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Crawford County Now’s “Top 10 Stories of 2019”

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BUCYRUS — Crawford County has had a multiple of notable news stories throughout 2019, and the North Central Ohio Media Group staff of WBCO, WQEL and Crawford County Now has voted on its top 10 stories of the year.

Before unveiling the top 10, here are two honorable mention posts based on social media engagement.

Historic home a dream house for longtime neighbor

Historic home a dream house for longtime neighbor

Community remembers “One-of-a-kind” doctor

Community remembers “One-of-a-kind” doctor

And now for the Top 10:

10. Crestline couple arraigned on abuse charges

Crestline couple arraigned on abuse charges

9. Fire chief and city resolve lawsuit

Fire chief and city resolve lawsuit

8. Law enforcement involved in standoff

Law enforcement involved in standoff

7. Teen arrested on attempted aggravated murder charge

Teen arrested on attempted aggravated murder charge

6. Body found in residential alley

Body found in residential alley

5. Dog shot by officer after vicious dog call

Dog shot by officer after vicious dog call

4. Father of trick-or-treater sentenced

Father of trick-or-treater sentenced

3. Crestline teacher indicted for sexual battery

Crestline teacher indicted for sexual battery

2. Former CO Tupps taken into custody

Former CO Tupps taken into custody

1. Bucyrus man called “hero” for his actions

Bucyrus man called “hero” for his actions

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