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GALION -- The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District 2021 Tree Sale is now taking orders.

BUCYRUS -- The Crawford Park District has announced a number of programs coming up in the next few weeks.

NORTH ROBINSON – Throughout the school year, students at William Crawford Intermediate School have been competing as teams in Academic Challenge meets, answering questions about a wide range of topics including literature, fine arts, geography, history, math, and science.

GALION -- The Galion City Schools will serve as the host site for the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio’s Crawford County Mobile Drive-Thru Pantry event on Wednesday, January 27.

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GALION - The Galion City Schools is excited to announce that it is a School Pantry Partner with the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio for 2021.

The Galion City Schools Board of Education had its first two meetings of the new year with the annual organizational meeting, followed by the regular monthly meeting, on Tuesday.

GALION – It is usual for young children to exhibit certain behavioral challenges and for families to seek guidance on addressing those common behaviors. This is especially true as the daily routines for many children may have been interrupted due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

BUCYRUS -- The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors has reorganized for 2021. Nathan Brause is the chairperson; Adam Spiegel is the vice-chairperson; Ben Stuckey is the secretary; Larry Leonhardt is the treasurer; and Mark Gwirtz is the fiscal agent.

GALION -- Galion Middle School Principal Paul Wheeler is always looking for new ways to get kids involved and included in various aspects of middle school life. Recently, Mr. Wheeler saw kids eating alone at lunch and knew he needed to do something.

The Community Foundation for Crawford County has announced their scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 school year.

NORTH ROBINSON – The Colonel Crawford School Board had its annual organizational meeting on Monday, and Brad McKibben was appointed President, and Margie Hoyles was appointed Vice President.

BUCYRUS – Ohio Mutual is pleased to announce the reorganization of its corporate structure to a mutual holding company, Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, Inc., effective Jan. 1, 2021.

GALION -- The Community Foundation for Crawford County recently received $400,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the Crawford County Commissioners to distribute in the form of grants to local nonprofits negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

GALION -- The Galion City Schools is excited to announce that its Food Service department has been named a recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign.

Richland County improved to "red," or level three, on Thursday in the state's color-coded COVID-19 monitoring system.

BUCYRUS – Since March, The Community Foundation for Crawford County has awarded COVID-19 Emergency Response grants, as well as some regular competitive grants, to local charitable organizations and municipalities.

NORTH ROBINSON – With many other districts canceling their Christmas music programs outright, Colonel Crawford’s Choir Director Jennifer Eachus decided to adapt by recording the program during school hours to offer it online.

GALION -- The Galion Middle School will serve as the host site for the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio’s Crawford County Mobile Drive-Thru Pantry event on Dec. 30.

GALION - Carlye Bohrmann’s husband is a pilot in the United States Army and has been stationed in Korea for the past year away from his wife and three children.

GALION -- The Galion City Schools Board of Education declared Tuesday, Dec. 15 “Galion City Schools Excellent Pandemic Response Day” during the regular December board meeting.

GALION – Avita Health System is expanding monoclonal antibody treatment by opening an infusion clinic at Galion Hospital on Monday for patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who are high-risk of developing severe illness.

BUCYRUS -- Geoffrey Stoll, President of the Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD), has served the residents of Crawford County in his position for 12 years.

CRAWFORD COUNTY -- #Giving2sday again helped inspire generosity when it was celebrated by The Community Foundation for Crawford County on Dec. 1.

COLUMBU — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has a funding opportunity for conservation assistance to Ohio agricultural producers in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB).

GALION – The Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce and the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce are collaborating after receiving CARES Act funds from the Crawford County Commissioners.

GALION -- Help is now available for Crawford County residents who need financial assistance with home repairs.

BUCYRUS -- The Community Foundation for Crawford County has received $400,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the Crawford County Commissioners to distribute in the form of grants to local nonprofits negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Galion City School District has announced the launch of the Teach Me to Learn at Home® program for families with children, ages birth to 5.

GALION -- The need for public Wi-Fi connections has grown exponentially since March 2020, and the Galion City Schools is working diligently to increase public Wi-Fi access.

GALION - The Galion City Schools, with the cooperation of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC), is excited to announce the launch of the new ROAR Before and After School Program.

GALION – The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to hold their “Annual Holiday Open House and Auction” as a virtual online auction only in 2020.

GALION -- Mayor Tom O’Leary announced Wednesday the appointment of Gail Baldinger as City Auditor.

GALION -- The Galion City Schools is excited to announce that the Galion Primary School has received the Gold Award for its success with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

GALION -- The Crawford Park District’s new pre-kindergarten program, Forest Friends, is going well, according to organizers.

GALION -- The Galion City Schools Board of Education recognized outstanding student achievement during its regular meeting on Nov. 17.

BUCYRUS – Park National Bank announced Wednesday that Division President Don Stone will retire in December.

NORTH ROBINSON – During previous school years, Hannah Crawford Elementary has hosted its 4th grade students along with their parents for an arts night. However, as with most events this year, the arts night has gone virtual.

GALION -- The Galion Primary School, in cooperation with the Galion M.O.M.S. group, is showing its support for community members serving in the military through the “Support Galion Troops” program.

CRESTLINE -- For the sixth year, The Community Foundation for Crawford County is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media.

A total of 50 residents and 38 staff members have tested positive since the outbreak began. Multiple staff contacts outside the facility have also tested positive.

GALION - In years past, students and staff in the Galion City Schools would welcome veterans into their buildings to deliver speeches, enjoy a student musical performance, create an American Flag, and many other experiences designed to show appreciation for their honored guests.

GALION – OhioHealth announced Tuesday it has invested more than $1 million to expand services and add up to 20 new jobs in Crawford County.

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.

BUCYRUS -- A Marion man remained hospitalized on Monday night in Columbus after a motorcycle-truck crash in Crawford County, according to a press release issued by Sheriff Scott Kent.

GALION -- A 54-year-old Galion man died Wednesday from injuries sustained Tuesday afternoon when he was struck by a train, according to police Chief Brian Saterfield.

GALION - Voters in the Galion City School District approved the district’s renewal levy for the fourth time since 2001.

GALION -- A 54-year-old Galion man suffered life-threatening injuries on Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a train, according to press release issued by police chief Brian Saterfield.

GALION -- Galion City Auditor Brian L. Treisch announced his resignation effective Nov. 27, 2020.