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North Central Ohio News
1 month ago
Incident at Florence Avenue in Mansfield leaves brother dead, sister injured in shooting

Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting on Florence Avenue in Mansfield that left one man dead and a woman hospitalized in an apparent domestic violence incident.

Two boys play a basketball shooting game on a street fair, one about to release a ball toward the hoop, with a crowd and a truck in the background.
Photos
1 month ago
New Washington Bicentennial Gallery

New Washington is celebrating its bicentennial this weekend.

Green tractor pulling a weight-sled on a dirt track at a rural tractor-pull event; a man sits at the controls behind the machine.
Photos
1 month ago
Crawford Antique Farm Machinery Association’s Antique Tractor Pull Gallery

The Crawford Antique Farm Machinery Association held their annual antique tractor pull on Friday night.

Poster for Crawford Farm Machinery Show, June 18–20, 2026, at Crawford County Fairgrounds, Bucyrus, Ohio.
Local
2 months ago
Crawford Antique Farm Machinery Association Farm Show information and gallery

The Crawford Antique Farm Machinery Association’s farm show will take place June 19-20 at the Crawford County Fairgrounds, featuring tractor pulls, kiddy activities, games and a downtown Bucyrus parade.

Poster-style banner announcing New Washington, Ohio Bicentennial Celebration 1826–2026, with slogan 'Our Dutch Town Story, 200 Years Strong,' featuring a log cabin on the left and a gazebo on the right, surrounded by white flowers and decorative greenery.
Local
2 months ago
New Washington Set to Celebrate 200 Years Beginning Friday

New Washington kicks off its two‑day Bicentennial Celebration on Friday with food, entertainment, and community events honoring the village’s 200‑year history.

Government
2 months ago
Bucyrus Council approves purchase of automated garbage trucks following lengthy public discussion

Bucyrus City Council approves $1.26 million automated garbage truck purchase after tie-breaking vote

Schwebel's Bakery Outlet sign on a roadside with a red background and white lettering, outdoor scene
Business
2 months ago
Schwebel Baking Company to close after 120 years of operation

After 120 years in business, the Schwebel Baking Company has announced it will liquidate all operations, closing its Youngstown and Hebron bakeries and its Ontario distribution hub.

Mugshot-style portrait of a young man with glasses, dark hair, and a black shirt; Crawford County Now logo overlaps the image.
Court/Crime
2 months ago
Sexual assault of a minor results in eleven-and-a-half-year sentence for Zanesville man

Logan Forker, 20, was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual assault of a 13-year-old minor in Muskingum County.

Man in a suit seated, holding an open signed document while a smiling woman stands beside him, with the Ohio Great Seal and flags in the background.
Government
2 months ago
Historic funding secured for Crawford County through State Capital Budget

Crawford County secures a record $1.6 million in Ohio’s state capital budget for key local projects, including YMCA upgrades, ADA compliance, and park developments.

Kiwanis International logo with blue badge and gold rope, and the caption 'Bucyrus, Ohio' underneath
Local
2 months ago
68th Annual Kiwanis Chicken BBQ

Bucyrus Kiwanis is serving its 68th annual chicken barbecue today until 6 p.m., with a limited number of $15 tickets sold at the gate.