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Lifestyle
8 months ago
Woman seeks kidney donation during National Kidney Month

In honor of National Kidney Month, retired educator Mary Kay Hagerty—who has long-standing ties to Bucyrus—is seeking a living kidney donor through programs at Indiana University Health and Ohio medical centers as she battles stage four kidney disease.

Court/Crime
8 months ago
Anatra deemed incompetent to stand trial at this time

Maxwell Anatra, 24, was found incompetent to stand trial Wednesday in the 2025 murders of his parents, Matthew and Lisa Anatra, and will be transported from Crawford County to a maximum-security behavioral hospital in Columbus for treatment.

Local
8 months ago
Bucyrus Firefighters IAFF Local 1120 issue unanimous vote of no confidence in Fire Chief Chad Schwemlry

Bucyrus firefighters in IAFF Local 1120 have unanimously issued a vote of no confidence in Fire Chief Chad Schwemlry, citing urgent concerns over staffing levels, leadership, and public safety.

Ag
8 months ago
How Billings and Ward revived a 1950 Ford 8N and caught the attention of collectors nationwide

Colonel Crawford FFA seniors Gage Billings and Keegan Ward have gained national attention for their meticulous restoration of a 1950 Ford 8N tractor, a raffle project that has sold tickets in over a dozen states to benefit both the local chapter and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Government
8 months ago
Bucyrus Water Department announces new fees.

The Bucyrus Water Department has implemented new service fees and deposit requirements effective March 17, 2026, impacting residential and commercial water, trash collection, and reconnect charges in Crawford County.

Local
8 months ago
Multiple crashes snarl I-71 southbound near Mansfield Tuesday morning

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a series of chain-reaction crashes on I-71 that began with a pickup truck losing control early Tuesday morning.

Local
8 months ago
Farm Hop to celebrate Crawford County’s agricultural roots

The Crawford County “Farm Hop” self-guided agricultural tour returns Saturday, April 25, featuring seven local stops including a lavender farm, an exotic animal farm with emus, and fresh produce markets.

Local
8 months ago
Introducing the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Ohioans facing mental health or substance use crises can access confidential 24/7 support by calling or texting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, while Crawford County residents have additional local access through the 1-800-544-1601 crisis line.

Podcasts
8 months ago
Galion Hidden History Podcast: The Secret Life of Emily Lee and Spring Preview

The Galion History Center is hosting a “Great Brownella Egg Hunt,” sound baths, and a unique “transportation text” exhibit featuring historical artifacts this spring.

Entertainment
8 months ago
Auditions for ‘Frozen’ coming soon

Bucyrus City Schools is holding open community auditions for “Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical” on March 22 and 23 at the Bucyrus High School Theater for performers ages 8 to adult.