Polk Township

03/12/2026

The Taylor Road composting facility will be open on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. The facility is located at 545 Taylor Road in Galion. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Yard waste, including limbs, brush, grass clippings and leaves, will be accepted free of charge from City of Galion and Polk Township residents. Chemically treated wood, such as deck material and railroad ties, stones and concrete are not accepted.

2026 dates are:
March 20 and 21
April 17 and 18
May 15 and 16
June 19 and 20
July 17 and 18
August 21 and 22
September 18 and 19
October 16 and 17
November 20 and 21

02/17/2026

February is American Heart Month, a nationwide observance that spotlights cardiovascular disease and the need for more lifesavers. First proclaimed in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, American Heart Month began as a national call to take charge of your heart health—a mission that continues today. Join the Nation of Lifesavers and learn CPR today

https://www.heart.org/en/nation-of-lifesavers

02/17/2026

Reminder of Tonight's Public Meeting @ the Fairgrounds.

Meeting to discuss the Proposed Elimination of Property Tax Meeting

02/11/2026

Meeting to discuss the Proposed Elimination of Property Tax Meeting

01/30/2026

01/23/2026

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF TIME OF THE HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF LAND NAMED IN THE BROOK STREET of POLK TOWNSHIP VACATION

In the matter of the Brook Street vacation petitioned for by Polk Township Trustees.

To the Owners of land named in the Petition and of Legal Record on the Date of its Filing:

You, and Each of You are hereby notified, that on the 5th day of January, 2026, the above named petitioners, filed a petition to vacate a portion of Brook Street. Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Crawford, Township of Polk, being known as Brook Street-(T.R. 287)(50’ R/W) in Gledhill Subdivision, as recorded in plat volume 17, page 46 of the records of Crawford County and being in the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 16 North, Range 21 West.

You are hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners, Crawford County, Ohio has fixed the 12th day of February, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. local time, as the date and time for the public hearing on said petition at the office of the Board of Commissioners, 112 E. Mansfield Street, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820. Complete description may be obtained at Commissioners Office.

Leanna Gosser, Clerk

Board of Commissioners

Crawford County, Ohio

01/02/2026

Polk Township Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting Tuesday January 6th @ 7pm, located at Polk Township 7680 SR 309, Galion OH 44833.

The purpose of this meeting is to swear in Tustees and Accept Fire Levy Resolution for May 2026 Primary Election.

11/22/2025

Winter Safety Awareness Week 2025: November 16 - 22

Pet Safety.

11/21/2025

Good Luck to our local area Football team as they play for a Regional Championship!

Good Luck Tigers!

11/21/2025

Winter Safety Awareness Week 2025: November 16 - 22

Emergency Communications.

11/20/2025

Winter Safety Awareness Week 2025: November 16 - 22

Extreme Cold Ready.

11/19/2025

Winter Safety Awareness Week 2025: November 16 - 22

Winter Safety Tips.