Latest Updates
- UPCOMING CRAWFORD PARK EVENTS - 9:15 am
- Man wanted after overnight shooting in Bucyrus - 7:57 am
- Park cleaning, upgrades to South Park recently discussed - 10:03 am
- Galion’s BOE handles business - 11:45 am
- Pioneer BOE hears full agenda at December meeting - 10:54 am
- GALION POLICE REPORTS - 10:01 am
- Bucyrus Police find male deceased overnight - 12:27 pm
- Foundation awards Samuel Neff Fellowship for International Studies - 9:27 am
- New management at ‘The Hub’ excited for 2023 events - 1:35 pm
- Colonel Crawford School elects Board of Governors - 1:32 pm
- The Community Foundation for Crawford County announces 2023 spring semester Pry Scholarship Recipient - 1:15 pm
- Galion-Crestline Chamber gears up for 2023 - 10:51 am
- Galion Council holds special meeting - 2:45 pm
- Rehm sworn in as lieutenant at GPD - 12:41 pm
- Nominations are being accepted for Athena Award - 12:40 pm
- Concerts at The Galion featuring CONNE - 11:04 am
- Ohio Gov. DeWine sworn in - 10:29 am
- Bradshaw Beauty opens up in Galion - 11:30 am
- OhioHealth workforce program to benefit high school seniors - 9:41 am
- Chief Shook steps down from Crestline Police Department - 9:05 am
- Marion troopers investigating two killed in crash - 9:30 am
NEWS

GALION POLICE REPORTS
Jan. 17There was a male issued a citation for expired tags on Dawsett Avenue. A male was arrested on Harding Way West after harrasing Columbia Gas emp...

Bucyrus Police find male deceased overnight
BUCYRUS — On January 22, 2023, at approximately 3:18am, officers from the Bucyrus were called to a residence in the 500 block of Tiffin St. rega...
Foundation awards Samuel Neff Fellowship for International Studies
BUCYRUS - The Community Foundation for Crawford County announces Mae Ferris as a 2022 scholarship winner of the Samuel Neff Fellowship for Internation...
New management at ‘The Hub’ excited for 2023 events
CRESTLINE- The Hub at Village Square in Crestline is under new management, by mother and daughter team Bethany and Braeden Rachel. Braeden has grown f...
Colonel Crawford School elects Board of Governors
NORTH ROBINSON – The Colonel Crawford School Board held their annual organizational meeting on January 4th, 2023. Brad McKibben was appointed Bo...
The Community Foundation for Crawford County announces 2023 spring semester Pry Scholarship Recipient
CRAWFORD COUNTY- The Community Foundation for Crawford County is pleased to announce Aizlyn Green as the recipient of the 2023 Spring Semester Pry Sch...
SPORTS

Harding beats Galion for second time behind late run
MARION — Galion dropped a Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference matchup to Marion Harding on Thursday. The Presidents completed the season sweep of the T...

Tigers compete at West Holmes, Alex Griffith hits milestone
Saturday was a special one for Galion’s junior heavyweight Alex Griffith. Griffith captured win No. 100 on his way to a runner-up finish at the ...

Cardington girls win
It might not have been a pretty game from an offensive standpoint, but after getting their second win over Northmor of the 2022-23 season, the Carding...

Northmor pulls away for win
After Cardington’s Journey Williamson hit a three-pointer with 3:26 left in the third quarter, his Pirates were tied with Northmor at 30-30.The ...

Ohio Wildlife Council hears hunting proposals
The Ohio Wildlife Council heard proposals on the 2023-24 small game, waterfowl, and wild turkey hunting seasons at its regularly scheduled meeting on ...

Clear Fork completes second half comeback to down Galion
GALION — Clear Fork was a different team in each half during their come-from-behind win over the Galion Tigers Saturday evening. The Colts used ...
January 21st, 2023 updated: January 21st, 2023. |
LIFE

Area campground open for business
SHELBY — With Gov. Mike DeWine lifting restrictions on camping May 21, Ohioans flocked to campgrounds across the state over Memorial Day weekend...

Still going strong at 101: Charlotte Geyer’s life has been one adventure after another
GALION — Charlotte Geyer, a Mount Gilead native and resident at Mill Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, celebrated a milestone birthday on...

Sarah Goodwill Humphrey named health commissioner at Richland Public Health
MANSFIELD — Sarah Goodwill Humphrey has been namedhealth commissioner at Richland Public Health by the board of health. Humphrey, Health Commiss...

Local craft beer returning to Galion after 100 Years; 1803 Brewery & Taproom launches beer Jan. 18
GALION — Galion’s brewing legacy begins a new chapter this year as the 1803 Brewery & Taproom arrives on the craft beer scene.After an...
January 6th, 2020 updated: January 6th, 2020. |

A Mary Christmas house: Galion woman’s holiday decor a gift to her family, others
GALION — A lot of people decorate their homes for the Christmas season, but one area resident goes all out. The slow-moving traffic on the road ...

A time for giving: National Honor Society members make life a little brighter
GALION — With the holiday season here, National Honor Society members are showing off their giving nature. Once again, they will make life a little ...
December 24th, 2019 updated: December 24th, 2019. |
OPINION

When will the water break?
One thing that has always surprised me is how many Christians are surprised by world events. For example, the current nuclear threat by the Russians h...
LETTER TO THE EDITORStanding up for Land Rights
For Crawford County voters, there is too much at stake in November to stay home. If we want to maintain control of our land and personal property righ...
LETTER TO THE EDITORCrawford County Voters Should Ask: WHY
The Apex Clean Energy field manager had already publicly labeled certain Crawford County citizens as “bullies”. Then, during the Crawford ...
LETTER TO THE EDITORPredator
Our county has a predator trying to buy into the community with their turbine leases. We all know what predators do and how the victims outcome normal...
LETTER TO THE EDITORIssue 4 Turbine Controversy: Let the spin begin!
It seems the billion-dollar industrial wind turbine industry is running scared. Knowing that turbines are extremely unpopular in the county and that t...

Preacher’s Point- If God Were To Ask You…
If God were to ask you, “Why should I let you into heaven?” What would your answer be?The thought of standing before God brings different ...
BUSINESS
Tips for Small Businesses to Not Only Survive, But Thrive
(StatePoint) — Small businesses are the heartbeat of communities. They pump life into neighborhoods, making them vibrant places to live, work an...
OhioHealth celebrates with ribbon cutting
LEXINGTON — The celebration was live streamed by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development on Facebook.The OB/GYN practice providers ...

DK’s Drive In opens with new ownership
GALION — Amanda and Everitt Harris knew immediately that they were going to purchase DK’s Drive In as soon as they saw it was for sale. Mo...
2nd Annual Crawford County Business Forecast & Economic Development Update approaches
GALION/CRESTLINE — Consider joining the Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce and the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Feb. 24 ...

Cake & Icing a sweet spot in downtown
GALION — Combine art and design training with baking and the result is beautiful baked goods. Painting is a passion for Cake & Icing owner L...