GALION — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its District 3 construction report for the week of July 9. Crawford County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: US Route 30 US 30, from Tiffin St. to Lower Leesville Rd., will have eastbound and westbound single lane closures for bridge repairs. Crews […]
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UPDATE: Bucyrus man charged with attempted murder of ex-girlfriend
MARION — A Bucyrus man, still hospitalized after a Tuesday afternoon shootout with law enforcement, was charged Thursday with the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, according to a joint press release from the Marion Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. The suspect, Matthew W. Lust, 33, has undergone multiple surgeries and is listed […]
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Bucyrus man in critical condition after exchange of gunfire with Marion authorities
MARION — A Bucyrus man was hospitalized in Columbus and listed in critical condition Wednesday afternoon after a Tuesday afternoon shootout with a Marion Police officer and a Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy, according to a police press release. This story has been updated. A Marion woman was also shot in the incident, but her wounds […]
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Bucyrus teens arrested after fiery crash
BUCYRUS — No one was hurt, but two teens were arrested Saturday morning for a curfew violation after a fiery crash, according to the Bucyrus Police Department. Police say that at 3:47 a.m., officers investigated an injury accident in the 200 block of Plymouth St. Both occupants were treated and released after hitting a retaining […]
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Section of State Route 98 closed in Crawford County
GALION — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its District 3 construction report for the week of July 2. There will be no new work impacting traffic on Independence Day. ODOT works with its contractors to reduce the size of work zones and open as many lanes as possible. All work will resume Thursday, […]
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Tiro man arrested after raid nets 17 guns, cash, “large” grow operation
TIRO — A Tiro man is in custody after the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant that netted guns, drugs and cash. Authorities say Tony A. Perry, 44, of 5128 New Haven Rd. Tiro, was arrested and faces several charges as a result of Thursday’s raid. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the […]
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Police: 2 suspects arrested after Galion drug bust
GALION – Two suspects were arrested and drugs and cash seized after a drug bust in Galion on Thursday, according to the Galion Police Department. Authorities say Dareian Watkins, 22, and Audrey Whited, 21, were arrested without incident and transported to the Crawford County Jail pending the filing of formal charges by Crawford County Prosecutor Matt […]
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Bucyrus City Schools welcome new Food Services Manager
BUCYRUS – The Bucyrus City School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Charma Schifer as the new Food Services Manager and District Wellness Coordinator during the regular meeting June 28. Charma is a 1995 Bucyrus graduate, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from The Ohio State University in 2000. Mrs. […]
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Crestline Harvest Festival seeking queen’s pageant contestants
CRESTLINE — The Crestline Harvest Festival is currently accepting applications for the Queen’s Pageant that will be held on Thursday Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Contestants may reside in either Crawford or Richland Counties and must be a high school student between the ages of 14-18 and in Grades 9 to 12. The pageant is […]
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Galion spraying schedule set for June 28 & 29
GALION — Weather permitting, the City of Galion will conduct mosquito spraying on Thursday, June 28, in the northern half of the city, and Friday, June 29 in the southern half. Harding Way is the dividing line. Spraying will begin at 10 p.m. on each night. Residents should close their windows and keep children and […]