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BUCYRUS — The Crawford County Land Reutilization Corporation, also known as the Crawford County Land Bank, met and officially awarded bids on May 25 for building demolitions for the Norton Bicentennial Park project in Bucyrus and the East School project in Galion. Demolitions are expected to begin after June 15 and to be completed within nine months.

COLUMBUS — Area athletes left their mark at the OHSAA State Track and Field Championships last week. Colonel Crawford saw athletes climb the podium at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the Ohio State University’s campus. Athletes from all around the state battled the tough heat at the biggest stage.

COLUMBUS — Galion sent multiple athletes to the Division II state meet in Columbus just a few days ago. The Tigers came away with a relay team reaching the podium, as well as an individual.

Patrons who walk into the dining area of Mi Cerrito’s new location in Galion will see a mural on the wall and immediately feel the vibe of the spot. The second local location and the third overall spot has a Day of the Dead theme or Dia de los Muertos in Spanish.

GALION — Photos taken at the 2023 Galion Memorial Day Parade by Brandon Little.

Colonel Crawford girls won the team championship in the Division III regional at Heath for the second straight year this past week. The Lady Eagles scored 72 points to top Fairbanks’ total of 49. Many area athletes will move onto Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the Ohio State University campus for the state track meet.

GALION — It is tough to beat a team twice in a season — let alone three times — but that is just what Seneca East accomplished against Colonel Crawford on Friday.

GALION — The Eagles road a good performance from senior pitcher Brennan Hamilton to a district title appearance on Wednesday evening. Colonel Crawford defeated Mohawk (10-16) for the third time on the season, this time 4-2 in a Division IV district semifinal game.

GALION — Attached are photos of Colonel Crawford’s 4-2 win over Mohawk in a Division IV district semifinal game.

GALION — When Tyler Sanders left Crestline, he had no idea he would end up as the head varsity boys basketball coach at Galion High School a short time later. Sanders stepped down from the same position with the Bulldogs in February when there was no need for a head coach at Galion.