COLUMBUS — Crawford County Health Commissioner Kate Siefert is one of two Health Commissioners from across Ohio appointed to Gov. Mike DeWine’s Fair Advisory Group to provide recommendations on how county fairs can operate this year with considerations for reducing the spread of COVID-19. The other Health Commissioner on the group is Krista Wasowski from […]
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The Community Foundation for Crawford County assists local nonprofits
BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County kicked off #GivingTuesdayNow on Tuesday, May 5, joining a global day of giving held specifically for the COVID-19 crisis response. Typically, there is only one #GivingTuesday in a calendar year, and it always occurs on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. However, organizers felt an additional effort was […]
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Crestline announces May 29 parade, drive-in graduation
CRESTLINE – Crestline Schools will host a Senior 2020 Celebration Parade and Drive-In Graduation for the Crestline High School Senior Class of 2020. On Friday May 29, the Crestline Exempted School District will hold a parade in honor of the graduating senior students. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. at Kelly Park and travel […]
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Controversial Ashland jury trial of Crestline man, postponed amid COVID-19 threat, slated for June 29
ASHLAND — The jury trial for a Crestline man that drew national attention in the past few weeks is set to begin on Monday, June 29. The jury selection process for Seth Whited, who is charged with child endangerment and three lesser felonies, will begin June 29 and continue June 30 with an extra, third […]
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Galion Schools accepting kindergarten registrations for 2020-2021 school year
GALION – The Galion City School District kindergarten registration and screening has been rescheduled for Aug. 10 and 11. Parents enrolling kindergarten children should do so by calling the Primary office at 419-468-4010. Any child five-years-old on or before Aug. 1, 2020, is eligible to register. Children entering school for the first time must be […]
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Crawford County Business & Education Advisory Council cancels annual B.E.S.T.
BUCYRUS – The Crawford County Business & Education Advisory Council (CCBEAC) recently made the difficult decision to cancel its annual countywide recognition and awards program honoring outstanding effort by public school students and teachers. This year’s B.E.S.T. Awards were originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., at Colonel Crawford High School. With […]
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Bratwurst Festival accepting applications for pageant royalty
BUCYRUS — The Bratwurst Festival has released applications for the 2020 royalty pageants, including queen, princess, and junior princess. Applications may be downloaded from the Bratwurst Festival website. Applications are due back to the Bratwurst Festival Royalty Committee on or before June 5. Contestants must be a current resident of the Buckeye Central, Bucyrus, Colonel Crawford […]
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Bucyrus Area YMCA strives to fill community needs through capital campaign
BUCYRUS – The Bucyrus Area YMCA has recently launched a capital campaign to revitalize its existing facility and enhance services. Planned renovations include crucial maintenance on the pool, structural repairs, and the repurposing of existing space to meet a community need for childcare. Charles “Buster” Ardner, CEO of the YMCA of Bucyrus-Tiffin, said that the […]
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Ashland court postpones Crestline man’s trial for 5th time amid COVID-19 controversy
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Common Pleas Court has postponed a Crestline man’s trial for the fifth time amid COVID-19 concerns and national controversy about whether or not the judge should have attempted to begin this trial in late April. On Tuesday, April 28, Judge Ron Forsthoefel began selecting the jury for the trial of […]
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Edward Street will be closed to traffic on May 6 in Galion
GALION — Edward Street will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, May 6, for road repairs. The closure is located east of the intersection at Knorr Road, near Carter Electric. Edward Street was being used as a detour for local traffic while Charles Street is closed for a sewer project. Please note Charles Street remains […]