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 […]
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Galion City Schools expanding technology program for 2020-2021
GALION– Galion City Schools is planning to expand its One-to- One device program beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. The plan includes all Galion students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade receiving a personal device. The goal of expanding the district’s already successful One-To-One program is to provide an extra level of safety for students […]
Community urged to celebrate the Fourth of July safely
GALION — The Fourth of July is upon us and with that comes fireworks and crowds. There is no doubt that this 4th may look a bit different from previous years. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many counties and cities to cancel their fireworks displays to keep large crowds from gathering in one place. Though […]
Crawford County Park District announces upcoming events
CRESTLINE — The Crawford County Park District has announced several upcoming events, all of which require prior registration. Animal Encounters: Snakes Thursday, July 2, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 Ohio 598, Crestline The Crawford Park District invites you to sign up your family to meet some of our education animals up-close and […]
Drive-thru food distribution planned Monday in Galion
GALION — The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio will conduct a drive-thru food distribution Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Galion Middle School, 474 Portland Way North. The free boxes of food contain assorted shelf-stable food items and more. The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio has set […]
Crawford County leaders complete Unlimited Leadership program, despite COVID-19
BUCYRUS — The Crawford Unlimited Leadership (CU Lead) Class of 2020 recently completed its final course of the program, sponsored by the Crawford Partnership. CU Lead is the Crawford Partnership’s premier leadership development program. Underwritten by Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, CU Lead is a 9-month experiential program designed to build awareness about opportunities that exist […]
City of Galion design review board meeting July 2
GALION — The City of Galion design review board will hold a special meeting via teleconference on July 2 at noon. The agenda includes an application from United Bank, the Landmark program, including guidelines, demolition guidelines, discussion on new board members, and a report from the mural committee. Individuals who wish to dial-in can use […]
Community Foundation for Crawford County awards $162,000 in scholarships
BUCYRUS – The Community Foundation for Crawford County recently awarded more than $162,000 in scholarships to both graduating seniors and current college students. Scholarships were distributed as follows either during individual school ceremonies or via mail: Crawford County Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship – Katherine Wildenthaler (Galion) and Tyler Bishop (Bucyrus) Crawford Forward Scholarship – […]
Galion school board member departs after nine years
GALION — After nine years on the board of education, Vice President Brian Owens attended his final meeting on Tuesday night ahead of his family moving out of the area. “I loved my time on the board. I didn’t know what I was getting into,” Owens said. “I didn’t like where the schools were going, […]
Crawford County Fair set to begin July 20
BUCYRUS — The Crawford County Fair will take place beginning July 20 and running through July 25, according to a statement posted on the fair board’s Facebook page on Wednesday night. After receiving the governor’s guidelines for Responsible ReStart Ohio, the board voted to continue planning and go ahead with a full 2020 fair, the […]
