BUCYRUS — Christian Olmstead, a senior at Pioneer Career & Technology through Fairway School, had participated in the Safety Poster Contest sponsored by UCT Bucyrus Council #334 earlier this summer. Olmstead’s poster traveled to the UCT Regional Convention in Columbus to compete against other posters completed by students with developmental disabilities from high schools in […]
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Shred It Day scheduled for Sept. 20 in Galion
GALION — The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce, Guy’s Insurance and Discount Drug Mart are collaborating to host a “Shred It Day” in Galion on Friday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free community event will be held at Discount Drug Mart, 739 Carter Drive, Galion and is co-sponsored by Guy’s Insurance […]
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Bratwurst Festival to undergo leadership change
BUCYRUS — After leading the Bratwurst Festival as Director for the past 10 years, Larry West is calling it quits – sort of. Sunday at the annual Appreciation Picnic, West informed the crowd that although he was stepping down as director, “I’m not going anywhere. I will still be here working with this guys.” West […]
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Section of Ohio 4 to the Crawford-Seneca County line to have single-lane closures
GALION — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its District 3 construction report for the week of Sept. 9. Crawford County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: State Route 4 SR 4, from SR 19/100 intersection to the Crawford/Seneca County line, will have single-lane closures for a resurfacing project. Two lanes […]
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46th Crestline Harvest Festival opens Sept. 19
CRESTLINE — The 46th Annual Crestline Harvest Festival begins on Thursday Sept. 19 with an Opening Ceremony starting at 4:30 p.m. followed by the new Little Miss and Princess Pageants. The Queen’s Pageant will start at approximately 7 p.m. This year we decided to expand our pageants to include younger girls beyond our normal Queen’s […]
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Crestline St. Joseph ‘Designer Purse Bingo’ event planned Oct. 19
CRESTLINE — Tickets are on sale for the St. Joseph Catholic School “Designer Purse Bingo,” scheduled Oct. 19. Doors open for the fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph Convocation Center. Individual tickets are $35. Tables of 10 will be sold for $350. A raffle, games of chance, 50/50 drawing, adult beverages, food and […]
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Avita Galion Hospital recognized by Ohio First Steps for Healthy Babies
GALION – Avita Galion Hospital’s maternity center has been recognized by the Ohio Hospital Association and the Ohio Department of Health for completing the Ten Steps for Successful Breastfeeding. This five-star recognition is part of the Ohio First Steps for Healthy Babies initiative to award hospitals for taking steps to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding […]
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Alzheimer’s program for families impacted by disease set for Sept. 20
BUCYRUS – The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will hold an educational program on Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia for families impacted by the disease. The hour-long event will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 at Maplecrest Assisted Living, 717 Rogers St. The Alzheimer’s Association® has created an education program covering the basics of […]
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United Bank announces Kuns graduation
GALION – Donald R. Stone, President of United Bank, has announced the graduation of Jennifer Kuns from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. She also obtained an Executive Leadership Certificate from the Wisconsin School of Business. Kuns joined United Bank in 2003 and is currently an Assistant Vice President, Senior Retail […]
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Work zones reduced in Crawford County over Labor Day holiday
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its District 3 construction report for the week of Sept. 2. ODOT works with its contractors to reduce the size of work zones and open as many lanes as possible over holiday weekends. Work will continue as usual on Tuesday, Sept. 3. As a result, Crawford […]