GALION — Galion Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they believe is responsible “for a theft of clothes from the Jefferson St. Laundry mat.” According to GPD authorities, the male subject has not been charged with anything. “We don’t even know if he’s from the area. We’re just looking […]
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Portland Way South reopens to local traffic
GALION — Portland Way South in Galion reopened to local traffic at the end of the day on Wednesday — nearly two months ahead of schedule, according to city officials. Buckeye Excavating & Construction, the project contractor, has completed the reconstruction and paving of 0.8 miles on Portland Way South, from Grove Avenue to the […]
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Luke Garverick finds his voice through #Maythefourthbewithyou
GALION — Third grader Luke Garverick finally found his voice on Thursday, May 4. Maybe it was “the force.” “Luke doesn’t talk, not even eye-contact,” Galion Intermediate teacher Marsha Garverick, who is Luke’s mother, said. “Not until recently, at least.” Garverick said her son has always been a silent, almost mute, child. But after he […]
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Special group of Galion students showcase science projects
GALION – Nine Galion High School students in Sara Lutz’s special education classroom showcased their science projects during a special event April 15. Lutz, who originally invited a small group of parents, district staff and administration, wanted her students to present their projects to a small group. What she was not expecting was an outpouring […]
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Galion Schools hosting internet safety for parents seminar on May 17
GALION – The Galion City School District is hosting an internet safety seminar designed specifically for parents and adults only Tuesday, May 17. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Galion High School gymnasium and is free and open to the general public, including non-school parents and adults. Jesse Weinberger, a nationally recognized […]
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Galion Key Club members host reading fair at Galion Primary
GALION – Blankets, snacks and books were scattered throughout the Galion Primary School gymnasium floor for a special event April 29. Twenty-three Galion High School Key Club members spent the day with the youngest Tigers during the annual Reading Fair. The event is a daylong activity involving every class at the Primary School. Students visited […]
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Galion BOE approves coaches for new prep soccer programs
GALION – The Galion City School District Board of Education approved the hiring of coaches Thursday night for the newly created boys and girls soccer programs at Galion High School. John Stewart was approved as the new boys soccer coach and Eric Palmer will lead the girls soccer program for the Tigers. Both coaches have […]
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Candlelight vigil for Galion principal’s son set for tonight
GALION – A candlelight vigil will be held for Kaden Allerding at 8:30 p.m. in the Galion Middle School parking lot Thursday, April 28. Kaden is the son of Galion Middle School Principal Jennifer Allerding. He was recently diagnosed with cancer and underwent a surgical procedure to remove a tumor. Kaden will turn 2 in […]
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Galion students earn regional honors in state art competition
GALION – The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition is the premier student art competition in the state. Approximately 12,000 pieces of original artwork were entered at the regional level, from which 2,500 were selected to move on to the state judging. From there, 350 pieces were selected for the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition and […]