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Local
1 month ago
Artapolooza 2026: Crestview student wins Best of Show at Mid-Ohio ESC regional art exhibition

Over 3,000 student artists from 23 local school districts showcased their talents at Artapolooza 2026, where Crestview Senior High School’s Gracie Gallaway earned top honors for her exceptional acrylic floral portrait.

Podcasts
1 month ago
North Central Electric announces Member Appreciation Day and 90th annual meeting

North Central Electric members can secure $25 Cedar Point tickets and participate in the cooperative’s 90th annual meeting this June.

Podcasts
1 month ago
Community Spotlight: Marion Matters expands to Crawford County to combat generational poverty

Marion Matters is expanding its poverty-reduction programming to Crawford County with the launch of Crawford Matters, offering “Getting Ahead” classes and resource navigation at the Crawford Success Center.

Local
1 month ago
Boomer & Senior Expo 2026 set for May 22 in Marion

Community event to feature live music, vendors, free food, and more.

Brick two-story house with teal trim and a long, glass-enclosed porch; vintage architectural details and a manicured lawn.
Entertainment
1 month ago
Murder Mystery CLUE experience comes to Brownella Cottage

The Galion History Center invites the public to solve a fictional crime at the historic Brownella Cottage during a live-action “CLUE” event on May 9.

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Local
1 month ago
Bucyrus secures funding for key community projects

The City of Bucyrus is advancing several infrastructure and safety projects in 2026, including a new $435,000 ADA-accessible walking path, brownfield revitalization, and over $2.3 million in airport improvements.

Group of people wearing purple shirts that read 'UNITED IS THE WAY' posing together in a bowling alley.
Local
1 month ago
United Way reaches 80% of goal, hosts Spring Purse Bingo to close campaign gap

United Way of North Central Ohio has reached 80% of its fundraising goal and will host a Spring Purse Bingo event on May 1 to raise final funds for local nonprofit projects.

Local
1 month ago
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled for April 25

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and METRICH are hosting a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25, 2026, offering residents a safe way to dispose of expired medications.

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Community First
1 month ago
A local business and community are coming together to support one of their own.

Baker’s Pizza in Bucyrus is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to support 19-year-old Ohio State Marion student Cayley as she undergoes treatment for Ewing’s sarcoma.

Poster for Mansfield Symphony: Star Wars and The Planets concert with space graphic and bold title text
Entertainment
1 month ago
Mansfield Symphony to bridge the gap between ‘The Planets’ and ‘Star Wars’

The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra will explore the celestial influences of Gustav Holst on John Williams’ iconic film scores during a special performance at the Renaissance Theatre on May 16.

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