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 […]
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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 […]
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Galion Schools announce staggered start
Contact: Cindy Voss Primary School Principal 419-468-4010 voss.cindy@galionschools.org GALION, Ohio – The staff and administrators at the Galion Primary School are excited to welcome back students for the 2015-2016 school year. As in the past, preschool and kindergarten students will begin the school year on a staggered start. The kindergarten schedule for this year’s start […]
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Chris’ Big Plate Diner in Galion a family affair
GALION, Ohio – Galion residents have a new option for breakfast and lunch with the addition of Chris’ Big Plate Diner in the heart of downtown. Located at 217 Harding Way East, the diner’s namesake Chris Armstrong serves as head chef and co-owner with his parents, Scott and Lauri. Chris was flanked by his parents […]
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Galion school: Mandatory fall sports meeting for parents, athletes
GALION, Ohio – Any Galion student entering grades 7-12 planning on participating in the upcoming fall sports season must attend a mandatory, pre-season meeting with a parent or guardian. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Galion High School cafetorium Monday, Aug. 17. Individual team meetings will directly follow the all-student meeting. […]
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Walter & Company Financial Services open doors to new building
GALION, Ohio – Walter & Company Financial Services opened the doors at their new location during a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. Their new location at 451 Harding Way W. in Galion provides room for the business to grow according to Doug Walter, who, along with his wife, oversees the business. Walter said that they were […]
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City of Galion files protest
GALION, Ohio – Galion City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday, in which the city of Galion announced that will it will protest the initiative petition regarding the audit of and refund from the city’s electric fund. Law Director Thomas Palmer explained the protest saying that the proposed ordinance may not be submitted to the […]
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Brush and Palette Art Gallery to host reception
GALION, Ohio – The Brush and Palette Art Gallery in Galion will host a reception for the official opening of The Portrait Club special art exhibit on Friday, Aug. 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The public is invited to meet these talented artists while enjoying their artwork. Music and refreshments will also be […]
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OHSAA to revise school enrollment counts for 2015-16
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association board of directors deliberated Thursday and voted to remove students who attend community schools and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) schools from their local public school enrollment counts. This decision changes the OHSAA’s previous policy and will result in the OHSAA revising and reposting the […]
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Galion passes legislation to purchase fire truck
GALION, Ohio – The Galion Fire Department is officially getting a new aerial fire truck after a special meeting of Galion City Council on Wednesday evening. Council passed an ordinance in a special meeting on Wednesday evening to move forward with the $695,000 purchase of an aerial fire truck for the Galion Fire Department. The […]