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Front porch of a blue house with a red screen door, white trim, and potted plants on the steps.
Local
2 months ago
More than a door: The first impression that welcomes home

A home’s front door creates a lasting first impression, enhancing curb appeal while reflecting warmth, hospitality, and pride of ownership through both practical improvements and timeless inspiration.

Smiling older woman in a straw hat pruning a tomato plant in a sunny backyard garden with a shovel nearby
Lifestyle
2 months ago
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke risks prompt safety reminder in Crawford County

As summer heat rises across Bucyrus, Ohio, health officials warn residents about heat exhaustion and heat stroke risks, urging hydration, cooling strategies, and checking on vulnerable neighbors.

Dirty glass laboratory tube with a round bulb at one end and blue stopper on the other, lying on a bare concrete surface (informational).
Court/Crime
2 months ago
Bucyrus police arrest e-bike rider after downtown pursuit ends at Norton Park

A local man faces drug and fleeing charges after leading Bucyrus police on an e-bike pursuit that ended with minor cruiser damage and a K-9 deployment Monday evening.

Retro-style poster featuring a waving black-and-white checkered flag, red and blue racing stripes, and large red text reading '... Speedway' on a beige background.
Business
2 months 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.

Local
2 months ago
2026 Galion Pickle Run Festival canceled due to extreme heat

The 2026 Galion Pickle Run Festival has been canceled because of forecasted extreme heat, with organizers citing safety concerns for volunteers, vendors, entertainers and thousands of attendees.

Close-up of a person smiling in a car, with a nose hoop and silver hoop earrings visible.
Local
2 months 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.

Close-up of the American flag, showing red stripes and white stars on a blue field.
Local
2 months ago
Galion 1976 Time Capsule Ceremony moves indoors to Grace Point Church for July 4 due to extreme heat in Ohio

Due to forecasted extreme heat, organizers have moved the July 4 1976 Time Capsule Opening Ceremony in Galion to Grace Point Church to ensure a safe, air-conditioned environment for attendees.

White French Bulldog sleeping on a wooden floor beside a blue portable fan.
Weather
2 months ago
Avita Health System Work Week Weather: High heat and midweek sunshine before weekend rain chances

A hot summer week is ahead featuring plenty of sunshine and temperatures climbing into the mid-90s before minor rain chances arrive late in the work week.

Row of bright carnival food stands with large signs for cotton candy, nachos, pizza, ice cream and drinks.
County Fair
2 months 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.

Hand holding a glass of whiskey with ice on a table; a bottle, car keys, and a cup of coffee visible in the background (implies drinking and driving risk).
Local
2 months ago
NHTSA reminds drivers to plan for a sober ride this Fourth of July

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Crawford County Sheriff Scott Kent are urging Fourth of July motorists to plan a sober ride home, reminding drivers that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.”

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