Crawford County
- The Crawford County Fair is adding a motocross event to its lineup this year, featuring pro, pit bike, and ATV classes. The races are scheduled for July 15, with registration from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, practice at 6 pm, and races starting at 7 pm. Entry tickets are $25, and cash prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each class.
- An individual in Crawford County was cited for exceeding the deer bag limit, according to Ohio Cuffs & Collars.
- The Bucyrus City Schools Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m.
Galion
- Galion Inquirer published a reminder that summer is an ideal time for parents to get a state-issued identification card for children and teens, referencing the BMV’s ID R Kids program as a safety resource for parents and law enforcement agencies.
- Avita Health System announced the launch of a new Drug Repository Program at its hospitals in Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario.
- Roberta Mae Scully, a longtime resident of Crestline and mother of three Galion residents, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Regional News impacting Galion & Crawford County
The Richland Transportation Advisory Committee has scheduled a public meeting for July 29.
Several rural Ohio hospitals, including those in Crawford and Richland counties, are on an “at-risk” list under a proposed bill by Donald Trump, according to the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum. These hospitals are considered at-risk due to a combination of high Medicaid patient mix and/or experiencing negative total margins for three consecutive years.
OhioHealth is installing metal detectors at 26 of its care sites, including those in the area, as part of an effort to make facilities weapon-free environments and address the increasing violence in the healthcare industry.
