Public Health Expert
1 month ago
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease in Ohio: What parents need to know

Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD), a highly contagious virus common in young children, sees frequent outbreaks in Ohio childcare settings during the late summer and fall.

Regional
1 month ago
ICE operation at Mount Vernon restaurant leads to employee detentions

Pancho’s Tacos in Mount Vernon was the site of a federal ICE operation Thursday where several employees were detained.

Local
1 month ago
Salvation Army invites Crawford County to decorate kettles for ‘Pretty Painted Pots’ campaign

The Salvation Army is seeking local clubs, businesses, and schools to decorate red kettles for their “Pretty Painted Pots” competition and commit to four hours of bell ringing for the vital Red Kettle Campaign.

Court/Crime
1 month ago
Sexual assault fugitive arrested in LaRue by U.S. Marshalls

Fugitive Mark Jason Purtee, wanted for first-degree sexual assault of a child in West Virginia, was arrested in Larue, Ohio, following a multi-agency search operation involving the U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement.

Local
1 month ago
The Community Foundation for Crawford County welcomes new board members

BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Community Foundation for Crawford County Board of Trustees welcomed […]

Podcasts
1 month ago
Community Spotlight: Bucyrus Little Theatre stages campy cult classic Bat Boy: The Musical

Scott Leon Smith and Monster Vox Productions are bringing the hilarious, tabloid-inspired Bat Boy: The Musical to the Bucyrus Little Theatre, running for two weekends in October.

Court/Crime
1 month ago
Morrow County Grand Jury indicts posthumous murder charge in 1979 cold case

Morrow County Grand Jury issues posthumous murder indictment against Dana Slane in decades-old cold case killing of Catherine Conley, bringing partial closure.

Local
1 month ago
Real estate myths exposed – one Pumpkin Spice Latte at a time

This fall, debunk real estate myths about selling in spring, 20% down payments, overpricing, and renovation value to maximize your market success.

Entertainment
1 month ago
Free concert: AFM Local 159 Band, Symphony Chorus to host ‘Veterans’ Salute’ at Renaissance Theatre

The Renaissance Theatre will host a free “Veterans’ Salute” concert on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:30 PM, featuring the AFM Local 159 Concert Band and the Mansfield Symphony Chorus to honor local veterans.

Local
1 month ago
Bundle Up, Crawford County: Clear nights bring frost threat through Friday, courtesy of Avita Health System

The forecast calls for clear, sunny skies through Friday, with high temperatures ranging from the low 60s on Thursday up to the mid-60s on Friday, though nights will be cold enough for patchy frost.