GALION, Ohio — Galion City Council is getting serious about attracting businesses to their city. Council is passing legislation and considering new laws that would incentivize investors. During Tuesday’s meeting, council approved legislation that will allow the city to appoint representatives to the Housing Council — a board authorized to establish rules surrounding a Community […]
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If these walls could talk at the Dapper Cabin
LEESVILLE, Ohio — The Dapper Cabin will be the focus of the quarterly Tellin’ Tales installment on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park. This quarterly program offered by the Crawford Park District allows local residents to share in the history of Crawford County. In the 1830’s the Dapper family came to Crawford […]
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Mansfield officials offer business development advice to Destination Galion
GALION — Destination Galion brought in a couple of neighbors Thursday night to discuss business development in the community. Jennifer Kime and Jamie Thompson shared their Downtown Mansfield experiences with Galion citizens, business owners and mayor Tom O’Leary during a meeting at the Gill House. Downtown Mansfield is the heart of the community and the […]
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Roston selected District 6 track coach of the year
GALION — Todd Roston has been selected the 2015 District 6 Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year by the Ohio Association of Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches. Roston was selected for the honor from among all divisions in the district. District 6 is comprised of Erie, Sandusky, Seneca, Huron, Crawford, Richland and Wyandot […]
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Hawkins heading to Ontario
ONTARIO, Ohio — His last coaching project required a complete rebuild. By comparison, Chris Hawkins’ new venture is more reconditioning effort than total overhaul. Pending board approval, Hawkins will be introduced as Ontario’s new football coach early next week. He will succeed Scott Kreger, who stepped down after last season. “I’m excited for this next […]
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Galion ranks among highest for renter’s insurance
GALION, Ohio — A recent national study reveals Galion among the highest ranking Ohio cities in renter’s insurance, with an average of $336 per year, which is 5.7 percent higher than the state’s average. The study was done by ValuePenguin, a research firm from New York City. Neighboring Bucyrus was drastically different, averaging $298 per […]
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Galion French students honor victims of Hurricane Katrina
GALION, Ohio – Galion High School students in Violeta Chinni’s French classes honored the victims of the Hurricane Katrina with a special project done during the National French Week in November, 2015. The ‘Fleur-de-Lis Project,’ along with other planned French class activities, was an extension of the students’ class trip to New Orleans, LA in […]
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Galion sees 14 percent decrease in overall crime in 2015
GALION, Ohio — Galion’s Police Department’s crime statistics from 2014 to 2015 show a decrease in overall crime of 14 percent. “We also had a decrease in service calls last year,” Galion’s Chief of Police Brian Saterfield said. He said in 2014, the police department had 9,864, compared to 9,090 in 2015. “That’s an average […]
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Galion preschool registration starts Feb. 1
GALION, Ohio – The Galion City School District is excited to announce that preschool registration for the 2016-2017 school year begins Monday, Feb. 1. Any interested parents or families can contact the Galion Primary School at 419-468-4010, or visit the school at 478 Portland Way North, to request a registration packet. The Galion Preschool Program […]