22-05-2025
Memorial Day observances planned in Crawford County
Here is a listing of public Memorial Day observances as reported to The Meadville Tribune:
If your community is holding an observance, email tribune@ for inclusion in a future publication.
• The Kiwanis Club of Conneaut Lake will hold an observance Monday at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park. Invocation and benediction will be given by Bruce Davis of Norrisville Community Church. Speaker will be retired Brigadier General Patricia Genung, Amy Detelich will sing the national anthem, and Jordan Vaughn will play 'Taps.' American Legion Post No. 587 will present the colors. The event can be viewed on the Conneaut Lake Historical Society Facebook page.
• Richmond Township will hold an observance Monday at 10 a.m. at the Township Recreation Building, 30031 Route 408. The observance will include a roll call of township veterans and active servicemen and servicewomen. Patriotic music will be provided by Shawn Amy, pastoral duties will be performed by Pastor Harry Zurasky, and master of ceremonies will be Ray Crocker. Guest speaker will be Staff Sgt. Jonathan Campbell.
• The city of Meadville's Memorial Day events are set to begin Monday with a 10 a.m. parade. The observance begins at 11 in Diamond Park and continues until noon when Meadville-area churches traditionally toll their bells. Portions of parade streets will close around 9:30 and reopen shortly after the parade. Diamond Park itself will be closed to traffic from around 9 until noon.
