GALION, Ohio – Join historian, lecturer, and author Kenneth Hammontree as he returns to Galion Public Library with another of his celebrated “Living History” performances. On Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m., Hammontree will become Andrew Carnegie, the man who funded over 3,000 libraries. Patrons are invited to sample Carnegie’s life and learn how he […]
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Snow emergencies for March 27
Snow Emergencies for surrounding counties are as follows. Snow Emergency Classifications LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously. LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is […]
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Galion’s Whistle Stop Café under new ownership
GALION, Ohio — Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce members, Mayor Thomas O’Leary and other community members welcomed new ownership to the Whistle Stop Café in Galion. Friday, A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday for Charlotte Larson who recently purchased the restaurant from the previous owner. When Larson was asked to be the new owner […]
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Triplett Appointed to Galion City Council
The Galion City Council appointed Mark Triplett, a lifelong Galion resident, to fill the seat left vacant by Steve Rowan. Rowan, representative for Galion’s second ward, abruptly resigned on March 4 during a Utilities Committee meeting. His decision followed debate over supplying water to residents on land annexed by the city in 2003. Council members […]
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Galion senior named National Merit finalist
GALION, Ohio – Galion High School senior Jacob Bash has been named a Finalist in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Certificate of Merit from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, has been presented by High School Principal Ron Williams to this scholastically talented senior. In addition to an outstanding academic […]
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Galion High School Performing Arts to present ‘Leader of the Pack’
GALION, Ohio – The Galion High School (GHS) Performing Arts department will present its performance of “The Leader of the Pack, The Elle Greenwich Story,” March 27, 28 and 29. All performances will take place at the uptown Galion Community Theater. The show is a biography of Elle Greenwich and her rise to fame as […]
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Galion City School District mourns loss of student
GALION, Ohio – The Board of Education, administration and staff of the Galion City School District said recently they were saddened to learn of the passing of fourth grade student Gage Berry. Gage, age 9, was killed when a train struck the vehicle in which he was a passenger. The accident occurred March 21 on Township […]
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Galion students bolster brainpower with school breakfast
GALION, Ohio – Children who eat breakfast at school start the day ready to learn, which is reflected in higher test scores and better classroom behavior. However, only half of the children who eat lunch at school also eat school breakfast, according to the Food Research and Action Council. To garner increased participation […]
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Crestline Council appoints Tina Swartz
CRESTLINE, Ohio – The Crestline Village Council appointed Tina M. Swartz to council during a special council meeting on March 16. Crestline Village Council President Clayton J. Herold said in an email to press, ” Tina has been a resident of Crestline for many years and holds a master’s degree in social work from The Ohio State […]
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Galion second graders experience international culture
GALION, Ohio – America has been called the cultural “melting pot.” Second grade students in Cindy Conner’s class had a chance to experience a little piece of culture during International Day. The purpose of International Day was to show students examples of how food needs are met in various cultures. Students had been studying cultures […]