Morrow County to be served by UWNCO
A realignment of Ohio United Way regions by the national United Way network has resulted in United Way of North Central Ohio (UWNCO) being designated as the body responsible for work in Morrow County. Dissolution of the nonprofit entity previously known as United Way of Morrow County has been completed through the office of the Ohio Attorney General and all assets have been converted.
Fire chief talks funding for volunteer department
Selover Public Library in Chesterville held its third “Officially Speaking” event on March 27. Big Walnut Joint Fire District Chief Ben Lovell joined a small group of Chesterville, Marengo, and Sparta residents to enjoy some light refreshments and to talk about himself and his role as a firefighter and a local fire chief.
MORROW COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CALLS
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School board honors art exhibitors
At its March 22 meeting, the Mount Gilead Exempted Village Schools Board of Election recognized four Park Avenue Elementary students for their exhibits at the Ohio Art Education Association’s (OAEA) Young People’s Art Exhibition.
HelpLine receives proclamation from Mt. Gilead mayor
Mount Gilead Mayor Donna Carver welcomed HelpLine Violence Prevention Program Manager Felicia Robinson and Amanda Acker, HelpLine SARN advocate, at the April 1 Village Council meeting.
Nelson sworn in as new EMA director
Morrow County’s new Emergency Management Director (EMA) Michael Nelson was sworn in at the April 1 Board of Commissioners meeting.
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.
Artapolooza festival set to return
Spring has sprung and for our local art teachers, this means art show season. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) is excited to host its annual Artapolooza Fine Arts Festival from April 12-17 at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center at 890 W. Fourth St. in Mansfield.
Five to be honored at annual alumni banquet
At this year’s 94th annual Cardington-Lincoln Alumni Association Banquet, four alumni will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame as its 22nd class, and one citizen will become an honorary alumnus.
