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Business
2 months ago
Lifetouch announces closure of Galion facility

Lifetouch management announced Tuesday that its Galion production facility will permanently close in June, marking a major operational shift for the longtime Crawford County employer.

Court/Crime
2 months ago
Leuthold to Jones…”Don’t put yourself in this position again’…Jones sentenced to prison.

Former Galion/Crestline Chamber of Commerce Director Miranda Jones was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to felony financial crimes in Crawford County Common Pleas Court.

Local
2 months ago
City of Galion addresses bike path easement concerns amid property listing

The City of Galion is asserting its perpetual easement rights over the Levant-Dawson Trail after a Zillow listing for 825 Harding Way West appeared to include the public bike path as part of the private property sale.

Ag
2 months ago
Crawford County students among youth showcasing public speaking skills at Ohio Beef Youth Council contest

Since this story features several local winners from your coverage area (specifically Crawford, Richland, and Ashland counties), would you like me to pull those names into a bulleted “Local Winners” list to make the article more “scannable” for your readers?

Court/Crime
2 months ago
Bucyrus woman sentenced to 54 months in prison

Bucyrus resident Stacy Brady was sentenced to 54 months in prison Wednesday for intimidation and filing a false police report to help her son conceal evidence in a high-profile Crawford County criminal case.

Court/Crime
2 months ago
Morral woman sentenced in fraud/theft case

A 76-year-old Morral woman was sentenced to jail and ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution Wednesday following a major Crawford County telecommunications and securities fraud investigation

Education
2 months ago
NCOESC lands $1.5M grant for youth driver training scholarships

The North Central Ohio Educational Service Center has been awarded a $1.5 million state grant to provide driver education scholarships for low-income residents under age 21 across 14 counties.

Local
2 months ago
Ohio to update dog laws: Avery’s Law set to take effect March 20, 2026

The Crawford County Dog Warden is issuing daily updates on Avery’s Law (Senate Bill 247), a major overhaul of Ohio dog laws and Revised Code definitions set to take effect March 20, 2026.

Education
2 months ago
North Central State College receives national Leah Meyer Austin Award for student success and community impact

North Central State College has earned the 2026 Leah Meyer Austin Award and a $100,000 prize from Achieving the Dream for its excellence in student success, affordability, and economic mobility in Mansfield, Ohio.

Ag
2 months ago
Crawford SWCD opens annual tree sale to boost local conservation

The Crawford Soil & Water Conservation District is now accepting orders for its annual tree and plant sale, offering native species to help residents reduce utility costs and support local wildlife.