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GALION POLICE REPORTS

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...

January 24th, 2023 |  


Bucyrus Police find male deceased overnight

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...

January 23rd, 2023 |  


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...

January 23rd, 2023 |  


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...

January 22nd, 2023 |  


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...

January 21st, 2023 |  


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...

January 21st, 2023 |  


SPORTS


Harding beats Galion for second time behind late run

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...

January 24th, 2023 |  


Tigers compete at West Holmes, Alex Griffith hits milestone

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 ...

January 24th, 2023 |  


Cardington girls win

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...

January 23rd, 2023 |  


Northmor pulls away for win

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 ...

January 23rd, 2023 |  


Ohio Wildlife Council hears hunting proposals

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 ...

January 23rd, 2023 |  


Clear Fork completes second half comeback to down Galion

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. |  


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LIFE


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Goodman follows her dream to Crooked Creek Farm
Area campground open for business

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...

May 28th, 2020 |  


Still going strong at 101: Charlotte Geyer’s life has been one adventure after another

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...

January 29th, 2020 |  


Sarah Goodwill Humphrey named health commissioner at Richland Public Health

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...

January 9th, 2020 |  


Local craft beer returning to Galion after 100 Years; 1803 Brewery & Taproom launches beer Jan. 18

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

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 ...

December 24th, 2019 |  


A time for giving: National Honor Society members make life a little brighter

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?

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...

October 12th, 2022 |  


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...

October 12th, 2022 |  


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 ...

October 5th, 2022 |  


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...

October 5th, 2022 |  


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...

October 5th, 2022 |  


Preacher’s Point- If God Were To Ask You…

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 ...

September 27th, 2022 |  


BUSINESS


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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...

May 31st, 2022 |  


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 ...

May 17th, 2022 |  


DK’s Drive In opens with new ownership

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...

March 3rd, 2022 |  


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 ...

February 26th, 2022 |  


Cake & Icing a sweet spot in downtown

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...

February 16th, 2022 |  


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