GALION, Ohio – Galion Oktoberfest will celebrate 40 years Sept. 24-25 in historic Uptowne Galion with music, food, rides and games. The entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 on the Main Stage with the John Kennedy Orchestra. This 16-piece big band is one of the favorites in the area and has been entertaining […]
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Galion City School District hires new superintendent
GALION, Ohio – During the Galion City School District Board of Education regular meeting Tuesday evening James Grubbs Jr. was unanimously approved as the new superintendent, to be effective Oct. 1. Grubbs, who comes to Galion from Pioneer Career and Technology Center, according to a press release issued the same evening, brings more than 25 […]
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Jennifer Kuns promoted to assistant vice president at United Bank
GALION, Ohio — Jennifer Kuns has been promoted to the role of assistant vice president at United Bank. Her previous position was banking officer. “My actual duties really aren’t going to change; there’s just more responsibility,” she said. “Jennifer has been responsible for our residential mortgage area for several years and more recently took on […]
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Rachel’s Challenge coming to Galion Middle School Sept. 10
GALION, Ohio – Rachel’s Challenge, a national non-profit organization dedicated to creating safe, connected school environments where learning and teaching are maximized, will bring its message to Galion Middle School Sept. 10. The presentation begins at 7 p.m., and is free for anyone who wishes to attend. “We are very excited to bring this national […]
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Mirror Mirror Salon opens in Galion
GALION, Ohio — A new salon by the name Mirror Mirror Salon opened its doors for business Thursday. Located at 602 B Harding Way West, the salon served as a gathering place Thursday morning for several local officials who welcomed the new business to the area during a ribbon cutting ceremony. Salon owner Katie Adams […]
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Galion Fire Department shows off new aerial truck
GALION, Ohio – Members of the Galion community got up close and personal with the city’s new aerial fire truck on Wednesday during an open house at the Galion Fire Department. “Today is a thank-you to the public. It’s through their tax money we’re able to purchase something like this, and through a lot of […]
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Traveling “Eyes of Freedom” memorial honors Galion grad
GALION, Ohio — Mike Strahle said it’s been a long time coming to have “The Eyes of Freedom” exhibit showcased in the hometown of 1995 Galion graduate, Kendall Ivy II. Strahle, who’s the director of The Eyes of Freedom, said he and his crew travel across the country to display the exhibit, which features life-size […]
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Eyes of Freedom Memorial Exhibit in Galion this week
GALION, Ohio – The Eyes of Freedom Memorial Exhibit will be on display in Galion High School gymnasium starting Monday, Aug. 31 through Friday, Sept. 4. The truck that carries the exhibit will be on display in the parking lot across from Unkarich Stadium during the Tigers home football game the evening of Sept. 4. […]
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Group hopes to manage Galion Airport
GALION, Ohio — “We want to make the airport something the city can be proud of,” said Robert Baxter of the Galion Airport Management Company at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Baxter attended the council meeting as a representative of the company that would like to take control of the airport, with the city’s permission. Baxter […]
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City of Galion updating telephone, e-mail service
GALION, Ohio – City of Galion Safety-Service Director John Swain announced that the City of Galion is in the process of updating telephone and e-mail service. The goal of this new system is to better handle calls coming into the city offices and improve e-mail service. The city will use a new email addresses for […]