City Council approves Freese Grant projects
The Galion City Council on April 9 approved three new Freese Grant projects for the upcoming year, focusing on city improvements and restorations.
Tinnermeier receives All-Scholastic Award
Galion High School proudly announces that senior Luke Tinnermeier has been honored with the Crawford County 2024 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award. Tinnermeier’s exceptional academic achievements and exemplary character have earned him this esteemed recognition.
Depot Day to be held May 4
Friends of the Galion Big Four Depot (FBFD) will host Depot Day at the Galion Big Four Depot, 127 N. Washington St., on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MOESC receives Workforce Development Award
MOESC’s Business Advisory Council was awarded the Workforce Development Award at the Crawford Partnership State of the Vision program, which took place on March 14 at The Hub in Crestline.
SWCD to host native plant workshop
As gardening season arrives, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is hosting a free workshop on native plants on Wednesday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Longview Center located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue in Mansfield.
Firelands FCU receives Diamond Award
Firelands Federal Credit Union (FCU) was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, the annual marketing excellence competition.
Shelby Hospital upgrades CT scanner
OhioHealth Shelby Hospital has installed a new state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) unit. It produces high-quality images, making it easy for radiologists to read the scans.
‘Science of Sound’ to cap concert series
The Renaissance Theatre will host the final concert of its three Teddy Bear Concerts in the 2023-24 Mechanics Bank Education Series on Sunday, April 28, at 2:30 p.m. In partnership with Buckeye Imagination Museum, “The Science of Sound” will be held in Theatre 166, located at 166 Park Avenue West in Mansfield. See, hear, and feel sound waves with this interactive performance featuring audience participation and live musicians from the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra.
Manure pit training aims to save lives
On March 20-21, over 150 local first responders and members of the ag community received specialized manure pit safety and rescue training from Crawford, Marion, Morrow, and Richland county farm bureaus. The training was a result of a partnership between Nationwide and the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) to train first responders, farmers, and agricultural professionals to help protect against manure pit accidents and entrapments.
Galion native running for a cause
Galion native Anthony Lee is off on a globe-trotting running tour as he joins team USO (United Service Organizations) to raise funds for American military families.
