Crawford Source

GALION -- The high incidence of COVID-19 in Crawford County is impacting the young and old alike, with outbreaks taking place at social gatherings, nursing facilities and homes.

GALION – As businesses to continue navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, and much of the public considers how to support their local businesses, multiple Crawford County businesses have teamed up to encourage shopping local in a fun way, “Crawford-Opoly.”

GALION - The Galion City Schools Board of Education had the opportunity to learn about the district’s food service operations during its regular meeting on Oct. 20.

GALION – The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce and the Galion Safety Council are collaborating to host a “Galion Shred It Day” in Galion on Thursday, Oct. 29 and a “Crestline Shred It Day” in Crestline on Friday, Oct. 30.

GALION -- The Galion Middle School leadership team will host its 3rd annual Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

CRESTLINE -- The Crestline Public Library has teamed up with the Bucyrus Public Library and the Crawford Partnership to join the Crawford County chapter of the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library (OGIL) program.

GALION -- The fall season is here and the Galion Service Department will begin leaf collection on Monday, Oct. 19.

BUCYRUS – Crawford Partnership has announced its Oct. 22 will take place virtually, in response to COVID-19.

The City of Galion’s 2020 street paving program begins Tuesday, Oct. 13. Shelly & Sands of Mansfield was awarded the contract with a bid of $343,592.

GALION -- Galion Health Commissioner, Trish Factor, along with the Ohio Department of Health, confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a mosquito trap. This is the first reported WNV mosquito pool found in the City of Galion corporation limits this season.

ASHLAND -- A Crestline man, whose case drew national attention early in the COVID-19 pandemic, faces up to four years in prison when he is sentenced Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. by Ashland County Common Pleas Court Judge Ronald P. Forsthoefel.

BUCYRUS -- The Community Foundation for Crawford County Board of Trustees welcomed a new Board member at their most recent meeting: Hannah Jacobs.

GALION - Giving back and serving the community has become a mainstay for students in the Galion City Schools. The Galion Intermediate School fifth grade teachers and students will conduct their seventh annual “Socktober” fundraiser Oct. 1 through 31.

NORTH ROBINSON – This week the Colonel Crawford FFA Chapter will be holding their annual pork loin barbecue on Friday, Sept 25.

BUCYRUS – The Bucyrus Public Library and the Crawford Partnership have teamed up to launch the Crawford County chapter of the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library (OGIL) program.

GALION - Social isolation is the overwhelming feeling of being left out, lonely or treated like you are invisible. Young people who are isolated can become victims of bullying, violence and depression. As a result, many further pull away from society, struggle with learning and social develo…

CRESTLINE -- The Crawford Park District has announced the following upcoming programs at Unger Park and Lowe-Volk Park.

GALION -- The Galion Health Department offered its weekly COVID-19 update in a PDF format.

GALION -- The Galion City Schools Board of Education had a full agenda during its first regular meeting of the 2020-2021 school year on Sept. 15.

GALION - The Galion City Health Department and Ohio Department of Health have granted a spectator variance for the remaining 2020 home varsity football games for the Galion City Schools.

COLUMBUS – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers have filed a felony drug charge against an Ohio man after a traffic stop in Wyandot County.

GALION -- Each year, the Crawford Soil & Water Conservation District selects an outstanding cooperator. This week, the Crawford SWCD presented MKB Farms of Galion with this annual award and received a sign donated by Ag Credit.

GALION - Galion Primary School student Jackson Bowman and the team of Ginny Utz, Amanda Braen, Lindy Edgell, Laura Rigdon, and Amy Johnson were recognized by State Support Team (SST) 7 for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2019-2020 school year.

GALION -- The Galion City Schools has announced the district has been awarded more than $2 million in grants.

GALION -- A Galion resident who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) has died, according to a press release issued at 3:30 p.m. by the Galion Health Department.

GALION -- The Crawford Park District has organized a number of events for September from tagging butterlfies and canoeing to a fireside chat with Johnny Appleseed.

GALION -- One person is currently in the hospital and there have been no deaths from COVID-19 the Galion Health Department reported on Wednesday.

GALION -- CFRE International has announced that Lisa Workman, President of The Community Foundation for Crawford County, has recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). In doing so, she joins over 6,900 other professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation.

GALION -- The Galion City Schools is excited to announce it has implemented a new school menu program, My School Menustm, to give students and families a more user-friendly experience when accessing school lunch menus and nutritional information.

The Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board and Avita Health System are working together to prevent drug misuse in Crawford County with the help of Deterra® Drug Deactivation System.

GALION – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, in conjunction with Galion City Schools, has been awarded two 21st Century Community Learning Center grants, one for Galion’s elementary schools (the Primary and Intermediate buildings, collectively) and one for the Galion Middle School.

GALION -- The Galion City Health Department reported 1 person is in the hospital and there are no deaths from COVID-19 in the city.

GALION -- The Community Foundation for Crawford County has announced the recipients of the 2020 fall semester Pry Scholarship.

CRESTLINE -- The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce will host a “Back to School” themed Shop Hop in Crestline on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m.

BUCYRUS – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging has announce that Joe Armbruster has been selected as the 2020 Crawford County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award recipient.

GALION - Disinfecting, sanitization and personal protective equipment were all part of the new normal for the students and staff of the Galion City Schools as they opened the new school year Aug. 20.

GALION – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Crawford County next week, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.

The Galion High School football team kicks off the 2020 season Friday night with a scrimmage against Tiffin Columbian at Unckrich Stadium in Heise Park at 7 p.m.

GALION -- The City of Galion released its updated COVID-19 statistics on Wednesday afternoon.

COLUMBUS – COVID-19 testing sites are located throughout Ohio in undersevered areas and are open to anyone.

NORTH ROBINSON – To promote a smooth transition to high school and make sure students feel comfortable with the staff, the school, the procedures, and the expectations, Colonel Crawford High School is hosting Frosh Fest 8.0 on the first day of school, Aug. 20 during school hours.

The Galion City Schools Board of Education on Wednesday approved  a “fee holiday” for instructional and course fees for all district students for the 2020-2021 school year.

CRESTLINE -- The The 47th annual Crestline Harvest Festival has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

GALION – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Crawford County next week.

CRESTLINE -- The Crestline Historical Society will present a “Night at the Museum” on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m.

GALION -- The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce will host a “Back to School” themed Second Saturday Shop Hop in Galion on Saturday, Aug. 8.

GALION – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Crawford County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

Bucyrus police are investigating a shooting incident late Wednesday night that resulted in two girls being treated for gunshot wounds.