The top 12 spellers from Crawford, Morrow and Richland counties will compete in the Tri-County Spelling Bee at Mid-Ohio ESC on Feb. 11. Competition for the 36 spellers in grades 4 to 8 begins at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

Each speller receives a certificate and the champion and first runner-up will be awarded trophies.

Staff report