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Mansfield Shakespeare in the Park returns with free performances of ‘Hamlet’ at South Park

The Mansfield Shakespeare Company will present free, public performances of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" at South Park from June 19 through June 21.

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Sandusky Police arrest man for taking lewd videos and photos of women at Cedar Point

Sandusky police have arrested a man accused of using a hidden camera to film tens of thousands of women without their consent at Cedar Point amusement park.

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Mansfield man killed in early morning motorcycle crash on Park Avenue

Mansfield police are investigating a fatal early morning crash on Park Avenue that killed a 30-year-old motorcyclist on Saturday.

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Wynford Board discusses ongoing district needs, future planning

The Wynford Board of Education addressed finances, administrative salaries, and superintendent search concerns during its June meeting while approving a renewed earned income tax proposal for the November ballot.

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Galion to open 1976 Bicentennial Time Capsule during July 4 community celebration

Residents and visitors are invited to gather at Heise Park on July 4 as Galion opens its 1976 Bicentennial Time Capsule and unveils artifacts sealed away for 50 years.

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Stirm awarded Crawford County Farm Bureau scholarship

Sydney Stirm has been awarded the Crawford County Farm Bureau Scholarship to study agriculture at Blinn College, funded by the upcoming annual scholarship golf scramble in Bucyrus, Ohio.

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Guilty verdict in interstate child kidnapping case

A Marion County jury has convicted Bradford Deem of kidnapping an 11-year-old autistic boy from Ohio after targeting him through an online gaming platform.

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Renaissance Performing Arts announces 2026–2027 season featuring new theater seating and star-studded lineup

Discover the Renaissance Theatre’s 2026–2027 season in Mansfield, Ohio, featuring a major auditorium renovation, the Park National Bank Broadway Series, star concerts like Jo Dee Messina, and OhioHealth Symphony masterpieces.

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Heat Advisory in effect across Northern Ohio until 8 p.m. as heat index reaches 100 degrees

A heat advisory remains in place for much of northern Ohio through 8 p.m. Wednesday, with dangerously high temperatures and humidity increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.

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Bloomville UCC to host 69th Annual Strawberry Festival Saturday

Bloomville UCC will host its annual Strawberry Festival on June 13, 2026, featuring food, strawberry shortcake, bingo, kids activities and community festivities in Bloomville, Ohio.

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