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Business
6 months ago
Local party and beverage store to change hands

Bucyrus landmark Ehrhart’s Party Store is under new ownership as Hayley Matheny sells the historic 108 N. Lane St. business to the Mason-based DJ Group.

Regional
6 months ago
$100,000 reward offered in fatal hit-and-run of construction worker on I-70

Kokosing Construction in partnership with Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a driver in a maroon Toyota sedan who struck and killed 25-year-old worker Jordan Thomas on Interstate 70.

Local
6 months ago
Crawford County History Alliance launches yearlong America 250-OH Celebration with history, harmony and birthday cake

Crawford County launched its yearlong America 250-Ohio celebration in Crestline, uniting 14 historical organizations to honor the nation’s semi-quincentennial and the county’s upcoming bicentennial

Business
6 months ago
Lifetouch announces closure of Galion facility

Lifetouch management announced Tuesday that its Galion production facility will permanently close in June, marking a major operational shift for the longtime Crawford County employer.

Local
6 months ago
City of Galion addresses bike path easement concerns amid property listing

The City of Galion is asserting its perpetual easement rights over the Levant-Dawson Trail after a Zillow listing for 825 Harding Way West appeared to include the public bike path as part of the private property sale.

Court/Crime
6 months ago
Bucyrus woman sentenced to 54 months in prison

Bucyrus resident Stacy Brady was sentenced to 54 months in prison Wednesday for intimidation and filing a false police report to help her son conceal evidence in a high-profile Crawford County criminal case.

Court/Crime
6 months ago
Morral woman sentenced in fraud/theft case

A 76-year-old Morral woman was sentenced to jail and ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution Wednesday following a major Crawford County telecommunications and securities fraud investigation

Local
6 months ago
Ohio to update dog laws: Avery’s Law set to take effect March 20, 2026

The Crawford County Dog Warden is issuing daily updates on Avery’s Law (Senate Bill 247), a major overhaul of Ohio dog laws and Revised Code definitions set to take effect March 20, 2026.

Education
6 months ago
North Central State College receives national Leah Meyer Austin Award for student success and community impact

North Central State College has earned the 2026 Leah Meyer Austin Award and a $100,000 prize from Achieving the Dream for its excellence in student success, affordability, and economic mobility in Mansfield, Ohio.

Ag
6 months ago
Crawford SWCD opens annual tree sale to boost local conservation

The Crawford Soil & Water Conservation District is now accepting orders for its annual tree and plant sale, offering native species to help residents reduce utility costs and support local wildlife.