GALION, Ohio–The Galion Area Betterment Commission listened to a presentation from Crawford Transportation Collaborative (CTC) at its Dec. 1 meeting. Among other needs and concerns, the commission heard from the chamber of commerce, economic development authorities, and the YMCA. “It’s a shame that a good hard-working individual can’t keep a job because of lack of […]
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Pizza Hut of Galion hosting United Way buffet fundraiser Dec. 9
Pizza Hut of Galion will be hosting a buffet fundraiser for the United Way of Crawford County on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with a special guest, Santa. Buffet packages are $9 each and include a drink, all-you-can-eat pizza and salad bar. Pizza Hut of Galion will donate $3 from every […]
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Galion PTO hosting Santa’s Secret Shop through Friday
GALION, Ohio – The Galion Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is giving students the opportunity to experience the joy of choosing their own special holiday gifts for family and friends. The organization is hosting Santa’s Secret Shop in the Galion Intermediate School through Friday. Primary and Intermediate School students will visit the shop at specified times during […]
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Treasurer accuses mayor of bullying and auditor of faulty figures
GALION – In a press conference today, Galion City Treasurer Paula Durbin accused the Galion mayor of bullying and orchestrating events to push her out of office. She also noted that it is impossible to do her job properly because she does not receive information in a timely manner from the Galion city auditor. Present […]
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Galion Hospital celebrates Festival of Lights
The Avita Health System Galion Hospital Auxiliary celebrated the Festival of Lights on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Activities included adding names to the “lights” for the Memory Tree, face painting, music, letters to Santa, storytelling, crafts, and speakers. The Memory Tree is erected for Festival of Lights and remains through the holidays. Names of family members or friends […]
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Galion community supports Stewart family with auction and donations
“How could you not want to help,” asked Gina Powell, organizer of the Stewart family benefit on Saturday at the Eagles Club in Galion. The benefit was held on behalf of the Stewart family, which lost two children, Connor, 5, and Elizabeth, 3, and their father, Jordan, 25, in a house fire on Nov. 18. […]
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Friends of the Galion Public Library 12 Days of Christmas under way
Friends of the Galion Public Library will be having their annual “12 Days of Christmas” through Dec. 18. Tickets for the annual Friends of the Galion Public Library “12 Days of Christmas” Raffle are on sale now and can be purchased at the Circulation Desk for the price of $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. The drawing will […]
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Blue spruce arrives in anticipation of Coming Home to Galion
A towering blue spruce tree was hoisted into place Wednesday morning as it began its run as the 2014 community Christmas tree for Galion. Galion Electric Line Company employees transported the tree from its home on Rosewood Drive to downtown Galion before putting it on display. Joe Kleinknecht, president of the Galion-Crestline Chamber of Commerce and […]
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Galion council approves annexation, detachment ordinances
During their regular meeting Tuesday evening, Galion City Council approved three pieces of legislation that pertained to land annexation and one that dealt with a detachment of land from the city. Ordinances 2014-98, 99, and 100 relate to the annexation of 5.8 acres of land on Portland Way North, near the Keep It Classy car […]
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Galion senior marching in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
GALION, OHIO – Jacob Bash is taking his musical talents to the streets of New York City for Thanksgiving. Bash, a senior at Galion High School, will be performing with the Macy’s Great American Marching Band for the 88th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Bash has served as the percussion section leader the last four […]