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, […]
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Crawford Partnership Microloan supports launch of Auto Repair Shop
BUCYRUS – Local entrepreneur Thamer Moqdady, owner of several ventures in Crawford County, is expanding his business portfolio with the upcoming opening of Sanad Auto Repair Shop at 322 N Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus. The Crawford Partnership’s Small Business Microloan Program in collaboration with the Community Foundation for Crawford County has provided critical funding to purchase […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County to host annual fundraiser Dec. 2
BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County is participating in GivingTuesday for the 11th day. This is 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. 2. Since participants are encouraged to embrace the day […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County accepts scholarship applications
BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County has announced its scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open and available on the website at www.cfcrawford.org/scholarships. The organizations is encouraging anyone looking for free money for college to start now. “There’s no time like the present for students to start applying for scholarships, […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County joins national celebration of philanthropic organizations
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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Galion Kiwanis celebrates record-breaking 2025 Pancake Day
GALION — The Galion Kiwanis Club is thrilled to announce the success of its annual Pancake Day, which drew an incredible turnout from the community and raised over $3,200 to support local youth programs — surpassing last year’s totals by a wide margin. This year, the club introduced a new corporate sponsorship opportunity, offering three giving levels that allowed local […]
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A new chapter unfolds for The Gill House in Galion
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was submitted by Thomas Palmer. GALION — September is bringing with it two developments which place Galion’s landmark Gill House even more firmly on the road to a bright future. The first deals with financial matters, and the other involves a different type of stability. One of these took place on […]
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Galion Police Chief: 3 Pa. men & teen in custody after attempted bank break-in
GALION — Four suspects were arrested by the Galion Police Department on Sunday in connection with the attempted break-in at the First Federal Bank West night drop box, according to chief Ryan Strange. Those in custody include three Pennsylvania men and a 16-year-old boy, Strange noted in a Monday afternoon press release. The adult suspects […]
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Crestline Harvest Festival adds roaming acts, new contests Sept. 18 to 20
CRESTLINE – Crestline will soon be filled with the sweet smells of cotton candy and the whirring wizzes of rides. The Crestline Harvest Festival is slated for Sept. 18 through 20 along Thoman Street, from Bucyrus Street to Lincoln Highway. More special events will be held along Seltzer Street on Saturday. “Each year our committee […]
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Galion Police seek help finding armed hold-up man after midnight robbery
GALION — A routine bank deposit just after midnight turned into a harrowing encounter that has the Galion Police seeking an armed robber. The incident took place at approximately 12:05 a.m. Friday morning at Huntington Bank, located at 260 Portland Way North in Galion. According to Galion Police chief Ryan Strange, as of 10:30 Friday […]