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Seven convicted in Seneca County following major wildlife probe

Seven individuals face 16 convictions following a multi-year Ohio Division of Wildlife investigation into illegal hunting activities in northwest Ohio.

Blueberry Festival crowns 2026 Royalty

Sophia Deel and Claire Davisson were crowned 2026 Miss Teen Blueberry and Miss Blueberry during Thursday evening’s crowning ceremony in Lexington.

Ohio State Highway Patrol to conduct OVI Checkpoint in Richland County Saturday

The Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct an OVI checkpoint in Richland County Saturday evening as part of an effort to deter and intercept impaired drivers.

Bucyrus woman faces charges of stealing from local VFW 1078 Post

A Bucyrus woman pleaded not guilty to theft and evidence-tampering charges stemming from alleged missing funds at VFW Post 1078.

Ohio State Highway Patrol hiring: Regional testing event set for Wooster

The Ohio State Highway Patrol will host a regional hiring and testing event Aug. 21 in Wooster, giving prospective recruits an opportunity to begin the application process in one visit.

Hablitzel pleads guilty moments before start of trial…. victims relieved

Bucyrus man Kenneth Hablitzel pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges before jury selection, potentially facing up to 77 years in prison

Trial of Bucyrus man facing 19 felony charges set to begin

The trial of Bucyrus man Kenneth Hablitzel, who faces 19 felony charges, is scheduled to begin Tuesday with jury selection in Crawford County Common Pleas Court.

Galion man convicted on multiple charges in Crawford County Court

A Crawford County jury convicted Galion man Finley Foust on kidnapping and other charges but acquitted him of rape and aggravated burglary.

Learn to grow culinary mushrooms at OSU Extension Workshop in Mansfield

Ohio State University Extension will host a hands-on culinary mushroom growing workshop August 25, teaching participants how to cultivate shiitake mushrooms on hardwood logs.

Cook wins 2026 Richland County Showman of Showmen

Reece Cook won the 2026 Richland County Fair Showman of Showmen contest Friday, competing against seven contestants representing eight different animal species.

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