MarionMade!: Durains provide loving home for foster kids
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Crystal and Devin Durain are changing lives one foster child at a time. The family opened their hearts and their home to children in need seven years ago as foster parents through Marion County Children Services.
“We had difficulty conceiving at first, and we were planning to adopt,” said Crystal. “We took a class on working with families and our vision changed. We both felt pulled to help families as a whole.”
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GALION POLICE REPORTS
Feb. 4
Police investigated an alleged domestic dispute that was reported in the 300 block of North Market Street. A female accused a male subject of hitting her.
Police investigated an alleged domestic dispute that was reported in the 100 block of South Jefferson Street. A female told police a male subject grabbed her by the neck. Police reported that marks were visible. Information was taken for a report.
Galion Fire Department EMS and Crawford County Coroner were dispatched to a residence on Fortney Avenue after receiving a report of a deceased individual. The deceased was transported to a local funeral home.
Dec 24, 2020
The members of Steve Young Memorial Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police have been very fortunate to be able to lend a helping hand to those in need of some Christmas cheer this Holiday season, even during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Children from each elementary school in Marion County were chosen by the schools to participate in the annual Cops and Kids event at Meijer on December 5, 2020.Children were able to go shopping with a Marion law enforcement officer and get essentials and also gifts for themselves and family members.
“Our members look forward to doing this every year and I would guess that we have more fun and get more out of this experience than the kids” said Marion FOP President Jim Fitsko.
Dec 24, 2020
The members of Steve Young Memorial Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police have been very fortunate to be able to lend a helping hand to those in need of some Christmas cheer this Holiday season, even during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Children from each elementary school in Marion County were chosen by the schools to participate in the annual Cops and Kids event at Meijer on December 5, 2020.Children were able to go shopping with a Marion law enforcement officer and get essentials and also gifts for themselves and family members.
“Our members look forward to doing this every year and I would guess that we have more fun and get more out of this experience than the kids” said Marion FOP President Jim Fitsko.