GALION, Ohio — Former Galionite Kimberlyn Blum-Hyclak, author of her first full-length collection of poetry, “In the Garden of Life and Death – A Mother and Daughter Walk” follows the poet through battles with the cancer of her daughter and mother with grace and gratitude. Blum-Hyclak grew up on West Summit Street where her neighbors Ben […]
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Galion’s Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) discussion continues, passes revision
GALION, Ohio — Galion’s city council had a vote-heavy evening at their monthly meeting Tuesday evening. They voted on six ordinances, including the controversial Power Cost Adjuster (PCA) revision. Voted on and passed was the PCA revision of section 18 in ordinance number 2005-37. Section 18 includes a three-step process outlining the PCA’s formula, review […]
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Galion public ghost hunt Saturday night
Wonder who’s walking the halls of Brownella Cottage? The Historic Grace Church? Join BC Paranormal for a Public Ghost Hunt on Saturday, May 16 from 8 p.m. to midnight. You may find the answers to your questions, or leave with many more questions than answers! Spaces are limited, so please call the Galion Historical Society […]
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Donley Ford of Galion to host Drive 4 UR Community event
GALION, Ohio – Donley Ford of Galion, with the assistance of Victoria Carmena, Director of Humane Society serving Crawford County, have planned Drive 4 UR Community in Bucyrus. hosted by Donley Ford Lincoln of Galion on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Crawford County Conservation […]
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Galion High School students make learning about energy fun
GALION, Ohio -Who ever heard of a bicycle powering a hair dryer? It sounds crazy, but Galion High School students showed it could be done during the annual Energy Carnival events at Galion Intermediate School and Galion Primary School. The group of high school students, known as “Teen Green,” was formed back in the 1990s. […]
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Galion students recognized for outstanding accomplishments
GALION, Ohio — The Galion City School District Board of Education recognized a group of Galion High School students during the regular monthly meeting April 16. These students received commendations for their academic, artistic and athletic accomplishments. The 24 high school students receiving Board of Education commendations during the meeting included: Jacob Bash, Distinction of […]
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Nominations for 2015 Galion City Schools Hall of Fame Class now being accepted
GALION, Ohio – The Galion City School District is excited to announce the opening of the nomination process for the 2015 Hall of Fame class. This year’s class will be inducted during the Connections Weekend activities at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. To nominate an alumnus or retired staff member for the Hall of Fame, […]
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Earth Day Fair a hit at Lowe-Volk Park
CRESTLINE, Ohio – Lowe-Volk Park was bustling with visitors Saturday morning during Crawford County Parks District’s first Earth Day Fair. Families played with worms, made mud pies, inspected river animals, fished in the resident pond, and received free trees. Crawford County organizations were on hand to provide resources and information to help visitors become better […]
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NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick added to Pickle Run lineup
GALION, Ohio – Last week the Pickle Run Planning Committee announced another event for the Pickle Run festival’s lineup. “The Galion Pickle Run is going to be an official host of the NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick,” the group’s Facebook page said. Punt, Pass & Kick is a national skills competition for boys and girls […]
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Galion City School District receives Auditor of State award
GALION, Ohio – A recent financial audit of the Galion City School District by the Auditor of State’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Galion City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award. The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon […]