Galion Safety Town graduates 48
GALION — With the help of parents, volunteers and a few sponsors, 48 local soon-to be-kindergarteners were able to spend four days learning basic traffic laws and more as the Galion Police Department...
View ArticleGalion area police calls
Galion Police calls Tuesday 3:29 a.m. — Police talked to three people at Powers Reservoir who were at the reservoir when it was closed. They were reminded of hours at Powers. 10: a.m. — Police officers...
View ArticleToday’s Take Back Our Community rally in Galion puts spotlight on addiction
GALION — Today’s Take Back Our Community Rally in Heise Park is designed to bring more attention to the plight of drug addiction, the rally is from noon to 11 p.m. at the band stand in Heise Park,...
View ArticleGalion 10U wins Ohio Little League title
Little Leaguers beat Tallmadge 10-5 in Saturday’s championship game ENGLEWOOD — Galion’s 1oU Little League all-star team beat Tallmadge on Saturday, 10-5, in the state championship game in Englewood....
View ArticleWay to go Champs!
Galion’s 10U Little League all-star team arrived home this afternoon to a throng of fans, friends and family GALION — More than 200 people showed up at Heise Park on Saturday to welcome home this...
View ArticleMansfield firm names Galion’s Eric Kent project manager
MANSIELD — FiELD9: architecture has hired Eric Kent, of Galion, to its team. As of June 5, he was a project manager for the Mansfield firm According to a news release, Kent brings strengths in design...
View ArticleWheels and Deals car show, flea market Aug. 12
BUCYRUS — The Wheels and Deals: Cars and Collectibles for a Cause will have its 13th annual car show and flea market Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by Community Counseling Services, the event is...
View ArticleRegister now for Pioneer Adult Ed diploma program
SHELBY — Pioneer Career and Technology Center Adult Education is registering students for its fall Adult Diploma Program. Classes will be available at multiple locations. If you are older than 22 and...
View ArticleRod Vose retiring from First Federal Bank of Ohio
GALION — After 43 years of devoted service, Rod Vose will retire July 31, 2017, from First Federal Bank of Ohio. Vose earned his degree in business administration from Ohio Northern University in May...
View ArticleCoffee and coloring, journaling workshop at Galion Public Library
Journaling workshop planned Aug. 15 GALION — Summer is over, and it’s time to get organized. Galion Public Library is hosting a Bullet Journaling Workshop, led by Rachel Mendell on Aug. 15 at 6:30 pm...
View ArticleCrawford SWCD announces Neighbor to Neighbor Conservation Series
BUCYRUS — Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a workshop series to highlight some unique operations around our county in the Conservation and agriculture fields. Participate in...
View ArticleRichland County Fair starts Sunday
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Fair opens Monday in at the fairgrounds off Home Road. It runs Aug. 6-12. Grandstand events this year include harness racing Sunday and Monday at 5 p.m. each night;...
View ArticleCommunity Calendar
July 29 GOSPEL CONCERT — SummerFest 2017, a gospel music concert series begins June 29 at at 1 p.m. at the Gazebo in Galion’s public square. Nine performances, each one lasting an hour, are planned: In...
View ArticleMissions trip to Honduras provides perspective for Grace Point crew
GALION — The Olanchito region of Honduras is not a popular tourist destination these days, but the missions team from Grace Point Church turned it into a home away from home for 10 days in July. A...
View ArticleGalion police reports
Galion Police Friday 1:13 a.m. — Police received a call about a man stumbling around in the middle of the road between Payne Avenue and North Columbus Street. A relative picked the man up and took him...
View ArticleGraders’ season ends on a high note
XENIA — Galion and Xenia met Sunday, for the final game of the 2017 on Sunday. The Graders won 4-2. Galion finished its season at 19-22 while Xenia finishes at 15-26. Jarett Smetana got the nod as the...
View ArticleColumn: Celebrating Galion’s successes
Let’s talk about success Everyone likes a feel-good story. And we’ve had lots of them in recent weeks. All are something Galionites can brag about. Galion’s 10U Little League all-star team won a state...
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