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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.

BUCYRUS -- The Crawford Soil & Water Conservation District has cancelled its 2020 annual meeting scheduled Aug. 25 at Pickwick Place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

GALION -- Shutterfly Inc. has announced a $23 million investment in Ontario and Galion that will create 100 new full-time jobs and $3.3 million in new annual payroll over the next three years.

GALION - The Galion City Schools Board of Education unanimously approved Sam Staton as the new Assistant Principal of Galion Intermediate School during a special meeting Tuesday, July 28.

BUCYRUS – Have you seen the gorgeous hanging flower baskets lining Sandusky Avenue through downtown Bucyrus?

NORTH ROBINSON -- After several discussions with other Crawford County superintendents, the Crawford County Public Health Department, and the Colonel Crawford Local Schools Re-Opening Committee, the district has come up with a plan for reopening this fall.

CRESTLINE -- The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host a “Christmas in July” themed Shop Hop in Crestline on Thursday, July 30 from 4 to 7 p.m.

"We think it's very important that they did have a fair this year," said Any Rohr of the Ohio Cattleman's Association. "The senior fair board stuck their neck out, saying they were going to to have one. It’s good that the kids showed up and the buyers came to support the kids.”

GALION -- Galion City Schools on Thursday released its plans for reopening for the 2020-2021 school year.

GALION – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a mandate that all Ohio residents are to wear face coverings when outside their homes during a press conference on Wednesday, July 22.

MANSFIELD -- A Galion man and a 2-year-old boy were killed in a Tuesday afternoon crash in Franklin Township, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

BUCYRUS -- Recently Projects, Inc., a local non-profit and support organization of The Community Foundation for Crawford County, has asked the public to help it reach the goal of $17,200 to fix the crack in the Great American Crossroads Mural at Millennium Park on the square in downtown Bucyrus.

GALION – As schools around Ohio begin to reopen for the 2020-2021 school year, the Galion City Schools are trying to find new ways to be proactive with technology to benefit students, families and the Galion community.

BUCYRUS -- The 2020 Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival has been cancelled. The decision was posted on the event's Facebook page on Tuesday night.

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 t…

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…

GALION – The Galion City Schools will hold kindergarten registration and screening Aug. 10 and 11.

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.

GALION - The Galion City Schools is taking a proactive approach to expand online learning opportunities for its students for the 2020-2021 school year.

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.

Alaina and Molly Sardina, two sisters from Galion, did not receive their high school diplomas. In fact, none of their family members did. 

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.

Charles Street (Ohio 61) will be closed to through traffic overnight Wednesday, reopening Thursday and remaining open through the weekend.

Galion City Schools is planning to expand its One-to- One device program beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. 

GALION — The Fourth of July is upon us and with that comes fireworks and crowds.

The Crawford County Park District has announced several upcoming events, all of which require prior registration.

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 Crawford Unlimited Leadership (CU Lead) Class of 2020 recently completed its final course of the program, sponsored by the Crawford Partnership.

The City of Galion design review board will hold a special meeting via teleconference on July 2 at noon.

The Community Foundation for Crawford County recently awarded more than $162,000 in scholarships to both graduating seniors and current college students.

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.

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.

CRESTLINE -- The Crestline Public Library is open inside.The revised hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CRESTLINE -- The 2020 Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District Pond Clinic will be July 30.

GALION -- Starting Monday, June 15, Avita Health System is now allowing limited patient visitation at its hospitals, clinics, and medical offices in Galion, Ontario and Bucyrus.

GALION -- The recycling trailers have been returned. Trailers in the following locations will be available Monday - Friday and will be emptied daily:

BUCYRUS -- The Bratwurst Festival Royalty Committee will be hosting a “Get Acquainted Tea” at the Bucyrus Elks Lodge this Sunday June 14 at 2 p.m.

CRESTLINE -- The Crestline Public Library is open beginning Monday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BUCYRUS -- United Bank recently recognized two high school seniors from each of the seven Crawford County school districts.

GALION -- The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a Second Saturday Shop Hop in Galion for the months of June, July, and August.

GALION -- The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its weekly road crew schedule.

BUCYRUS -- The Community Foundation for Crawford County has created a Program Related Investment (PRI) Fund, in conjunction with the Crawford Partnership.

The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued a work schedule that impacts Crawford County drivers.

GALION — Second Harvest Food Bank conducted a drive-thru food distribution on Friday at Galion City School District’s campus.

GALION -- Galion City Council approved an agreement with the Port Authority during its Tuesday night meeting to launch a business loan program.

GALION — When people walk into the Unkrich Stadium this fall, they may notice some new team benches on the sidelines.