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Entertainment
5 hours ago
2026 July 4th Fireworks Guide: Full List of Independence Day Celebrations Across Crawford, Richland, Marion & Surrounding Ohio Counties

Plan your Independence Day celebrations with our complete guide to 2026 fireworks shows and community events across Crawford, Richland, Marion, and nearby Ohio counties, including Bucyrus, Mansfield, Marion, Galion, and more.

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Business
1 day ago
Legendary Mansfield racetrack lights up the night after $8 million revival

Mansfield Speedway in Mansfield, Ohio has reopened after an $8 million renovation, transforming the historic track into “Ohio’s Home of Horsepower” with upgraded facilities, new events, and expanded fan-focused entertainment.

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Local
2 days ago
Galion police seek community’s help in search for missing teen

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Galion girl Cypress Zacharzuk-Smith, who was last seen wearing a dark gray hooded shirt and black shorts.

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County Fair
2 days ago
2026 County Fair food bucket list: What to eat this summer across Ohio

From classic lemon shakeups to smoked turkey legs and deep-fried favorites, here’s your guide to the county fair foods worth planning a summer road trip for across Ohio.

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Weather
3 days ago
Northern Ohio Heat Advisory: Index values up to 104 expected Tuesday through Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for north central, northwest, and northeast Ohio from Tuesday through Thursday evening as heat index values climb to 104 degrees.

Local
5 days ago
North Central State College Foundation names Amber Wertman Executive Director

The North Central State College Foundation has appointed Amber Wertman, former United Way CEO, as its new Executive Director to lead philanthropic and student success initiatives.

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Court/Crime
6 days ago
Mansfield father arrested in Morrow County for 2024 murder of 3-year-old child

Mansfield murder suspect arrested in Morrow County in connection with the 2024 death of his 3-year-old child.

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Education
1 week ago
Mid-Ohio ESC Teacher Boot Camps connect local educators with high-demand careers

Educators from Crawford, Morrow, and Richland counties gained hands-on insight into local manufacturing and healthcare sectors during Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center’s fourth annual Teacher Boot Camps this summer.

Local
1 week ago
Ohio McDonald’s restaurants to boost hiring initiative

CRAWFORD/MARION/RICHLAND/MORROW/WYANDOT COUNTY, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Local McDonald’s restaurants are looking to hire 21,500 new […]

North Central Ohio News
1 week 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.

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