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Health
7 months ago
City of Bucyrus appoints Leslie Holbrook to Crawford County Board of Health

The City of Bucyrus has appointed Leslie Holbrook, BSN, RN, to the Crawford County Board of Health to succeed retiring member Phyllis Crall following 11 years of public health service.

News
8 months ago
Know before you glow: State Fire Marshal reminds Ohioans of fireworks laws, urges caution ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations

The Ohio State Fire Marshal is urging residents to follow safety guidelines and legal discharge hours to prevent injuries as Ohio enters the 2026 New Year’s holiday.

Public Health Expert
8 months ago
Testing your home for Radon: A simple step to protect your health

Health officials urge Ohio residents to test their homes for radon, the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, with free or low-cost testing kits available through the Ohio Department of Health.

Health
8 months ago
A place for healing: How Jericho House is changing lives in Bucyrus

Jericho House of Healing in Bucyrus provides a faith-based recovery residence and 12-step support to help individuals overcome addiction and successfully transition back into the community.

News
8 months ago
Columbia Gas encourages customers to prepare for the winter months ahead by taking action now

As winter officially begins on Dec. 21, Columbia Gas is urging Ohio residents to follow essential safety protocols for furnace maintenance, space heater use, and carbon monoxide prevention.

Podcasts
9 months ago
Marion Crawford Prevention Programs urges responsible holiday drinking and open parent-child communication

Marion Crawford Prevention Programs and Christy Eckert advise parents on responsible holiday alcohol use, stressing the need for parent-child communication about substance risks and the importance of designated drivers and a teen safe-exit strategy.

Local
9 months ago
Dr. Collier is retiring

Longtime Bucyrus optometrist Dr. Wayne Collier is retiring after 56 years of dedicated vision care service.

Public Health Expert
9 months ago
Infant safe sleep in the winter months

Crawford County Public Health urges parents to prioritize safe sleep ABCs this winter—alone, on the back, in a crib—by using wearable blankets and layering clothing instead of risky loose bedding to prevent infant sleep-related deaths.

Health
9 months ago
Five nurses receive DAISY Award at Avita Health System

Five Avita Health System nurses—Janice Allen, Patricia Hook, Anna Smith, Carrie Cross, and William Signoracci—have received the 2025 DAISY Award for providing extraordinary, compassionate care across Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario hospitals.

Health
9 months ago
Dr. Todd Strickland appointed to Crawford County Board of Health

Dr. Todd Strickland, an Avita Health System physician, joins the Crawford County Board of Health to leverage his 25 years of experience for public health policies in Bucyrus, Ohio.