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Coming home after prison is tough. For rural Ohioans, it can be even harder
This article was originally published on Feb. 27, 2024. Brenda Hart was released from West Central Community Correctional Facility in Marysville, 30 miles north of Columbus, in November. But she wasn’t able to go home, at least not in the way she hoped. She couldn’t find housing in Marengo...
Area teachers go to camp to learn more about manufacturing and technology careers
This summer educators from districts in Crawford, Morrow and Richland counties had the opportunity to participate in the second annual Teacher Boot Camps. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center's Business Advisory Council and Workforce Development and Chamber of Commerce partners in each county organize the programs to show teachers what goes on behind the scenes in businesses and manufacturing in each county through tours of local facilities.
Oregon’s Morrow County Fair is Free for Everyone
For 111 years, Morrow County has held one of the best small-town fairs in Oregon, along with the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo. This year, it’ll run Aug. 14-17 at the fairgrounds in Heppner. The 2024 theme is “Admiration for Generations.” Thanks to generous sponsors and the Fair Board, admission...
Fatal crash in Morrow County under investigation by Ohio State Highway Patrol
MORROW COUNTY, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Mt. Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 95, near Township Road 14, Morrow County, on June 26, 2024, at approximately 11:59 p.m. Joe Lee Bolton, 66, of Fredericktown, Ohio,...
Fredericktown man dies after Morrow County head-on collision
A Fredericktown man died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 11:59 a.m. on June 26 on State Route 95 in Franklin Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that Joe Lee Bolton succumbed to his injuries after being transported to Morrow County Hospital. According to...
Fredericktown man killed killed in crash in Morrow County
Franklin Township- The Mt. Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a. two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on June 26, 2024 at approximately 11 :59 p.m. on State. Route 95, Mile Post 13 near Township Road 14, Morrow County. Joe Lee Bolton, age 66 of Fredericktown, Ohio...
Church celebrating 200 years
Much of Gilead Friends Church history is linked with Mount Gilead and Morrow County history. The following account of the church by Walter R. Furbay highlights its beginning in 1824, which is the same year the first lots were laid out in Mount Gilead, then called Whetstone. More early history of Mount Gilead, Cardington and Morrow County can be found in the 1880 “History of Morrow County and Ohio” illustrated edition.
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