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Local
7 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
7 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
9 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
9 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
9 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.