GALION — The interim has been removed from Ryan Strange’s title. Strange will take on the role of Chief of Police for the Galion Police Department. The change will take place effective immediately according to a Monday afternoon press release from Matt Echelberry, Communications Director for the City of Galion. “I look forward to the […]
From the City of Galion, Special to Crawford Source
Galion Fire & EMS recertified with a Class 3 rating
GALION — The Galion Fire & EMS Department was recently recertified with a Class 3 rating by the Insurance Services Office. Out of 48,642 fire departments in the U.S., 10 percent have a Class 3 rating or better. An improved ISO rating results in lowered premiums for home, property, and commercial building insurance. Reductions are […]
Galion announces leaf collection schedule
GALION — The Galion Service Department will begin leaf collection later this week. City residents may rake leaves into the tree lawn in front of their homes for pick up. Crews try to hit each neighborhood every 7-10 days depending on manpower. Do not park vehicles directly in front of leaf piles. Please avoid putting […]
Concrete barrier wall set as part of Ohio 598 widening project
GALION — Work continues on the State Route 598 widening project, from the Carter Drive intersection to Brandt Road, according to Matt Echelberry, Communications Director for the City of Galion. Beginning this week, crews will be setting a concrete barrier wall for a traffic pattern shift at the end of this week, Echelberry said. Crews […]
Section of Brandt Road to close in Galion April 13
GALION — Starting Wednesday, April 13, Brandt Road between State Route 598 and Galion Leesville Road, will have daytime closures for storm sewer installation, according to Matt Echelberry, Communications Director for the City of Galion Weather permitting, work will be completed on April 15, Echelberry said. The closure will occur from 7 a.m. to 6 […]
Assistance grant available to Galion utility customers
GALION — A utility assistance grant is now available to Galion utility customers. The City of Galion is using remaining CARES Act dollars to fund the program and has partnered with United Way of North Central Ohio to administer it. Funding is capped at $300 per utility account and is available to both residential and […]
SAFER grant will add 3 firefighters to Galion Fire & EMS
GALION – The Galion Fire & EMS Department has been awarded a SAFER grant funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant aims to help fire departments increase or maintain the number of trained, front line firefighters. Galion was one of 20 departments nationwide to be selected […]
