According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, they received a call around 6:30 pm from a neighbor saying there was smoke coming from a residence on Western Avenue in North Robinson. According to Anchor Broadcasting, Whetstone Township fire department was paged. Later Bucyrus, Dallas, Holmes, and Liberty Township Fire Departments were also paged. Med-Corp Ambulance Service was also dispatched to the scene.

Cathy Gerber, manager of communications at Whirlpool, stated that at approximately 7 pm on June 24, lightning struck the main substation of the plant. According to Anchor Broadcasting, power was completely lost to the entire plant. Because of the power loss second shift employees were sent home around 8 pm.

When the damage was assessed, it was determined that power would probably not be restored until 1 or 2 am. So management decided to cancel third shift production. Power was restored around midnight and there was no major damage. Production then resumed as normal Wednesday morning.

Among subjects discussed by the board, commendations were given to Sarah Henize for her fourth place finish at the state meet and Jackie Fruth for volunteer work in helping two seniors pass the math portion of the ninth grade proficiency test.

According to Anchor Broadcasting, the board also recognized Norma Frost, Colette Hudson, Bonnie Ley, and Doug Tima for their dedication as they retire from the school district. After discussing staff positions and donations the board went into executive session to discuss personnel items before adjourning the meeting.

According to Anchor Broadcasting, the tour will be one and a half miles in length. It will start at the beginning of the Sandusky River and end at the new Nature Center, which is still under construction. The hike will include hills and steps and all those wishing to take part should meet at the bulletin board.

Almost 30 antique cars were parked around the square, much to the delight of many. According to Anchor Broadcasting, the Sandusky River Valley chapter, based in Tiffin, of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America was taking a tour through town. Each of the cars only had either one or two cylinders.

One couple Tony and Carol Paradise from Holt, Michigan, who owned a 1909 Buick, said that the tour would take a day-trip in different directions. Yesterday's tour happened to be of Bucyrus. They were going to see Cooper's Mill, the mural, and other local sites.

The university expects its enrollment to be between 1,500 and 1,600 students. Many of those students will have the opportunity to live in a new fifty-unit apartment complex.

They are expecting to see more students from the Cleveland Canton area in the future with only a slight growth in the number of commuter students. Plans are under way to construct a new building for classrooms, offices, and labs. The university would also like to expand its 4-year degree program.

In response to that problem, the Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission has started a Summer Crisis Program from a grant they received to assist eligible households. The program began on June 3, and will end August 31.

This program has made air conditioners available to people whose illnesses will be aggravated by the heat. In addition, those people are also eligible for payment of up to $175 for their electric service.

Applications are being processed in Crawford County from 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. An appointment can be made at the Crawford Center at 352 South Street, Galion, or by calling 800-854-4020 or 419-462-5121.

In Marion County, contact the Marian Clark Center at 1183 Bellefontaine Avenue, Marion, or by calling 740-383-2154.

The concerts will be held every Sunday evening at 7 with the last concert on August 4th. Everyone is asked to bring their own chairs for the concerts.

The concerts are being sponsored by Anchor Broadcasting, Achtermann Insurance, Wise Funeral Service, Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, Martin Realty, First Federal Community Bank of Bucyrus and Bucyrus Kiwanis Club.

The Akron Beacon Journal reported on Tuesday, June 25, the Office of Budget and Management's move could violate the Ohio Constitution if public school districts are forced to borrow money to balance their own budgets, several school officials told the newspaper. A story in the AP says, there were no numbers available to show the total dollars being withheld from schools.

Tim Keen, Governor Bob Taft's assistant budget director, said OBM is reviewing every payment above $2,500 and has the right to withhold payments for up to 30 days. The state's fiscal year ends June 30. Keen would not say when the state would make its payments.

Treasurers around the state have determined that at least seven counties are affected: Cuyahoga, Tuscarawas, Mercer, Union, Stark, Washington and Wyandot. There are at least 61 city, village, local and vocational school districts in those counties. Click here to read more of this story from the AP.

Galion Red Cross Reschedules Swim Lessons
The Galion Red Cross swim lessons have again been rescheduled from their original June 25th date to July the 1st, according to Anchor Broadcasting.

The lessons will still be given at Heise Park and will run through July 18th. If you have any questions feel free to call 419-468-5611.

There will be a great view of the fireworks, free food, a live reenactment, games, and fun, according to Anchor Broadcasting. The entire community is invited to take part in the celebration so don't miss out.

Spraying will occur one or two evenings a week, depending on the weather.

Bucyrus officials are asking residents to check that they are not providing breeding grounds for the mosquitoes. Prime areas to look for are places where water can set, including old tires or plugged spouting.

The public is invited to attend with their pets.

The focus will be on the Revolutionary and Civil War eras and will feature tours, exhibits, demonstrations, antique and yard sales. According to Anchor Broadcasting, re-enactments will also take place at the event scheduled for 11 am to 5 pm at 132 South Union Street in Galion.

Proceeds from the day will be used for the preservation of Brownella Cottage and Museum.