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Bucyrus man, 65, pleads guilty to two charges related to sexual assault
A Bucyrus man will have to register as a Tier I sex offender after pleading guilty to two charges in Crawford County Common Pleas Court on June 26. Richard E. Palmer, 65, admitted to sexually assaulting a Galion woman in his room at a motel on Lincoln Highway after he was presented with a phone call the woman had record in which he agrees he forced her into sexual acts against her will while she was temporarily...
Crawford GOP Women seeks new members
The Crawford County Republican Women is seeking community members to become involved in the organization. The GOP Women meets the second Tuesday of each month at Maplecrest, 717 Rogers St., Bucyrus. The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact...
Program to focus on Johnny Appleseed
The Crawford Park District is offering the following programs:. Tuesday, July 16, at 5 p.m. at Neff Reservoir on state Route 98, east of Bucyrus. The Crawford Park District invites you to stop out for an evening paddle around Neff Reservoir. After learning some canoeing basics and safety, you will then take to the water! Please wear shoes that can get wet. All equipment will be provided. No registration required, but it will be first come, first served.
It Happened in Crawford County: Wendy Blamer and her love for miniature donkeys
Wendy Blamer is a daughter of Michael and Carol Schreck and her siblings are Tim and Benji Schreck and Jen Caldwell. Wendy’s grandparents were Ralph and Bernice Schreck. She remembers getting rides on grandpa’s plane. Wendy grew up on the farm after the S-curve heading into Brokensword. She didn’t like housework and wanted...
Property transfers: Sales range from $1 to $5.8M
These real estate transactions were recorded in Crawford County during June:. 2108 Ohio 98, Bucyrus; Scott A. and Anita J. Harris to Wanda's Properties; $157,500. One parcel (1.187 acres) on Ridgeton Annapolis Road, Bucyrus; James L. Knappenberger and Jan E. Yorgen to Robert E. and Tonya L. Geiger; $13,057. 340...
Crawford 100: Bucyrus boasts slew of talented underclassmen
Editor's Note: This is the second installment of a series. Next up is Bucyrus and we'll take a look at 10 talented returners ranging from sophomores to seniors — in no particular order — along with a few honorable mentions. In case you missed the first installment featuring...
Bucyrus woman facing serious charges after baby is found dead
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Takiyah Wright, 27, of Bucyrus, appeared via video in the Crawford County Municipal Court to face charges of Drug possession and child endangering. Crawford County Prosecutor Thomas Meagher outlined a horrific scenario related to the current charges for Judge Shane Leuthold. According to Meagher, the...
Area teachers go to camp to learn more about manufacturing and technology careers
This summer educators from districts in Crawford, Morrow and Richland counties had the opportunity to participate in the second annual Teacher Boot Camps. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center's Business Advisory Council and Workforce Development and Chamber of Commerce partners in each county organize the programs to show teachers what goes on behind the scenes in businesses and manufacturing in each county through tours of local facilities.
Pets of the Week: Meet Buddy and Baby
Buddy is a 10-month-old male labrador/shepherd mix. He was brought to the Humane Society Serving Crawford County on May 24 when his owner moved and was not allowed take him. Buddy is super sweet, friendly, loving and playful. He still has his puppy energy, and he loves to be right by you all the time.
Bucyrus man appears in court seeking Personal recognizance bond for medical treatment
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Gary Wayne Gallant, 53, of Bucyrus made an appearance in the Crawford County Common Pleas Court on Monday for a Pretrial hearing. Gallant, who is currently being held in the Crawford County Jail on a $250,000 bond, is facing 26 various drug trafficking counts as well as charges of having weapons under disability.
Crestline man headed to prison on drug and probation violation charges
A Crestline man was sentenced to nearly a year in prison after pleading guilty to new charges and to violating his probation in another case. Nathan D. Brady, 44, pleaded guilty June 19 in Crawford County Common Pleas Court to two counts of possession of drugs, both fifth-degree felonies, and to violating his probation on a theft charge conviction from 2023.
Crawford County Sheriff's Office to target drunk drivers this holiday weekend
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office and local law enforcement will partner with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign over the holiday weekend. The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen in previous...
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