GALION – Galion Intermediate and Middle School students competed in a district-wide spelling to determine who would represent the Galion City School District in this year’s Crawford County Spelling Bee. When the dust settled, six students earned the privilege of representing the Tigers in the county competition at Bucyrus High School Jan. 11. The first […]
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Galion chess club boasts 45 members and new structure
GALION – The Galion Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) “Pawns on Pawns” chess club will enter its fourth year with 45 students and a new structure. The club will conclude March 22. Experience levels vary from beginner, those who have never played before, to knowledgeable. “Fifth grade club members entering their third year will assist […]
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Bucyrus sending six students to Crawford County spelling bee
BUCYRUS – While the winter season may bring snow and colder temperatures, it also bring the start of the spelling bee “season” for students across the country. Since December, Bucyrus Elementary and Middle School students have been exercising their spelling bee skills with several goals in mind. Following district-wide spelling test with the 15 top […]
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Ohio Supreme Court denies latest appeal from Crawford Co. triple murderer
BUCYRUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has denied the latest appeal of convicted triple murderer Kevin Keith, according to the Crawford County Clerk of Courts. The local agency notified the media on Friday afternoon of that decision. Keith, of Crestline, was convicted in the 1994 aggravated murder of three people and the attempted murder of […]
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Crawford County Sports Hall of Fame announces inductees
BUCYRUS — The Crawford County Sports Hall of Fame has announced the inductees for its latest class. The Induction Banquet is March 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Trillium Event Center, 1630 E. Southern Ave., Bucyrus, Ohio. The cost of a ticket is $20 for adults, $10 for children 5 to 12. Tickets […]
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Bucyrus graduate retires from police force Jan. 5
BUCYRUS — Bucyrus Police Officer Sam Caldwell completes his final tour of duty at 3 p.m. on Jan. 5. Caldwell is retiring. He is a graduate of Bucyrus High School and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. After his military service he returned to Bucyrus and joined the Bucyrus Police Department. “We are […]
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Foot chase leads to arrest of man wanted in Richland, Crawford Counties
BUCYRUS — A foot chase on Tuesday night in Bucyrus led to the arrest of a man wanted in Richland and Crawford Counties. At approximately 8:48 p.m. Bucyrus Police officers attempted to locate a subject with an active warrant in the 800 block of N. Sandusky Ave. After a foot pursuit, Dustin Hunt, 30, was […]
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Galion to collect Christmas trees through mid-January
GALION — The Galion Service Department is collecting live Christmas trees for city residents. City officials ask residents to place trees at the curb and be sure to remove tree stands and any decorations. The city hopes to have the collection finished by mid-January, but it will be extended if necessary.
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Galion superintendent Jim Grubbs named Professional of the Year
GALION – Galion City School District Superintendent Jim Grubbs received the Professional of the Year Award during the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and Awards program May 9. Grubbs was nominated for the award by Board of Education Vice President, and 2014 Professional of the Year Award recipient, Jennifer Kuns. “Since Jim has […]
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Galion Schools create inviting learning environment
GALION – Studies have shown that students learn in many ways in many different environments. Several classrooms throughout the Galion City School District have undergone a transformation to be more accommodating to students by providing flexible seating in the classroom. Eighth grade Reading/Language Arts teacher Gina Redman was one of the first teachers to implement […]