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12 hours ago
Galion Police seek assistance in identity theft investigation

Galion Police seek public help to locate a female suspect in an identity theft case after a large cash withdrawal on September 22, 2025; call 419-468-9111 with tips.

news
2 days ago
Fatal motor vehicle crash in Bucyrus Township

A fatal motor vehicle crash in Bucyrus, Ohio, late Friday night at State Route 4 and Caldwell Road.

Education
3 days ago
Galion Civil Air Patrol Cadets honored at State Superintendents Conference for youth leadership and school impact

COLUMBUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Members of the Civil Air Patrol from Galion City Schools […]

Regional
3 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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 […]

Court/Crime
4 days 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.

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