BUCYRUS — The Board of Directors of United Way of North Central Ohio announced Monday that Amber Wertman will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer this summer. After nearly 14 years of dedicated service to the regional philanthropic organization, Wertman will be exploring new opportunities. During her tenure, Wertman has been instrumental to the […]
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IB Tech in Bucyrus announces expansion to create 170 full-time jobs
BUCYRUS — Imasen Bucyrus Technology, Inc. expects to create 170 full-time-equivalent positions, generating more than $7.7 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s expansion in Bucyrus, according to an announcement on Monday from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office. IB-Tech primarily manufactures seats and seat control mechanisms for various automotive clients. The proposed […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County awards more than $400K in grants
BUCYRUS – The Community Foundation for Crawford County has awarded strategic competitive grants to local charitable organizations and municipalities totaling $413,430 since March. Competitive Grants went to the following: Special recognition Grants went to the following: Crawford County Agricultural Society – $700 for the Crawford County Farm Hop Crawford County Public Health – $800 […]
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Birch Tree Bookery expands to Bucyrus with support from Crawford Partnership Microloan program
BUCYRUS – The only independent bookstore in Marion has brought its love of books to Crawford County. Birch Tree Bookery, co-owned by Crystal and Justin Bessler, officially opened its second location at 1810 E Mansfield St., Bucyrus, thanks in part to funding from the Small Business Microloan Program administered by the Crawford Partnership in collaboration […]
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Crestline’s Evans, a Col. Crawford grad, selected Dispatcher of the Year
BUCYRUS — Ohio State Highway Patrol Dispatcher Stephanie J. Evans has been selected as the 2025 Dispatcher of the Year at the Bucyrus Dispatch Center as well as the Highway Patrol’s Bucyrus District. The selection of Dispatcher Evans, 45, is in recognition of her outstanding service during 2025 at the Bucyrus Dispatch Center. Fellow co-workers […]
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Forge Fire & Company awarded $50K JobsOhio small business grant for expansion
BUCYRUS – Forge Fire & Company, a growing manufacturer newly operating in Bucyrus, has been awarded a $50,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant to support the company’s next phase of expansion. This investment will help the company scale its operations, enhance its production facility, and strengthen its long-term commitment to Crawford County. Forge Fire & Company, […]
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Crawford Partnership Microloan supports launch of Auto Repair Shop
BUCYRUS – Local entrepreneur Thamer Moqdady, owner of several ventures in Crawford County, is expanding his business portfolio with the upcoming opening of Sanad Auto Repair Shop at 322 N Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus. The Crawford Partnership’s Small Business Microloan Program in collaboration with the Community Foundation for Crawford County has provided critical funding to purchase […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County to host annual fundraiser Dec. 2
BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County is participating in GivingTuesday for the 11th day. This is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media. It is always celebrated the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving – which this year falls on Dec. 2. Since participants are encouraged to embrace the day […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County accepts scholarship applications
BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County has announced its scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open and available on the website at www.cfcrawford.org/scholarships. The organizations is encouraging anyone looking for free money for college to start now. “There’s no time like the present for students to start applying for scholarships, […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County joins national celebration of philanthropic organizations
BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County will join in a nationwide celebration, Nov. 12 to 18, to recognize the increasingly important role these philanthropic organizations play in fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges. For more than a century, community foundations have served as a trusted partner and […]