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Local
5 months ago
Council President raises alarm over nearly 100 outstanding committee meeting minutes

Bucyrus City Council President Kurt Fankhauser warns of a significant administrative backlog with nearly 100 unapproved committee meeting minutes, potentially leaving the legislative body legally vulnerable as the 2024–2025 term concludes.

Education
5 months ago
Seneca County Schools, first responders relaunch trauma-informed ‘Handle With Care’ program

Seneca County Schools and local first responders are relaunching the rapidly expanding Handle With Care program, a cross-systems, trauma-informed initiative designed to support students exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Local
5 months ago
Bucyrus City Council to discuss future of old YMCA in upcoming special meeting

The Bucyrus City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, at 6 PM, to debate transferring the old YMCA building to the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) amid conflicting proposals from the Fire Chief and an economic development art gallery plan.

Local
5 months ago
SAR Sheps search and rescue team arrives to aid in search for missing person

The SAR Sheps search and rescue team, deploying K9 units and trained personnel, is in Bucyrus, Ohio, today to assist in the ongoing search for missing resident Kyle Rister.

Local
5 months ago
Bucyrus Fire Department hosting Annual Toy Drive today

The Bucyrus Fire Department is hosting its Annual Toy Drive today, Saturday, Dec. 6, until noon, collecting new, unwrapped toys and monetary gifts to bring holiday joy to Crawford County children in need.

Entertainment
5 months ago
Tickets for 2026 Mid-Ohio Racing Season go on sale Monday, highlighted by INDYCAR Fourth of July Weekend

Tickets and Season Race Passes for all five major 2026 events at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, including the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and IMSA Sports Car Racing, go on sale Monday, Dec. 8, at advance discounted pricing.

Local
5 months ago
Bucyrus Trooper saves dog in heartwarming rescue

Bucyrus, Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Timothy G. Hayes rescued the dog Rufus from state Route 98, blocking traffic to safely return the canine to his owner.

Government
5 months ago
Bucyrus City Council schedules special Service Committee meeting Monday on solid waste, fuel grant

The Bucyrus City Council Service Committee will hold a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, to discuss the 900 series ordinances, solid waste rates, and the ODOT Airport Fuel System Grant.

Local
5 months ago
Bucyrus Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign seeks donors and bell ringers, touting new digital option

The Salvation Army in Bucyrus is making it easier than ever to donate to its $65,000 Red Kettle Campaign goal by offering QR code scanning on kettle signs for cashless digital donations.

Court/Crime
5 months ago
Bond set at $1 million for Maxwell Anatra following indictment for parents’ murder

Maxwell Anatra, indicted on aggravated murder for the Crestline stabbing deaths of his parents, had his bond set at $1 million after his not guilty plea.