Learn more about Johnny Appleseed
The Crawford Park District is offering the following programs:
Crawford County Fair officially underway
The 2024 Crawford County Fair, which kicked off on Monday, runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds in Bucyrus. Pictured are scenes from day one, including Junior Fair Queen Brianna Farnsworth.
Partnership projects 63 new jobs over next 3 years
The Crawford County Partnership provided Galion City Council members with an update on its progress this quarter as the group works to foster economic development in the community.
GHC announces ‘German War Trophies’ exhibit
The Galion History Center (GHC) has been pleased to host OSU-Marion student Micah Harris as an intern during the 2024 summer season. Harris studies eastern history at the OSU-Marion campus and has a special interest in World War II.
Glew receives scholarship from Rumpke
Recent Galion High School graduate Steven Glew is the 2024 Rumpke Waste & Recycling Scholarship for Crawford County winner. This scholarship awards $1,000 to a graduate from Crawford County pursuing a two- or four-year degree at an accredited institution, including vocational/trade schools.
Program to focus on Johnny Appleseed
The Crawford Park District is offering the following programs:
TSUW merges with area United Way
The boards of directors for United Way of North Central Ohio (UWNCO) and Tiffin-Seneca United Way (TSUW) have jointly announced a merger of the two nonprofit organizations. Effective July 1, Tiffin-Seneca United Way is operating as a part of United Way of North Central Ohio. The merger formalizes the consultancy partnership in effect since early 2023, with Amber Wertman, UWNCO CEO, continuing to lead the organization’s expanding impact in Crawford, Marion, Morrow, and Wyandot counties, and Tiffin-Seneca United Way.
Crowds gather for annual Pickle Run, parade
Galion was the place to be on Saturday as festivities kicked off with the 41st annual Galion YMCA Pickle Run 5K and Fun Run. In the afternoon, a parade entertained locals and visitors to the city before the evening came to an end with a fireworks show.
Zoo welcomes new Asian elephant
POWELL, Ohio – This Canada Day, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce a friendly new face hailing from our neighbor to the north. Johnson, a male Asian elephant, arrived early Friday evening from African Lion Safari in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
Zoo to host Lantern Festival
POWELL – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is excited to announce the Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival, a new and spectacular family-friendly event produced by Hanart Culture. From Aug. 1 through Sept. 29, guests can experience this colorful celebration of Asian culture every Thursday through Sunday, from 7 to 10 p.m.
