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The Galion Community Theatre (GCT) was recently selected by the Crawford County Board of Health as the 2023 Public Health Partner of the Year. The board annually reviews collaborative activities Crawford County Public Health conducted with community partners during the previous calendar year to select a Public Health Partner of the Year.

MARION — It has been more than 218 years since Ohio residents have experienced an eclipse of the sun of the totality and duration which will occur on April 8. “Tecumseh’s Eclipse” on June 16, 1806, was a major event – both culturally and astronomically — as will the total eclipse be that is just six weeks away.

Ray Easton’s painting of a bufflehead duck was selected as the winner of the 2024 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp Design Competition held on Saturday, Feb. 17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Easton’s painting will be displayed on the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp that will be issued in 2025.

The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) Board of Governors voted on Wednesday, Feb. 14, to approve a joint resolution with the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) in memory of Robert H. Whitney. Three $500 scholarships will be awarded in his memory during the 2024 Franklin B. Walter program on Tuesday, March 12, at 6 p.m.

A local treasure already identified on the National Register of Historic Places will soon undergo an extensive revitalization to ultimately become a hub of innovation and growth for the Galion community.

At its meeting on Feb. 14, the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) Board of Governors heard a presentation from Director of Student Services Jennifer Crum.

Flying Horse Farms (FHF) in Mount Gilead is a medical specialty camp that provides medically, physically, and emotionally safe camp experiences with an emphasis on holistic healing at no cost for kids with serious illnesses and their families.

As part of the music ministry of the First United Church of Christ in Galion, a jazz concert benefiting the restoration efforts of the historic Gill House and the fundraising of the Galion Music Parents will take place at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, at the church.

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is happy to announce the upcoming “Spring into Health” event, dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in our community. This comprehensive event, scheduled for March 5 from 1-3 p.m., will offer a diverse range of educational sessions and valuable resources to promote healthy aging.

The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) spelling bee season concluded with the Tri-County championship held on Feb. 15 at MOESC.