BUCYRUS – Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Michael D. Smith has been selected as the 2020 Bucyrus Post Trooper of the Year. The selection of Trooper Smith is in recognition of his outstanding service during 2020 at the Bucyrus Post. Fellow troopers stationed at the Bucyrus Post chose Trooper Smith based on his leadership abilities, […]
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Positive energy lifts Saurers to Spirit of Philanthropy Award
CRESTLINE — Like so many standing traditions, The Community Foundation for Crawford County had to cancel its annual “Evening of Philanthropy” event this year, an evening normally set aside to show appreciation for their donors. However, the group’s Development Committee and Board felt that it was still important to name a recipient of the Spirit […]
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Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities president fulfills last allowable term
BUCYRUS — Geoffrey Stoll, President of the Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD), has served the residents of Crawford County in his position for 12 years. The board for CCBDD consists of seven members appointed by the Crawford County Commissioners and Probate Judge. Stoll was originally appointed by the Crawford County Commissioners in October of […]
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#Giving2sday generates more than $185,000 in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY — #Giving2sday again helped inspire generosity when it was celebrated by The Community Foundation for Crawford County on Dec. 1. “We were very pleased with the outcome,” said Jennifer Stirm, foundation board member and chair of its development committee. “Donors like knowing that their gift inspired a second one, as our board contributed […]
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Application deadline is Jan. 15 for Western Lake Erie Basin funding
COLUMBU — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has a funding opportunity for conservation assistance to Ohio agricultural producers in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB). The application deadline for Fiscal Year 21 funding consideration is Jan. 15, 2021. The WLEB Special Project targets funding to obtain the greatest environmental benefits […]
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Crawford County Chambers partner to create Crawford County Small Business Relief Grant Fund
GALION – The Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce and the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce are collaborating after receiving CARES Act funds from the Crawford County Commissioners. This allocation of funds is in response to the urgent need for assistance to sustain Crawford County’s small businesses as they fight for their survival amidst the COVID-19 […]
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Crawford County awards home repair grants to help residents
GALION — Help is now available for Crawford County residents who need financial assistance with home repairs. The county, in partnership with the City of Bucyrus and the City of Galion, has received a two-year, $1 million grant from the Ohio Development Services Agency, Office of Community Development for the Community Housing Impact & Preservation […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County receivs $400K CARES Act funds for nonprofits
BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County has received $400,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the Crawford County Commissioners to distribute in the form of grants to local nonprofits negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The Commissioners had some monies left over after paying for initial pandemic expenses […]
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Galion City Schools launch new learn-at-home program for families
GALION — The Galion City Schools has announced the launch of the Teach Me to Learn at Home® program for families with children, ages birth to 5. Teach Me To Learn at Home® is an internet-delivered learning site that serves as a guide to families, and gives them a way of developing their children and […]
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Galion Schools focused on helping students and families stay connected
GALION — The need for public Wi-Fi connections has grown exponentially since March 2020, and the Galion City Schools is working diligently to increase public Wi-Fi access. The first public Wi-Fi access point was installed in the Galion High School parking lot shortly after the pandemic closure in April 2020. This access point allows 25-30 […]