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Education
6 months ago
Bucyrus Board Meeting covers student opportunities, athletics and facility needs

Bucyrus City Schools highlighted expanding career-connected learning, student workforce partnerships, and athletic growth at the April Board of Education meeting, emphasizing real-world experiences from elementary through high school.

Education
6 months ago
Wynford Confronts Hard Choices as Audit, Public Concerns and Cuts Collide

The Wynford Board of Education addressed a looming deficit by cutting teaching and library positions following a state performance audit and intense public scrutiny over administrative transparency and upcoming levy needs

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Local
7 months ago
Bucyrus native Abby Martin looks back on a year of service as Miss Ohio Novice Supreme

Abby Martin, the 2025 AmeriFest Miss Ohio Novice Supreme, reflects on a year of community service, faith, and personal growth after transitioning from the Bratwurst Festival stage to state-level pageantry.

Local
7 months ago
Penton Speaks on Faith and Education as LifeWise Continues to Grow

LifeWise Academy founder Joel Penton addressed a Crawford County crowd at The Hub to discuss the mission and rapid expansion of the released-time Bible education program now serving all six local school districts.

Ag
8 months ago
How Billings and Ward revived a 1950 Ford 8N and caught the attention of collectors nationwide

Colonel Crawford FFA seniors Gage Billings and Keegan Ward have gained national attention for their meticulous restoration of a 1950 Ford 8N tractor, a raffle project that has sold tickets in over a dozen states to benefit both the local chapter and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Education
8 months ago
Ohio LEO Clubs Gather at Colonel Crawford for Annual State Convention

Colonel Crawford Schools hosted the largest-ever Ohio LEO Club state convention on Saturday, bringing together 120 student leaders from across the state for community service and leadership development.

Education
8 months ago
February Colonel Crawford Board Meeting Highlights District Operations and Community Input

Colonel Crawford School Board faces a projected $1.6 million revenue loss due to House Bill 186 while considering a community petition to elevate bowling to a varsity sport.

Education
8 months ago
Wynford Board reviews five‑year forecast showing sharp declines tied to State House Bills

The Wynford Board of Education recently detailed how Ohio House Bills 129 and 186 are projected to cost the district $700,000 annually by capping property tax growth and restructuring “20-mill floor” calculations.

Election
8 months ago
Township Affairs Director warns residents at public meeting of alleged severe fallout from property‑tax repeal

Ohio Township Association’s Kyle Brooks warned Crawford County residents that a proposed constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes could eliminate $24 billion in local funding, threatening the survival of schools, police, and emergency services across Ohio.

Photos
9 months ago
GALLERY: 53rd Annual Rotary Pancake Day

Photos from the 53rd Annual Rotary Pancake Breakfast