Crestline a stop on proposed Amtrak line
By Andrew Carter - acarter@aimmediamidwest.com
Derrick L. James, right, senior manager of government affairs for Amtrak, makes the announcement that the Village of Crestline has been selected as a stop on Amtrak’s proposed 3-C Corridor passenger rail line that would link Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati. He spoke during a press conference on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Crestline Village Hall. Crestline Mayor Linda Horning Pitt, left, said she believes the proposed service will benefit the local economy.
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CRESTLINE The Village of Crestline has been selected to be a stop on the proposed Amtrak passenger rail line that would connect Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati.
Funding secured for Phase 2 of Crestline Community Enhancement Plan
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This is a rendering of the new welcome signs that will be installed at the entrances to the Village of Crestline. The Crestline Community Development Team raised $8,960 to update all four “Welcome to Crestline” signs located on County Road 330 and Ohio 61. Crestline VFW Post 2920, the Crestline Railroad Community Center, and Park National Bank donated to the project.
Courtesy photo | Crestline Community Development Team
CRESTLINE The Crestline Community Development Team (Crestline CDT) has completed a fundraising campaign to pay for the installation of new signage at the entrances to the village.
Community Foundation awards $322,644 in COVID-19 grant funding
Lisa Workman
BUCYRUS Since the coronavirus pandemic emerged in March, The Community Foundation for Crawford County has awarded COVID-19 Emergency Response grants and some regular competitive grants to local charitable organizations and municipalities.
These awards totaled $322,644 and included the following recipients, according to a press release issued by Foundation President Lisa Workman.
Workman noted that COVID-19 Emergency Response grants were awarded to the following entities:
• Bucyrus Outreach and Restoration Network (BORN) $10,000 towards emergent housing, prescriptions, work readiness, barrier removal and administrative costs
• Crawford County Community Concert Association $5,000 relief support towards the booking of performers for future concerts
These awards totaled $322,644 and included the following recipients:
COVID-19 Emergency Response grants went to the following:
⢠Bucyrus Outreach and Restoration Network (BORN) â $10,000 towards emergent housing, prescriptions, work readiness, barrier removal and administrative costs
⢠Crawford County Community Concert Association - $5,000 relief support towards the booking of performers for future concerts
⢠Emmanuelâs Bread - $12,500 for Crestline Schools Weekend Food Backpack Program and Emergency Food Pantry
⢠Humane Society Serving Crawford County - $1,000 towards operational funds.
⢠Avita Health Foundation - $10,000 for pandemic related health care preparation and services.
⢠YMCA of Bucyrus-Tiffin, Inc. - $10,000 for relief efforts for childcare.
⢠Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio - $1,000 for meals for Crawford County guest families.