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The final date for payment of Crawford County first half real estate taxes, without penalty, is Friday, Feb. 6. Parking spaces for taxpayers will be available on the north side of the county administration building.

The Treasurer’s office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A drop box is available at the courthouse entrance.

Tax payers may also pay at any United Bank or Bucyrus First Federal Community Bank in Crawford County through February 6. Mailed payments must be postmarked by Feb. 6.

Payments can be made with a credit card over the phone or on the internet. There is a charge for this service. Please have your tax bill and credit card information available. Call 1-855-825-0556 or log onto www.crawford-co.org and select TREASURER and INTERNET PAYMENT.

You may also use an electronic check on the internet only. Have both your credit card information and your checkbook information available.

If you have any questions, please call county treasurer Gary Cole at 1-800-589-5744 or 419-562-7861 or email at treasurer@crawford-co.org.