🌱 What does Bucyrus gain from the governor’s latest jobs announcement?

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In today's newsletter:

• What does Bucyrus gain from the governor’s latest jobs announcement?
• Bucyrus and Mount Vernon families remember the life of Jack Hunnicut

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 50 and low of 21 degrees.
• Friday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 27, low: 20.
• Saturday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 44 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Governor DeWine Announces 17 Projects Set to Create 2,347 Jobs, More Than $1.1 Billion in Investments (wktn.com) — Bucyrus is set to gain 170 new full-time jobs as Imasen Bucyrus Technology expands with state-approved tax credits, adding over $7.7 million in annual payroll. The statewide package backs 17 projects, but this Bucyrus expansion focuses on EV-related seat mechanisms and new production lines that could significantly boost local employment and long-term economic stability.
   

• Obituary: Jack Edward Hunnicut (mountvernonnews.com) — An 87-year-old man who passed away on December 9 at Avita Hospital in Bucyrus is being remembered by family for a life filled with hard work, sports, and entrepreneurship. Born in Ashland, Kentucky and long rooted in Mount Vernon, he ran several local businesses, worked on oil rigs, and was a devoted Buckeye fan. His family will hold a private memorial and burial.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• T.A.C. Officers Meeting *RR STR
  Marvin Memorial Library , 29 W Whitney Ave , Shelby
  4:00 pm
• Teach Me Thursday MPR
  Marvin Memorial Library , 29 W Whitney Ave , Shelby
  5:30 pm
• River Valley Vikings vs Highland Local School District
  River Valley High School , 4280 Marion-Mt Gilead Rd , Caledonia
  6:00 pm
• Council Committee - Police, Fire, and Health
  Galion, OH Calendar , 301 Harding Way East Second Floor , Galion
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Christmas Dueling Pianos
  The Hub at Village Square , 311 N Seltzer St , Crestline
  8:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Grief Support Group
  Wyandot Memorial Hospital , Wyandot Mem Hospital , 885 N Sandusky Ave , Upper Sandusky
  5:30 pm
• Regular Council Meeting
  Galion, OH Calendar , 301 Harding Way East Second Floor , Galion
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• No Chair Yoga
  Crestline Public Library , 324 North Thoman Street , Crestline
  1:30 pm

Monday December 29

• 2nd Harvest Food Pantry
  Galion City School District Galion, OH 44833
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• River Valley Vikings vs MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
  River Valley High School , 4280 Marion-Mt Gilead Rd , Caledonia
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LaborMAX Staffing posted a job opening for 1st and 2nd Shift Light Assembly Positions in Bucyrus. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Bucyrus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bucyrus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Galion

• River Valley takes on Galion in bowling at Bluefusion (marionstar.com)

Marion

• Preseason athlete of the year poll winners revealed by the Marion Star (marionstar.com)
• Holiday Favorite 'Elf' Brings Family Fun to the Marion Palace Theatre This Weekend (wktn.com)
• AROUND THE LAKES: Marion event honors first responders, supports families in need (fltimes.com)

Ok Bucyrus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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