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Farmers helping fight fires from the field
BUCYRUS, Ohio — The chemical poly-fluoroalkyl, or PFAS, is posing a problem in our society. The chemicals can resist grease and oil and are used to make clothing and other products waterproof. According to the Food and Drug Administration, it’s hard to get rid of it when it enters...
1 killed, 1 injured in 2-vehicle crash in Seneca County
TIFFIN — The Norwalk post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an early-morning crash that killed a Bucyrus, Ohio, man Friday. Dylan E. Schiets, 20, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, was driving south on State Rt. 53 near Seneca County Road 38 around 5:40 a.m. Friday when he crossed the center line and collided with a northbound car being driven by John P. Lunsford, 56, of Bucyrus, Ohio, officials said. Mr. Lunsford died at the scene. Mr. Schiets suffered serious injuries and was taken to Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center by air ambulance.
Bucyrus Lions Club accepting eyeglasses to help people around world
The Bucyrus Lions Club will collect usable, no longer needed eyeglasses at First Friday downtown Bucyrus 5-8 p.m. Aug. 2 in front of Special Moments Bridal Shop, 213 S. Sandusky Ave. The glasses will be recycled to help people in other countries who do not have access to eyeglasses. Other places to drop off...
During Tuesday’s City Council Meeting in Bucyrus, resident David John III made a heartfelt plea to the council during the public participation portion of the session
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—During Tuesday’s City Council Meeting in Bucyrus, resident David John III made a heartfelt plea to the council during the public participation portion of the session. John expressed his desire for the council to start each meeting with a 2-5 minute prayer to give praise to Jesus Christ, the Lord and Savior, and to ask God to bless the council as they do their work on behalf of the city.
“South of the Square Block Rally” donates to remembering our heros
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The “South of the Square Block Rally” was held at Schines Art Park on June 28. Forty businesses sponsored the event that benefited Remembering Our Heroes. Remembering Our Heroes’ purpose is to help veterans in Crawford County by providing wheelchair ramps, purchasing medications, providing housing, utilities, wheelchairs, food, etc. The Foundation was started 10 years ago by Tommy Starner, a 22-year veteran along with his wife Lori Starner. Accepting a donation in the amount of $4,000 was Lori and Tommy Starner, founders of Remembering Our Heroes.
'I'll be back:' Councilwoman Carolyn Shireman removed from Bucyrus City Council meeting
Carolyn Shireman, a Republican at-large member of Bucyrus City Council, was removed Tuesday night from a regular council meeting. The meeting started with Shireman addressing Kurt Fankhauser, council president, to make a "parliamentary inquiry." ...
Crawford County arts programs get a funding boost from state grants
Several Crawford County arts organizations were awarded grants by the Ohio Arts Council. The Crawford County Arts Council received a $2,269 ArtsNEXT grant. The grants provide funding for innovative and experimental projects. ...
Crawford 100: Galion has a special mix of youth and experience in several sports
Editor's Note: This is the fifth installment of a series. Galion is the biggest school in Crawford County, and is always flush with talented athletes in almost every sport. The Tigers have had some fantastic teams over the last few years, and 2024-25 should be no different. We'll take a look at 10 featured...
Marion teen competes if first amateur boxing contest, meets Buster Douglas at State Fair
Ezekiel Clark, 15, a member of the Marion Area Boxing Club boxed Thursday at the Ohio State Fair. Clark lost the match to his opponent, Michael Higgins, who had a 10-1 record. ...
Nationwide plans 5% staff reduction in its insurance business over the next year
Nationwide said Friday that it plans to reduce its headcount by about 5% over the next year. The insurer and financial services company said the cuts will come from its property and casualty operations and its technology teams. There will be no cuts in the company's financial services operations. Nationwide said it hopes...
Here are the best 10 offensive linemen ahead of 2024 high school football season
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While they typically don’t receive the headlines as skilled position players, offensive linemen are vital to any offense, creating holes for running backs to race downfield and blocking dangerous defensive linemen to protect the quarterback in the passing game. ...
Ohio fire departments dealing with staffing shortfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A special day at the Ohio Fire Academy -- 19 cadets committed to making an impact in their communities. The group graduated and is set to get to work immediately. Their efforts are needed now more than ever as departments deal with staffing shortages. It's...
Gov. Mike DeWine signs 20+ bills into law, including measures on ballot-issue numbers, illegal stunt driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Gov. Mike DeWine has signed more than 20 bills in the past two days dealing with a wide range of topics, from toughening penalties for stunt driving to changing how statewide ballot issues are numbered. The bills, which become law in late October after the state’s usual 90-day...
Love’s Opens Ohio Site, Remodels New Mexico Store
Love’s Travel Stops recently announced the opening of two stores — one in Delphos, Ohio, which is a new store, and one in Las Cruces, N.M., a remodeled site. The Ohio site is located off of US 30 and Lincoln Highway and is open 24/7. Inside, the c-store offers all the amenities Love’s is known for including fresh food and drinks, Love’s-branded snacks and a Hardees. For drivers, the location adds 86 truck parking spaces to Love’s network.
State Awards Tolles $600K To Renovate Cybersecurity Lab
PLAIN CITY – When Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s capital budget in late June, Tolles Career and Technical Center was among the benefactors. The school, which serves students in seven area school districts, was awarded $600,000 specifically to assist in renovating its cybersecurity lab. “The cybersecurity program is...
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