GALION, Ohio – Many students at Galion Middle School struggle to meet academic requirements because many of their basic needs outside the school day are not met. Teachers and administrators witness the challenges students face everyday, and decided to take action by opening a School Store at the Middle School. The School Store is free […]
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Galion looking to slash bed tax for new hotel
GALION, Ohio — With the construction of a 70-bed hotel in Galion on the horizon, city council members considered a resolution that would make the city more competitive for attracting hotels in the future. The resolution passed its first reading Tuesday night unanimously. “It really, quite honestly, is designed to lower a tax that’s not […]
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Lucas holds off Crestline
LUCAS, Ohio — Emily Niswander didn’t play like a freshman Tuesday night. A 5-foot-5 point guard, Niswander came off the Lucas bench to score a game-high 12 points and the Cubs held on for a 33-21 win over Crestline in Mid-Buckeye Conference action at the Cub Cave. Niswander added a team-high seven rebounds, five steals […]
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Crawford SWCD board reorganizes 2016 schedule
BUCYRUS, Ohio — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors has reorganized for 2016. Rose Hartschuh is the chairperson; Nathan Brause is vice-chair, Andrew Eichhorn is secretary; Tom Miller is treasurer; and Kent Stuckey is fiscal agent. Board meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. The […]
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Galion High School hosts financial aid workshop
GALION, Ohio – The Galion High School guidance department will be hosting a Financial Aid meeting and workshop on Saturday, Jan. 23. The event, which begins promptly at 9 a.m. at the high school, is free and open to college-bound seniors and their parents. Matt Moreau, Director of Financial Aid at The Ohio State University-Marion, […]
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Crawford County indictments released, new website announced
BUCYRUS, Ohio — Crawford County Prosecutor Matt Crall released a list of 25 new indictments for January on Tuesday. The list includes Arrendondo Nockolas, who was charged with two counts of illegal assembly and possession of chemicals for manufacturing drugs, a third degree felony; possession of drugs, a second degree felony; and having weapons under […]
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Galion Law Director had a busy 2015
GALION, Ohio — Galion Law Director Thomas Palmer was busier in 2015 than he was in 2014. According to his annual report, Palmer’s office helped with 1,189 cases in 2015 — an 11 percent increase from 1,074 in 2014. Although those numbers represent a relatively small percentage increase on paper, in reality, Palmer said 2015’s […]
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Galion students salute BOE, welcome new member
GALION, Ohio – Grant Garverick was sworn in as the newest member of the Galion City Schools board of education during Thursday night’s meeting. Re-elected members Brian Carson, Dennis Long and Brian Owens were also sworn in for their new terms. Long was elected as president and Brian Carson as vice president for 2016. Other […]
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Galion launches Student-of-the-Month program
GALION, Ohio — Galion High School has started a new Student-of-the-Month program for the 2015-2016 school year with the focus on positive character traits. Each month, students are given the definition of that specific trait. Teachers watch for students that are demonstrating the character trait and are able to nominate a student at the end […]
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Galion’s ‘Paws on Pawns’ chess program starts 2nd year with 90 students
GALION, Ohio – One successful move has led to another for the Galion Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization. Last year the PTO’s “Paws on Pawns” after-school chess club was a solid success, prompting the group to renew the proram for a second year. It began again on Jan. 7 with more than 90 students participating in what […]