Clik here to view.
Merry Christmas Galion, from far away and long ago
I wrote in a recent column that I was having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit this year. I mentioned hoping that something would kick start my holiday cheer before the season actually passed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Galion Middle School Honor Roll
Galion Middle School 2016-2017 First Quarter Honor Roll Sixth-Grade, All A Honor Roll: Kaya Capretta, Adam Geiger, Taylor Henry, Madison McCane, Ella Payne, Leah Shumate Seventh Grade All A Honor Roll:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Galion High School Honor Roll
Galion High School 2016-2017 First Quarter Honor Roll PRINCIPAL’S ROLL – ALL A’S Ninth-Grade – Douglas Harvey, Alison Longwell, Gillian Miller, Kiana Moulton, Paige Reagan, Garrett Saunders, Kaitlyn...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Briefs: Audubon Christmas Bird Count coming up
Audubon Christmas Bird Count BUCYRUS — Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season by helping The Crawford Park District as it joins one of the world’s longest running citizen science...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bucyrus man arraigned on new child porn charges
BUCYRUS — A Bucyrus man out of jail on a $100,000 bond was back in court on Tuesday for his arraignment on 50 new charges. Thomas Sibbalds, 56, 904 Sherman St., is facing a total of 65 counts between...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Positivity a popular goal for 2017
GALION — By many accounts, 2016 was not a good year. From a very divisive presidential election to the death of many national icons such as David Bowie, Prince, George Michael, Carrie Fisher and her...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lots of positives for Galion in 2016
GALION — Many across the nation are ready for this year to end, but in Galion, 2016 was a productive one of progress. From new ventures downtown, to new restaurants on Ohio 598 to a new hotel and and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Calendar
Dec 28 RECYCLING — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bucyrus Precision Tech. Parking Lot Dec. 29-31 HOLIDAY CRAFTS FOR KIDS— Galion Public Library, 123 N. Market St. Come in any time during library hours for holiday...
View ArticleClik here to view.
House for sale by the Galion Police Department
GALION — If you are in the market for a new house, the Galion Police Department has one for sale. Galion Council members approved the sale of the house at 362 South Washington St., in November. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
$1 million bond for Check Into Cash robbery suspect
GALION — A man suspected in the robbery of Check into Cash stores in Bucyrus in Galion is being held at the Crawford County Justice Center on a $1 million bond. Mark A. Morgan, 54, no address...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Welcome: Galion’s first baby of 2017
GALION — The first baby of 2017 born at Galion Hospital is Abbygail, who arrived at 12:50 a.m. on Jan. 1. Her parents are Kendra and Trever Boyle. She missed 2016 by just 51 minutes. Kendra’s doctor...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Red Cross blood drives set in Galion, Bucyrus, Chatfield
GALION — The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives. In...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Polk Township announces regular, annual appropriation, inventory meetings
GALION — Polk Township trustees will have their annual appropriation meeting and inventory meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at the PolkTownship Hall, 7680 Ohio 309, in Galion. The regular Polk...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Crossroads giving back; United Way receives $12,610
BUCYRUS — Crossroads Original Designs is giving back to the community this holiday season thanks to a unique partnership with the United Way of Crawford County. Crossroads owners Jason and Justin...
View ArticleClik here to view.
State patrol targets human trafficking in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which criminals profit from the control and exploitation of others. The same Ohio roads that are used legitimately are also used by human...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rumors not true, Galion Geyer’s not closing
GALION — Geyer’s Market in Galion is not closing. For weeks, the rumor mill has been operating in and around the city, and on social media. Emailers, water-cooler talkers and dozens on social media...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Prison time for postal drug drop; June stabbing incident
BUCYRUS — A 22-year-old Galion man arrested at the Galion Post office on Oct. 27 when he went to pick up a package containing 200 Oxycodone tablets was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Galion sending six students to county spelling bee
GALION — Galion Intermediate and Middle School students competed in a district-wide spelling to determine who would represent Galion City Schools in this year’s Crawford County Spelling Bee. When the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pickle Run planning meeting on Thursday
GALION — Pickle Run Festival organizers are having their first planning meeting for the 2017 event on Thursday, July 12, from 5-6 p.m. at the Galion-Crestline Chamber of Commerce office, 138 Harding...
View ArticleClik here to view.
House for sale by the Galion Police Department
GALION — If you are in the market for a new house, the Galion Police Department has one for sale. Galion Council members approved the sale of the house at 362 South Washington St., in November. The...
View Article