LUCAS, Ohio — As his team limped back to the locker room after last week’s disheartening 41-0 loss to Division VII No. 1 Danville, Lucas coach Scott Spitler was looking forward to Week 10 —and beyond. The Cubs already clinched a home playoff game before the first snap was taken in Danville, according to Drew […]
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Supporters fill Heise Park for 6th grader fighting cancer
GALION, Ohio — Both sides of Heise Park Lane in Galion filled Wednesday evening as students, teachers, friends and family members waited in anticipation to see Melanie Wheeler — a sixth grader fighting cancer. What happened at Heise Park Wednesday was a culmination of last-minute planning to surprise Melanie, who was diagnosed with cancer last […]
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Hydroponic supplies now available at new Galion business
GALION, Ohio — Green Thumb Hydroponics and Garden Center was officially welcomed as Galion’s latest addition to the city’s growing small business sector on Tuesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new business, owned by Annisa Zorns, sells organic feed, soil, flood tables, lights and other outdoor gardening equipment. Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce President Joe Kleinknecht […]
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Galion approves legislation to hire public information officer
GALION, Ohio — Galion’s city council approved two pieces of divisive legislation Tuesday evening that would allow the city to appoint and fund a public information officer. The legislation passed after a final reading by six votes in favor and one “nay” vote. Fourth ward council member Susan Bean voted against the ordinance, stating after […]
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Galion volleyball season ends at district tourney
ATTICA, Ohio — The Galion girls volleyball bus pulled into home just before midnight Wednesday. The Tigers had to be tired, and at least a little discouraged. Their season ended in a four-game district semifinal loss to second-seeded Huron. Still, coach Jaime Valentine’s team authored a valiant effort before falling 25-17, 25-20, 23-25, 25-23 at […]
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Registration accepted to OSU-Michigan tailgate party
GALION, Ohio — The annual Buckeye tradition continues and registration has begun for the Avita/United Way of Crawford County tailgate party in Galion, the morning of the Ohio State-Michigan game. The United Way of Crawford County will sponsor the fundraiser around this year’s football game on Saturday, Nov. 28 beginning at 9 a.m. This year’s […]
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2 candidates run for Galion’s treasurer position
GALION, Ohio — Two candidates are running for Galion’s open treasurer’s seat while treasurer Paula Durbin seeks an at-large seat on Galion city council. Here’s a closer look at the two candidates vying for the position: William Comerford Comerford, a Galion resident since 2003, said he is ready to become more involved with the community […]
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Galion offers flu clinic Oct. 31
GALION, Ohio — The Galion City Health Department will offer its last flu clinic of the year on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to noon at Grace Point Church. Costumes are encouraged at this Boo to the Flu event. Kids will receive a special treat for saying Boo to the Flu. Those with questions […]
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2 vying for Galion’s 3rd ward city council seat
GALION, Ohio — Current council member for Galion’s third ward Mike Richart is running for his second term and is opposed by Jim Hedges. Jim Hedges “I sincerely want to make a difference. I’m not just talking about making a difference, I want to make a difference,” said Hedges. The lifelong Galion resident who received […]