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News
3 months ago
America250 launches ‘America Gives’ to spark record-breaking year of volunteerism

The official congressional commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial has launched a nationwide initiative to make 2026 the largest year of community service in American history.

Government
3 months ago
Ohio minimum wage to reach $11 in 2026 following inflation-based adjustment

Non-tipped workers in Ohio will see their hourly pay rise to $11 starting Jan. 1, 2026, as the state’s annual inflation-linked wage adjustment takes effect.

Government
3 months ago
Crawford Partnership clarifies IB Tech job numbers following Bucyrus City Council dispute

The Crawford Partnership confirms 170 new jobs for IB Tech’s Bucyrus expansion, clarifying a heated City Council dispute over job projections and tax abatements.

Government
3 months ago
State Representative Riordan McClain swears in new Bucyrus City Council and officials

State Representative Riordan McClain officiated the swearing-in ceremony for the new Bucyrus City Council members, Council President, and City Treasurer as they prepare to take office on January 1, 2026.

Government
4 months ago
Bucyrus City Council special council meeting announcement

The Bucyrus City Council will hold a special meeting on Dec. 18 at City Hall to address year-end appropriations, GAAP conversion contracts, and Walter Drane municipal code updates.

Local
4 months ago
Crawford County Dog Licensing begins for 2026; renewal deadline set for February 2

Crawford County Auditor Robyn Sheets announced the 2026 dog license registration is underway, with owners required to purchase an annual $18 tag by Feb. 2 to avoid penalties.

Local
4 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.

Local
4 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.

Government
4 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
4 months ago
Bucyrus Airport celebrates groundbreaking for new terminal building

Port Bucyrus Airport celebrated the groundbreaking for its new terminal building, marking a major milestone in the decades-long project with completion expected by Fall 2026.