Photos
3 months ago
GALLERY: 2025 Linda Friend Spooktacular

Pictures from the 2025 Linda Friend Spooktacular at the Crawford County Fairgrounds, October 11, 2025.

Education
4 months ago
Galion Civil Air Patrol Cadets honored at State Superintendents Conference for youth leadership and school impact

COLUMBUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Members of the Civil Air Patrol from Galion City Schools […]

Regional
4 months ago
ICE operation at Mount Vernon restaurant leads to employee detentions

Pancho’s Tacos in Mount Vernon was the site of a federal ICE operation Thursday where several employees were detained.

Local
4 months ago
Salvation Army invites Crawford County to decorate kettles for ‘Pretty Painted Pots’ campaign

The Salvation Army is seeking local clubs, businesses, and schools to decorate red kettles for their “Pretty Painted Pots” competition and commit to four hours of bell ringing for the vital Red Kettle Campaign.

Court/Crime
4 months ago
Sexual assault fugitive arrested in LaRue by U.S. Marshalls

Fugitive Mark Jason Purtee, wanted for first-degree sexual assault of a child in West Virginia, was arrested in Larue, Ohio, following a multi-agency search operation involving the U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement.

Local
4 months ago
The Community Foundation for Crawford County welcomes new board members

BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Community Foundation for Crawford County Board of Trustees welcomed […]

Podcasts
4 months ago
Community Spotlight: Bucyrus Little Theatre stages campy cult classic Bat Boy: The Musical

Scott Leon Smith and Monster Vox Productions are bringing the hilarious, tabloid-inspired Bat Boy: The Musical to the Bucyrus Little Theatre, running for two weekends in October.

Court/Crime
4 months ago
Morrow County Grand Jury indicts posthumous murder charge in 1979 cold case

Morrow County Grand Jury issues posthumous murder indictment against Dana Slane in decades-old cold case killing of Catherine Conley, bringing partial closure.

Local
4 months ago
Real estate myths exposed – one Pumpkin Spice Latte at a time

This fall, debunk real estate myths about selling in spring, 20% down payments, overpricing, and renovation value to maximize your market success.

Entertainment
4 months ago
Free concert: AFM Local 159 Band, Symphony Chorus to host ‘Veterans’ Salute’ at Renaissance Theatre

The Renaissance Theatre will host a free “Veterans’ Salute” concert on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:30 PM, featuring the AFM Local 159 Concert Band and the Mansfield Symphony Chorus to honor local veterans.