GALION — The Galion Primary School, in cooperation with the Galion M.O.M.S. group, is showing its support for community members serving in the military through the “Support Galion Troops” program. The district-wide drive is taking place throughout the month of November. The Galion M.O.M.S. (Mothers of Servicemen and Women) group was founded by two Galion […]
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Bucyrus man involved in crash that kills Caledonia woman
MARION COUNTY — A Bucyrus man was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday evening that killed a Marion County woman, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers from the Marion Post said the accident occurred at 6:42 p.m. at the intersection of Ohio 98 and Ohio 309 in Claridon Township. The crash involved […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County to host annual fundraiser Dec. 1
CRESTLINE — For the sixth year, The Community Foundation for Crawford County is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media. It is always celebrated the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving – which this year falls on Dec. 1. Since participants are encouraged to embrace the day and make […]
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Galion Schools honor veterans with creative approach
GALION – In years past, students and staff in the Galion City Schools would welcome veterans into their buildings to deliver speeches, enjoy a student musical performance, create an American Flag, and many other experiences designed to show appreciation for their honored guests. Enter 2020 and the guidelines for having in-person instruction amidst a global […]
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OhioHealth expands access to services in Crawford County
GALION – OhioHealth announced Tuesday it has invested more than $1 million to expand services and add up to 20 new jobs in Crawford County. The announcement was made during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 10 for OhioHealth’s new primary care and specialty care practice in Galion, at 745 Carter Drive, within the Galion […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County joins celebration of Community Foundation Week
BUCYRUS ─ The Community foundation for Crawford County will join in a nationwide celebration, Nov. 12 to 18, to recognize the increasingly important role these philanthropic organizations play in fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges. For more than a century, community foundations have served as a trusted partner and […]
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Marion man hospitalized after motorcycle-truck crash in Crawford County
BUCYRUS — A Marion man remained hospitalized on Monday night in Columbus after a motorcycle-truck crash in Crawford County, according to a press release issued by Sheriff Scott Kent. Dean W. Stuckman, 64, was flown to Grant Hospital in Columbus for his injuries. The extent of those injuries remained unknown as of 8:45 p.m., Kent […]
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Galion man dies from pedestrian-train accident injuries
GALION — A 54-year-old Galion man died Wednesday from injuries sustained Tuesday afternoon when he was struck by a train, according to police Chief Brian Saterfield. Lawrence Kendall was struck by a northbound CSX train Tuesday around 1:10 p.m. near the closed railroad crossing at South Union Street, police said. He was transported to Galion […]
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Galion City Schools pass renewal levy
GALION – Voters in the Galion City School District approved the district’s renewal levy for the fourth time since 2001. The levy is not a new tax and will continue to provide $1.2 million to the district annually, which represents 5.7% of its general fund operating budget, for the next five years starting in 2021. […]
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Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Galion train-pedestrian incident
GALION — A 54-year-old Galion man suffered life-threatening injuries on Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a train, according to press release issued by police chief Brian Saterfield. Polise say that at approximately 1:10 p.m., Galion Police and Galion Fire and EMS responded to the area of the South Market Street railroad crossing for a […]