GALION – Family, friends, community supporters, and Avita Health System leaders gathered on Thursday, July 16, to celebrate the dedication and ribbon cutting of the newly named Cangelosi Family Pediatric Park, an outdoor therapeutic space designed to support children receiving pediatric nutrition and therapy services. Hosted by the Avita Health Foundation, the celebration recognized the […]
Crawford Source
Posted inCrawford Source
Community Foundation for Crawford County accepting photo contest entries through July 24
BUCYRUS – The Community Foundation for Crawford County is announcing their annual photo contest from now until Friday, July 24. Twelve photographs will be chosen to grace the Community Foundation for Crawford County’s 2025 Gratitude Report/2027 local calendar, and one will be the winner. The photo at the top of this story was taken by […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Galion Community Band begins preparations for summer concerts
GALION — The Galion Community Band will begin rehearsals for their two summer concerts on Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. at the Galion High School band room. Additional rehearsals are scheduled for June 14, June 21, June 29, July 19, July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. All rehearsals will be at the Galion High […]
Posted inCrawford Source
Community Foundation for Crawford County seeks applicants for Youth Philanthropy program
GALION — The Community Foundation for Crawford County announces the formation of a new Youth Council which will offer local high school students the opportunity to serve as grantmakers. Members of the Youth Council will learn about the needs of youth in Crawford County and then review grant applications from organizations that provide services to […]
Posted inCrawford Source
Wertman to step down from United Way North Central Ohio leadership role
BUCYRUS — The Board of Directors of United Way of North Central Ohio announced Monday that Amber Wertman will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer this summer. After nearly 14 years of dedicated service to the regional philanthropic organization, Wertman will be exploring new opportunities. During her tenure, Wertman has been instrumental to the […]
Posted inBusiness
IB Tech in Bucyrus announces expansion to create 170 full-time jobs
BUCYRUS — Imasen Bucyrus Technology, Inc. expects to create 170 full-time-equivalent positions, generating more than $7.7 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s expansion in Bucyrus, according to an announcement on Monday from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office. IB-Tech primarily manufactures seats and seat control mechanisms for various automotive clients. The proposed […]
Posted inBusiness
Community Foundation for Crawford County awards more than $400K in grants
BUCYRUS – The Community Foundation for Crawford County has awarded strategic competitive grants to local charitable organizations and municipalities totaling $413,430 since March. Competitive Grants went to the following: Special recognition Grants went to the following: Crawford County Agricultural Society – $700 for the Crawford County Farm Hop Crawford County Public Health – $800 […]
Posted inBusiness
Birch Tree Bookery expands to Bucyrus with support from Crawford Partnership Microloan program
BUCYRUS – The only independent bookstore in Marion has brought its love of books to Crawford County. Birch Tree Bookery, co-owned by Crystal and Justin Bessler, officially opened its second location at 1810 E Mansfield St., Bucyrus, thanks in part to funding from the Small Business Microloan Program administered by the Crawford Partnership in collaboration […]
Posted inNews
Crestline’s Evans, a Col. Crawford grad, selected Dispatcher of the Year
BUCYRUS — Ohio State Highway Patrol Dispatcher Stephanie J. Evans has been selected as the 2025 Dispatcher of the Year at the Bucyrus Dispatch Center as well as the Highway Patrol’s Bucyrus District. The selection of Dispatcher Evans, 45, is in recognition of her outstanding service during 2025 at the Bucyrus Dispatch Center. Fellow co-workers […]
Posted inBusiness
Forge Fire & Company awarded $50K JobsOhio small business grant for expansion
BUCYRUS – Forge Fire & Company, a growing manufacturer newly operating in Bucyrus, has been awarded a $50,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant to support the company’s next phase of expansion. This investment will help the company scale its operations, enhance its production facility, and strengthen its long-term commitment to Crawford County. Forge Fire & Company, […]