GALION, Ohio – Wendy Zucal, Executive Director of the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, will describe restoring Dennison’s old, formerly abandoned rail depot into a popular museum and tourist attraction, “Dreamsville USA,” in a presentation to be made in Galion on March 5. Zucal will discuss what a depot restoration means in terms of community value, […]
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Snow emergency status: Sunday, Feb. 22
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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Ashland man claims $1 million lottery ticket sold at Galion store
The owner of a $1 million “Mega Millions” ticket has been identified, solving the mystery of who is the area’s next millionaire. Danial Brown of Ashland, Ohio has officially claimed his winnings at the Ohio Lottery’s Columbus office. According to Ohio Lottery Public Information Officer Marie Kilbane, Brown filed his claimant form on Tuesday. “Now all […]
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Edward Allen Moore appointed to Crestline Village Council
Edward Allen Moore was appointed to Crestline Village Council on Feb. 18. Moore has been a Crestline resident since 1960 and is a 1974 graduate of Crestline High School. He is a semi-retired painting contractor who is active in the Crestline/Galion Masonic Temple and secretary for the Fraternal Order of Eagles 859 in Crestline. Moore […]
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Area swimmers ready for district action at Bowling Green
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Matt Wade worked up a lather at last week’s sectional swim meet. When Madison’s excitable coach wasn’t racing alongside the Malabar Middle School pool, he was celebrating another personal record with one of his swimmers. In all, 16 Rams combined for 36 PRs and 10 advanced to Friday’s Division II district meet […]
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Michael Herman Harris
Michael Herman Harris, 19, of Galion passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus after a short term battle with cancer. He was born August 18, 1995 in Galion and was the son of Philip and Jodi (Hancock) Harris both of Galion. Michael was a 2014 graduate of Galion High School. […]
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IB-Tech employees donate to United Way of Crawford County
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Michele Hoffman, IB-Tech Accountant and Community Relations Committee Chair, presented United Way of Crawford County Executive Director Amber Wertman, with a check for nearly $1,000. United Way of Crawford County was pleased to accept the generous donation towards the “Live United” Campaign from IB-Tech employees. The employees held dress down days, […]
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Nine-year-old Galion boy buys toys for children in hospital
GALION, Ohio – Dylan Britt thought of a better idea when his mom instructed him to pick up his toys in his room. The 9-year-old suggested selling them in a garage sale to raise money for children in the hospital instead. Moved by this idea, his parents, Jodie and Shawn Britt, along with his two […]
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New look for boys basketball tournament
MANSFIELD — The Division I sectional tournament will be contested at a new venue and the cast of characters has changed significantly. The Northwest District adopted a super sectional format for the first time this season. Instead of seeding each sectional tournament independently, coaches seeded every team in the district. When they gathered for Sunday’s […]
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‘Paws on Pawns’ expands student critical thinking skills through chess
GALION, Ohio – The Galion Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is extending student-learning experiences by sponsoring “Paws on Pawns,” an after-school chess club at the Galion Intermediate School. More than 50 students play what is considered the greatest historical game of competition from 3:45-4:45 p.m. every Thursday through March 26. Weekly sessions begin with a 15-minute […]