Bucyrus, a small city in Northern Ohio, is known for its historical downtown and annual Bratwurst Festival, which attracts over 100,000 visitors each August. Celebrating its bicentennial in 2021, Bucyrus has a population of approximately 11,600 and offers a mix of century-old farmhouses, midcentury ranch-style homes, and newer constructions. The local economy is supported by jobs in insurance, agriculture, and healthcare. Bucyrus City School District, described as feeling like a family, serves around 1,100 students and is enhancing its Career Tech Education programs. Aumiller Park, the largest of the city's eight parks, features sports fields, a disc golf course, a pool, and a dog park, along with the Friendship Bridge over the Sandusky River. Attractions include The Pickwick Place, with shops and a café in restored barns, and local dining options like Old 30 BBQ and Carly’s Bratwurst. For big-box shopping, Ontario is 25 miles east. Bucyrus is 65 miles north of Columbus, accessible via U.S. Route 23. The city experiences typical Midwest weather, with summer temperatures in the 80s and winter temperatures in the teens, along with annual snowfall of about two feet. Crime rates have decreased over the past decade, making Bucyrus safer than the national average.