By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney said Wednesday he’s “prepared to fight all the way” to become the Republican presidential nominee after padding his delegate count on Super Tuesday. Supporters of his chief rival, Rick Santorum, tried to elbow Newt Gingrich out of the race in an effort to give conservatives a […]
Countywide, 9,649 ballots were cast for a 33.28 percent turnout in the March 6 primaries. Democratic primary results for contested races: For Ohio Supreme Court Justice, term commencing Jan. 2, 2013: William M. O’Neill—1,549 votes, 81.18 percent Fanon A. Rucker—359 votes, 18.82 percent For Crawford County Sheriff’s candidacy: Scott M. Kent—1,318 votes, 52.43 percent Chris J. […]
By Sarah Einselen Inquirer Reporter Election night was long, but satisfying, for some candidates for elected office. At about 11:30 p.m., those gathered in the basement of the Crawford County Courthouse were handed sheets of paper declaring the unofficial counts from all 41 county precincts. It came nearly two hours after the previous midway tallies […]
By Sarah Einselen Inquirer Reporter Crawford Park District Commissioners discussed plenty of financial updates at their most recent meeting on the morning of Feb. 16. First and foremost among them was news that the parks’ levy campaign seems to be going well, according to director Bill Fisher. The only concern he’d heard of, Fisher said, […]
By Patty Rice Groth Inquirer Correspondent Sis Love, vice president of the Crawford County Republican Women’s Club, welcomed a number of visitors to the group’s monthly luncheon meeting held Monday at Baker’s Pizza in Bucyrus. The program included speakers on one county-wide and two Bucyrus issues, as well as U.S. Representative Jim Jordan. Crawford County will […]
By Sarah Einselen Inquirer Reporter Crawford parks director Bill Fisher asked the 35 parks supporters gathered at a recent levy meeting to shout loud and clear. “What time is it?” he asked. “It’s time to vote for the CPD!” they answered. Fisher led an hour-long parks levy support rally at the Lowe-Volk Park Nature Center on Thursday […]
By Sarah Einselen Inquirer Reporter The Crawford Park District commissioners took care of some beginning-of-year financial matters at their regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 19, and welcomed new advisory board member William O’Rourke. He was appointed by Bucyrus City Council for a two-year term on the board. The commissioners transferred funds from contract services to advertising and […]