Bomb threat came after bank refused to give information The bomb threat that closed First Merit bank in Galion was actually the second of two suspicious phone calls received by the bank Thursday.

Local Headlines Portions of State Route 98, 602 closed May 21 The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that State Route 98, just south of Sawyer Road in Liberty Township, is now open.  Leadership and hoops highlight county D.A.R.E. rally Just a few weeks ago, the adults in Crawford County attended Leadercast to learn how to be a good leader.  Donations will open gates to Aumiller pool this summer The Bucyrus Finance Committee met Thursday evening with just one item on the agenda.  More local headlines >>

Business Headlines Fewer working in Ohio in April, but jobless rate still drops The latest data on the employment situation in Ohio seems to be a bit confusing, seemingly open to interpretation and at best sending mixed signals.   Friday's closing stock report Thursday's closing stock report Wednesday's closing stock report Wednesday's midday stock report Tuesday's closing stock report

Education Headlines A parent takes his son's message to Bucyrus students Talking to others about drugs just may be what Dave Culbertson was meant to do.   Smith, Chandler named Student of Month Wynford student's persistence earns classmates a concert CC community event scheduled to honor Ted Bruner Edwards, Neff selected as United Bank scholarship winners Galion teachers learn, show off technology in the classroom

Ag Headlines Friday's closing grain prices Thursday's closing grain prices Wednesday's closing grain prices Local schools participate in Conservation Field Days Tuesday's closing grain prices Friday's closing grain prices

Opinion Healthy relationships begin while dating Building a good relationship is not easy, but it is worth the effort.  Superintendent's leadership was with humility Addiction recovery from a pastor's perspective Kinship Families Steps you can take to prevent or report child abuse Murder a sad reminder

Obituaries Mildred Josephine Johnson, September 10, 1917 – May 18, 2012 (95) Mildred Josephine Johnson, September 10, 1917- May 18, 2012 (95) Rev. Leroy Keith Hostutler, September 19, 1925 - May 18, 2012 (86) Randall K. Lauthers, April 30, 1955 - May 17, 2012 (56) Zelma L. Rothhaar, November 10, 1931 - May 18, 2012 (80) Mildred C. Potter, April 5, 1921- May 15, 2012 (91) William C. "Bill" Best, February 29, 1944 - May 14, 2012 (68)

Celebrations Richard Johnson graduates with distrinction Sergeant graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety Bucyrus alumna receives college honors