BUCYRUS — The teen-age son of Bucyrus Police chief has died, according to a post at the Bucyrus Police Facebook page. “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Perry Koepke, son of police Chief David and Carla Koepke,” the post states. “The City of Bucyrus family and the entire community mourn […]
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ODOT cautions Crawford County drivers on these roads
BUCYRUS — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its construction report for the week of Nov. 25. As a result, Crawford County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: State Route 4 SR 4 in the City of Bucyrus, from Perry St. to Quaker Rd., will have intermittent single lane closures for […]
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Galion’s Tanner Guinther is Ashland Post Trooper of the Year
ASHLAND – Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Tanner Guinther has been selected as the 2019 Trooper of the Year at the Ashland Post. The selection of Guinther, 24, is in recognition of outstanding service during the 2019 calendar year at the Ashland Post, stated a press release from the Patrol. Fellow officers stationed at the […]
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Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce announces Furner as new director
BUCYRUS – Jessie Furner has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce, and will begin work in this role on Dec. 9. A graduate of Marion Technical College with an Associate Degree in Human Resources Management, Furner comes to the Chamber from her most recent job as an Eligibility […]
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Galion to host opening ceremony for new Heise Park playground
GALION — The City of Galion will have an opening ceremony for the newly-completed playground at Heise Park, which was funded by the Freese Foundation. The ceremony will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. Local officials as well as all community members are invited to attend. The nearly 8,500 square foot playground includes […]
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Winter Wonderfest comes to Bucyrus Dec. 6 & 7
BUCYRUS – Downtown Bucyrus will host Winter Wonderfest 2019 on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7. Combining the traditions of the Bucyrus Kiwanis-Rotary Santa Parade on Friday, Dec. 6 with the magic of Candlelight Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 7, both evenings will feature the fun of a community ice rink brought to town by […]
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Bucyrus Police seize $10K in drugs after routine traffic stop
BUCYRUS — A routine traffic stop by Bucyrus Police officer turned into a significant drug bust over the weekend. According to Bucyrus Police, at approximately 10:13 p.m. on Friday night, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 block of E. Mansfield St. Officers seized suspected methamphetamine valued at approximately $10,000 and the motorist was […]
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ODOT cautions Crawford County drivers on these roads
GALION — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its construction report for the week of Nov. 18. As a result, Crawford County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: State Route 4 SR 4 in the City of Bucyrus, from Perry St. to Quaker Rd., will have intermittent single lane closures for […]
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Sears Woods closed for controlled hunt on Nov. 23
BUCYRUS — The Crawford Park District is announcing the closing of Sears Woods State Nature Preserve on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Nature Preserve will be closed for a controlled deer hunt sponsored by The Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and the Crawford Park District. This hunt is only open to previously selected hunters. For […]
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Three Galion volleyball players headline local names on All-Ohio list
GALION — Five north central Ohio girls earned All-Ohio recognition this week when the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association announced its all-state teams. Included in that group are four Crawford County athletes, an Ashland County girl and a Morrow County standout. Buckeye Central senior Lexi Evak earned second-team recognition in Division IV. The Buckettes’ […]