GALION — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its construction report for the week of Aug. 12. As a result, Crawford County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: State Route 4 SR 4 in the City of Bucyrus, between Krauter Rd. and South Sandusky Ave., will have intermittent single lane closures […]
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‘Shred It Day’ scheduled Aug. 23 in Crestline
CRESTLINE — The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce, United Bank and Depot Deli are collaborating to host a “Shred It Day” in Crestline on Aug. 23rd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free community event will be at the Crestline Gazebo. Hot dogs will be grilled out for lunch that day during the event […]
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Vietnam War veteran chosen 2019 Bratwurst Festival Parade Grand Marshal
BUCYRUS — Vietnam War veteran Trent Cornell has been chosen as the 2019 Grand Marshal for the 2019 Bratwurst Festival Parade. With the chosen theme for 2019 being “Brattie Salutes our Veterans,” festival Board President Amanda Myers said, “We wanted to choose and honor people that not only made a significant impact on our community […]
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Section of Ohio 4 project winding down in Bucyrus
GALION — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its District 3 construction report for the week of Aug. 5. As a result, Crawford County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: State Route 4 SR 4 in the City of Bucyrus, between Krauter Rd. and South Sandusky Ave., will have intermittent single-lane […]
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Seven girls vie for title of Bratwurst Festival Queen
BUCYRUS — Seven girls are vying for the title of 2019 Bratwurst Festival Queen. The pageant will be held on the Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. Here’s a closer look at each contestant. Maddyson Rose Stewart-Barto Maddy is the daughter of Leslie and Matt Barto. She has four siblings […]
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USDA’s natural disaster designation affects Crawford, Morrow County
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine encouraged farmers in Crawford and Morrow counties to seek potential relief from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), following the USDA Secretarial disaster designation in their county or contiguous counties due to rain, flooding, or other weather conditions. Crawford County is one of 40 counties in Ohio to receive […]
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Ohio 98 ramp to U.S. 30 eastbound closing Aug. 8 for repairs
BUCYRUS — The Ohio 98 ramp to U.S. 30 eastbound will close Thursday, Aug. 8 for ramp repairs, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The detour route for motorists traveling on U.S. 30 eastbound to Ohio 98 will continue east to the Old Lincoln Highway exit, turn left and re-enter U.S. 30 westbound, and […]
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Ohio Mutual’s financial strength reaffirmed by A.M. Best
BUCYRUS – Insurance rating organization A.M. Best has issued its annual rating of Ohio Mutual’s financial strength, reaffirming its issuer credit rating (ICR) of “A+”, as well as the company’s financial strength rating (FSR) of “A” (Excellent) for the 27th consecutive year. The ratings include the three companies that represent Ohio Mutual’s intercompany pool: Ohio-domiciled […]
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Fairway Preschool announces hiring of new director
BUCYRUS — Fairway Preschool, 1650 E. Southern Ave., Bucyrus, has announced Kathy Wells is retiring effective July 31, 2019, and Kim Pittman will be the new Director of Education. Wells, who grew up in Fostoria, began her path to educate students by graduating Cum Laude from Capital University with a degree in Elementary Education. She […]
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“Gay Pride” is Nothing to Celebrate
2019 is the fifth year, and hopefully the final year, that the local “Pride” events, parade and festival, will take place in Mansfield. What behaviors, sexual immoralities, and sexual dysfunctions were once taboo, even illegal, are today considered normal, natural and even moral. Deeds, which were once hidden, practiced in darkness, in places like underground […]