in immediate danger.

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Local
2 weeks ago
Wynford Local Schools board member nominated for Ohio School Boards Association President-Elect

Levi Hartschuh, vice president of the Wynford Local Schools Board of Education, has been named the Ohio School Boards Association’s 2027 president-elect nominee.