BUCYRUS — The 2020 Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival has been cancelled. The decision was posted on the event’s Facebook page on Tuesday night. The traditional event has been a staple for generations in Crawford County. The event’s board had just voted to go forward with the event last week. The announcement was made in the form […]
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Galion Board of Education votes to move 1st day of school for students to Aug. 20
GALION – The Galion City Schools Board of Education approved a change to the district’s 2020-21 school calendar during its regular meeting July 13. The board voted to add two additional professional development (PD) days on Aug. 18 and Aug. 19, and move the first day of school for students to Aug. 20. The change […]
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Marion Palace Theatre to show “The Wizard of Oz”July 17-19
MARION — The Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) is pleased to announce the 1939 classic film “The Wizard of Oz” will be shown at the historic Marion Palace Theatre this weekend. Show times are Friday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 18 at 2 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, July 19 at 2 […]
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Galion City Schools conducting kindergarten screenings Aug. 10 and 11
GALION – The Galion City Schools will hold kindergarten registration and screening Aug. 10 and 11. Families enrolling kindergarten children should do so by calling the district’s Administrative Office at 419-468-3432 ext. 13000. Any child five-years-old on or before Aug. 1, 2020 is eligible to register. Kindergarten registration and screening appointments are required, and are […]
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Crestline Historical Society to reopen museum on July 18
CRESTLINE — The Crestline Historical Society Board of Directors has approved re-opening the 400 Scott St. Museum on Saturday, July 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. The museum will also be open Sunday, July 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Beginning in August, the established schedule will begin, the first and third full weekends of […]
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Galion Schools launching online academy for new school year
GALION – The Galion City Schools is taking a proactive approach to expand online learning opportunities for its students for the 2020-2021 school year. The district has announced it will launch the Galion Online Academy with the start of the new school year. This option will be available to all Galion students, kindergarten through 12th […]
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Galion-Crestline Chamber to host “Christmas in July” Second Saturday Shop Hop
GALION — The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host a “Christmas in July” themed Second Saturday Shop Hop in Galion this Saturday, July 11. This is the second Shop Hop organized by the chamber to support local Galion-area merchants. The Second Saturday Shop Hop is sponsored by Donley Ford of Galion, Firelands […]
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Crawford Job & Family Services Youth Program gives opportunities for success
Alaina and Molly Sardina, two sisters from Galion, did not receive their high school diplomas. In fact, none of their family members did. Instead, the sisters ended up becoming early/young mothers, working in factories and realizing how fast they would need to grow up. At 18 years old, Alaina sought out her degree to change […]
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Crawford Park District offers free fishing event at Lowe-Volk Park
CRESTLINE — The Crawford Park District is offering a free fishing event July 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 Ohio 598. Families are invited to fish the park pond. The park district will supply fishing poles with hooks and bobbers, though people can also bring their own. The park district […]
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Road construction planned on Charles Street in Galion
GALION — Charles Street (Ohio 61) will be closed to through traffic overnight Wednesday, reopening Thursday and remaining open through the weekend. On Monday, Charles Street will again close to throuh traffic and remain closed while the contractor completes the project. Traffic must use either Gelsanliter Road or Edward Street. Residents will still be able […]