Briefs: Bucyrus brownfield remediation project awarded grant
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Gov. DeWine announces $88M in brownfield grants
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has announced $88 million in state support for 123 brownfield remediation projects that will help clean up hazardous and underutilized sites throughout the state. Among them is a project on East Perry Street in Bucyrus. The Crawford County Land Reutilization Corporation was awarded $221,000.
The property has been vacant since 1973 with three structures along with grass fields and trees. Past uses of the property appear to be mainly commercial use, such as a saw and planing mill, laundry/dry cleaner operation, fabrication and manufacturing, and bottling operation.
A Phase 2 assessment, including soil, ground water, and soil vapor sampling, will determine remediation needs. Demolition of structures needs to also occur to allow safe access and to provide an avenue for proper sampling. The remediated site will be transferred to the City of Bucyrus to be utilized as a portion of the planned Bicentennial Park.
The Ohio Department of Development is funding the awards through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program, which is designed to clean up and prepare hazardous brownfield sites for redevelopment. The projects will impact communities in 35 counties across the state to help assess and clean up industrial, commercial, and institutional brownfield sites that are abandoned, idled or underutilized due to a known or potential release of hazardous substances or petroleum.
Special Christmas dinner for those served by Crawford County Board of DD
United Commercial Travelers (UCT) Bucyrus Council #334 served its 53rd annual Christmas dinner to 162 individuals supported by the Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities as well as staff and providers on Dec. 16 at the Trillium Event Center in Bucyrus.
Dinner included roasted turkey, holiday mashed potatoes, gravy, noodles, green beans, rolls, punch, coffee and ice cream. Special guest Santa Claus made his annual stop in the afternoon, with a small gift for everyone in attendance. Music filled the air as the individuals served, along with staff, joined in the singing of Christmas carols.
Local books available for purchase
Jim Cronies' "Down to Earth" books and Dr. Arnold’s "About Bucyrus" book are still available and can be found at the following locations for those looking for a unique Christmas gift:
The Castle Coin Shop – 132 S. Sandusky Ave.
Pelican Coffee House – 106 S. Sandusky Ave.
Pickwick Market – 1875 N. Sandusky Ave.
Bucyrus Pack and Ship - 556 S. Sandusky Ave.
City Hall – Mayors Office – 500 S. Sandusky Ave.
Ganymede Technologies Corp. 1695 Marion Road, Suite B
They can also be ordered online at bucyrus2021.com/books.
This article originally appeared on Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum: State awards grant to clean up East Perry Street property in Bucyrus
