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Sunday – July 5, 2026
11:30pm
BUCYRUS, OHIO

Update on evacuation area for the Norfolk Southern train derailment at Whetstone Street in Bucyrus, Ohio.

The evacuation radius has been reduced from 1 mile to a ¼ mile area. Residents are being advised to remain clear of the area as a precaution. There is no immediate threat for the community at this time. Updates will be provided via the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. alert system as well as the Crawford County Ohio Emergency Management Agency and Bucyrus Police Department page.

Thank you

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DIY Charcoal Water Pre-Filter Bucket — Clean Water, Anywhere!

When you’re off-grid or prepping for emergencies, clean water is everything. Here’s a simple, low-cost way to pre-filter dirty water before boiling — using just buckets, sand, gravel, and charcoal!

🪣 What You’ll Need:
- 2 buckets (one for filtering, one for collecting)
- Spigot + seal
- Cloth screen or coffee filter
- Activated charcoal
- Sand and gravel
- Drill, knife, and marker

🔧 Step-by-Step:
1. Drill a hole near the bottom of the bucket for your spigot.
2. Install the spigot and seal it tight.
3. Add a cloth screen to catch large debris.
4. Layer in activated charcoal to remove odor and bad taste.
5. Add sand for fine sediment.
6. Top with gravel for larger particles.
7. Pour in dirty water and let gravity do the work.
8. Collect filtered water, then boil or disinfect before drinking.

🌿 Why It Works:
Each layer filters out different impurities — gravel and sand trap debris, while charcoal absorbs odors and improves taste. The result? Cleaner, clearer water ready for purification.

⚠️ Safety Reminder:
This is a pre-filter only — always boil or disinfect before drinking!
Perfect for camping, homesteads, off-grid living, or emergency prep.
Built simple. Filter smart. Stay prepared. 💪

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DIY Charcoal Water Pre-Filter Bucket — Clean Water, Anywhere!

When you’re off-grid or prepping for emergencies, clean water is everything. Here’s a simple, low-cost way to pre-filter dirty water before boiling — using just buckets, sand, gravel, and charcoal!

🪣 What You’ll Need:
- 2 buckets (one for filtering, one for collecting)
- Spigot + seal
- Cloth screen or coffee filter
- Activated charcoal
- Sand and gravel
- Drill, knife, and marker

🔧 Step-by-Step:
1. Drill a hole near the bottom of the bucket for your spigot.
2. Install the spigot and seal it tight.
3. Add a cloth screen to catch large debris.
4. Layer in activated charcoal to remove odor and bad taste.
5. Add sand for fine sediment.
6. Top with gravel for larger particles.
7. Pour in dirty water and let gravity do the work.
8. Collect filtered water, then boil or disinfect before drinking.

🌿 Why It Works:
Each layer filters out different impurities — gravel and sand trap debris, while charcoal absorbs odors and improves taste. The result? Cleaner, clearer water ready for purification.

⚠️ Safety Reminder:
This is a pre-filter only — always boil or disinfect before drinking!
Perfect for camping, homesteads, off-grid living, or emergency prep.
Built simple. Filter smart. Stay prepared. 💪

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FINALLY! AMD GPU Acceleration in Project NOMAD (Plus Regional Map Downloads) I'm walking you through Project NOMAD version 1.32.0, and this is one of our biggest updates ever. AMD users finally get GPU acceleration for AI workloads, w...