GALION – The Galion City Schools, with the cooperation of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC), is excited to announce the launch of the new ROAR Before and After School Program. ROAR, which stands for Resources, Opportunities, Achievement, and Readiness, is the result of the district’s work with MOESC to secure two 21st Century Community Learning […]
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Galion-Crestline Chamber hosts holiday open house & auction virtually through Dec. 3
GALION – The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to hold their “Annual Holiday Open House and Auction” as a virtual online auction only in 2020. This event was established in 2004 and is the largest non-dues income generator for the chamber each year. This event allows the chamber to keep their […]
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Baldinger to take over as new Galion auditor on Nov. 28
GALION — Mayor Tom O’Leary announced Wednesday the appointment of Gail Baldinger as City Auditor. Baldinger will fill the unexpired term of Brian Treisch, who is resigning effective on Nov. 27 due to health and personal reasons. Baldinger’s appointment begins at midnight on Nov. 28. The term runs through Dec. 31, 2021. Baldinger had been […]
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Galion Intermediate School earns award for positive behaviors programs
GALION — The Galion City Schools is excited to announce that the Galion Intermediate School has received the Bronze Award for its success with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for the second year in a row. PBIS involves teaching students expected behaviors in a consistent and positive way, modeling and acknowledging those behaviors, and […]
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Ratliff appointed Board Chair for First Federal Community Bank
Bucyrus, OH — Brad Murtiff, President and CEO of First Federal Community Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dawn Ratliff as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Community Investors Bancorp, Inc. and First Federal Community Bank. Mr. Murtiff states, “Following the recent Shareholder meeting, we always hold reorganizational meetings, and in that […]
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Galion Primary earns Gold Award for positive behavior programs
GALION — The Galion City Schools is excited to announce that the Galion Primary School has received the Gold Award for its success with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). PBIS involves teaching students expected behaviors in a consistent and positive way, modeling and acknowledging those behaviors, and helping all students meet expectations and be […]
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Forest Friends program popular at Crawford Park District
GALION — The Crawford Park District’s new pre-kindergarten program, Forest Friends, is going well, according to organizers. Led by new naturalist, Chelsea Gottfried, 4- and 5-year-olds are immersing themselves in the outdoors. From exploring the creeks and woodlands, to playing in leaves and learning about everything nature, the Forest Friends – and Chelsea – are […]
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Galion Board of Education recognizes outstanding student achievements
GALION — The Galion City Schools Board of Education recognized outstanding student achievement during its regular meeting on Nov. 17. The first group recognized was the four-time State qualifying Boys Golf team, and team members Matt McMullen, Spencer Keller, Nick McMullen, Max Longwell, Bronson Dalenberg, Logan Keller, assistant coach Justin McMullen, and head coach Bryce […]
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Park National Bank announces retirement of Division President Don Stone
BUCYRUS – Park National Bank announced Wednesday that Division President Don Stone will retire in December. Stone joined the bank as a commercial lender in 1996 and has been a division president since 2001. Under his leadership, the bank grew its position as a top community bank, providing deposits, loans, trust services and investment management […]
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Col. Crawford 4th graders’ arts night goes virtual
NORTH ROBINSON – During previous school years, Hannah Crawford Elementary has hosted its 4th grade students along with their parents for an arts night. However, as with most events this year, the arts night has gone virtual. Sarah Galat, the elementary art teacher said all 74 students in 4th grade received some air dry clay […]