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🚨 Bucyrus Police Highlights: July 25–29, 2025 🚨It was another busy weekend for BPD:– Zachary Bishop, 35, was arrested for domestic violence on E. Mansfield.– Multiple disturbances broke out across town, including at Waterford Glen, Faustina, Reid St, and several on Sandusky.– Mini bike madness made a return on Oakwood, Spring, and Euclid. Juveniles were warned.– Police assisted Wyandot, Ontario, Crestline, and Crawford County officers across 7 different incidents.– Numerous 911 hang-ups, suspicious vehicles, animal complaints, and scam reports were handled.– Officers responded to landlord-tenant disputes, welfare checks, false alarms, and civil standbys nearly nonstop.– Missing person report taken from E. Beal Ave — no further update provided.– The week also saw a string of traffic stops, mostly resulting in verbal or written warnings.👇 Full blotter in the comments. ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 Leadership Transition at the ChamberThe Crawford County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Executive Director Casie Grau will be stepping down, effective August 15. Casie played a key role in forming the unified Chamber, revitalizing the Bucyrus Tourism & Visitors Bureau, and leading the Safety Council Program.Casie is moving into a new role that allows more time with her family but will continue serving the community as a volunteer. The Chamber’s Board expressed deep gratitude for her leadership and is confident in the team's ability to carry the mission forward.We wish Casie the very best in her next chapter and thank her for her dedicated service to Crawford County! #CrawfordCounty #ChamberOfCommerce #LeadershipNews #CommunityFirst #ThankYouCasie #Bucyrus #GalionCrestline #SupportLocal ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 ADOPTABLE PET ALERT! 🐶🐱Meet Josie and Griffin, two lovable companions at the Crawford County Humane Society who are ready to find their forever homes!❤️ Josie is a 2-year-old Border Collie mix who came to us as a stray. She's sweet, affectionate, and just wants to be your best friend. Josie loves giving kisses, keeps her kennel tidy, and gets along well with dogs, cats, and kids. She’s already spayed and could go home with you the same day with an approved application!🐾 Griffin is a 3-month-old short-haired kitten with a playful heart and a soft spot for snuggles. He loves pets, toys, and curling up near you after a good play session. Found as a stray, this little guy is now looking for someone to love him back.📍 Stop by and meet them at:Crawford County Humane Society3590 State Route 98Bucyrus, OH 44820📞 419-562-9149💌 Share to help Josie and Griffin find their people!#AdoptDontShop #RescuePets #BucyrusOH #CCHS #ForeverHome #PetAdoption ... See MoreSee Less
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🎭 Big things are happening at Bucyrus Little Theatre! From master classes and musicals to scholarship winners and festival performances, BLT is keeping the spotlight bright all season long.🌟 Sponsorships are now open for the 2025–26 season — get your business center stage!🎭 Register now for the "How To Be A Villain" Master Class (August 2)🎶 Performers needed for the Bratwurst Festival Show (August 16)🦇 Auditions for Bat Boy: The Musical are this weekend (July 26–27)🍭 Don’t miss your chance to see Willy Wonka Jr. August 7–10 — tickets are selling fast!Plus, a big congratulations to Samantha Dornbrier, this year’s BLT Scholarship winner! 👏Check out the full newsletter for all the ways you can get involved, support the arts, and enjoy live local theatre right here in Bucyrus.#BucyrusLittleTheatre #SupportLocalTheatre #CrawfordForGood #BLT2025 #BucyrusEvents #CommunityTheatre #WillyWonka #BatBoyTheMusical #BratwurstFestival #ActLocal ... See MoreSee Less
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