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Election
5 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.

News
5 months ago
Galion Port Authority to decide future of Peace Lutheran Church at special meeting

The Galion Port Authority board will meet Wednesday to discuss a potential sales agreement with May Justice Solutions and decide on the construction or demolition of the historic Peace Lutheran Church property.

Government
5 months ago
Governor DeWine announces new child wellness campuses to keep children closer to home

Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Children and Youth have announced $20 million in funding to establish and expand six child wellness campuses providing local therapeutic care for youth with complex needs.

Local
6 months ago
Understanding Ohio’s snow emergency levels: What drivers need to know

Ohio’s three-level snow emergency system allows county sheriffs to restrict travel during winter storms, ranging from cautious advisories at Level 1 to potential arrests for non-essential driving at Level 3.

Local
6 months ago
Governor DeWine urges Ohioans to stay home as major winter storm threatens 12 inches of snow

Governor Mike DeWine and state emergency officials are advising Ohioans to prepare for a significant winter storm bringing up to a foot of snow and extreme cold, emphasizing that residents should stay off the roads to allow crews to clear pathways safely.

Government
6 months ago
Bucyrus Mayor outlines 2026 vision: new tech infrastructure, job growth, and major construction projects

Mayor Bruce Truka’s 2026 update for Bucyrus highlights a citywide cybersecurity overhaul, 170 new jobs at IB Tech, and progress on a new wastewater treatment plant and airport terminal.

Government
6 months ago
Galion City Council to hold organizational meeting Jan. 6

Galion City Council meets Jan. 6 for an organizational session to appoint leadership, set the 2026 meeting schedule, and provide training for new council members.

News
7 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
7 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
7 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.