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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
United Way of Crawford County kicks of 2015 campaign on Sept. 8
The United Way of Crawford County is planning its kickoff events for its 2015 Give Where You Live Campaign. The campaign gets under way on Sept. 8, with the Old 30 BBQ Dine To Donate Challenge at the Bucyrus Golf Club. From 11 a,.m. to noon, 15 percent of sales will go to the United […]
Code of conduct an issue for Galion board of education
GALION, Ohio — Code of conduct was a disputed topic at Thursday’s Galion Board of Education. Athletic Director Kyle Baughn presented the board his revised code of conduct which applies to all student athletes within the district as well as marching band and show tunes members. Baughn said that the policy is meant to prevent […]
