Briefs: Wurm's expansion, harm reducting vending machines, Colonel Crawford report

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Wurm’s Woodworking announces $2M expansion

NEW WASHINGTON — Wurm's Woodworking Company (WWC) has expanded its thermoforming operations. The expansion encompasses nearly 20,000 square feet of additional space, a substantial capital investment in cutting-edge molding machinery and equipment, and an overall investment of $2.1 million. Throughout this expansion project, the company has retained all 47 employees.

Co-owner Rick Wurm said the investment has allowed the company to significantly increase its plastic and vinyl upholstery production efficiency. A new plastics production building has been added, designed to enhance operational efficiency by reconfiguring the layout of the entire production line while easing space for future growth of other divisions within the company.

Wurm’s Woodworking has invested $2 million in the construction of a new building in New Washington and the purchase of equipment.
Wurm’s Woodworking has invested $2 million in the construction of a new building in New Washington and the purchase of equipment.

To further bolster its competitive advantage, WWC has made significant investments in state-of-the-art equipment. The company has acquired cutting-edge thermoformers, which will play a pivotal role in enhancing their production of seamless vinyl upholstery used in the golf car seating industry. Additionally, the purchase of fully automated industrial 3-D printers will empower the company to diversify and expand its product offerings.

Harm reduction vending machines now at Bucyrus and Galion Hospitals

Crawford County Public Health has partnered with Avita Health System to provide harm reduction vending machines outside the emergency department entrances at Bucyrus and Galion Hospitals.

These machines provide free, easily accessible life-saving tools and disease prevention supplies. They are stocked with naloxone, fentanyl test strips, at-home COVID-19 test kits, male condoms and female condoms. Community members have 24-hour access to the machines, and all of the items are free. The process is easy — just select the item’s code as if using a standard drink or snack vending machine. No other information is required.

The machines at Bucyrus and Galion Hospitals were installed on Oct. 17. In the first week, 900 free products were distributed to community members, including 199 naloxone, 302 fentanyl test strips, 236 male condoms, 67 female condoms, and 96 at-home COVID-19 test kits.

Crawford County Public Health and Avita Health System have partnered to provide harm reduction vending machines outside the emergency department entrances at Bucyrus and Galion Hospitals.
Crawford County Public Health and Avita Health System have partnered to provide harm reduction vending machines outside the emergency department entrances at Bucyrus and Galion Hospitals.

Harm reduction vending machines help reduce drug overdose deaths, as well as decrease the risk of spreading COVID-19, HIV, Hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections, and more. They have been used in other countries since 1987 when Denmark introduced the first one. They were launched in the United States in 2017 and have grown in prevalence as the overdose crisis has worsened over the last several years.

The machines in Crawford County are funded by the Drug Overdose Prevention Grant and maintained by Project DAWN. Crawford County Public Health stocks the vending machines daily Monday-Friday but cannot guarantee availability of products.

Colonel Crawford financial report available

NORTH ROBINSON — The Colonel Crawford Local Schools GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) 2023 financial statements are available for inspection during regular office hours at the Board of Education, 2303 Ohio 602, North Robinson.

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