Traffic Closures on PWN Due to Gas Line Repairs

A gas line was hit this morning on Portland Way North. The project area is completely closed to traffic while the gas line is repaired.

Portland Way North, from Heise Park Lane south to the Harding Way intersection, is open to local traffic only. Access to...

Galion Applying for Downtown Revitalization Grant

The City of Galion, through Crawford County, is applying for a Downtown Revitalization Grant this year. If grant funding is received, building owners within the target area will be eligible to request financial assistance on a dollar-for-dollar match basi...

Portland Way North Project Begins This Month

A section of Portland Way North will undergo construction this summer. Beginning Monday, June 19, project contractor Underground Utilities will mobilize to the site.

The project will begin immediately north of the Heise Park Lane intersection and continue ...

Rental Fees Announced For New City Facilities

The City of Galion is pleased to offer several additional rental venues this year at city-owned parks.

The East Park Spray Ground will be open on Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-29). It will open for the season on Saturday, June 3. Regular hours of operation ...

Safety Town Registration Now Open

Registration forms for Galion Safety Town are now available. The 2017 program will be July 24-27. The Galion Police Department organizes the program to educate children on a variety of safety topics before they start school.

There is no cost for this event...

Galion Fire Department Upgraded to ISO Class 3

Occasionally the City of Galion hears questions about the value of large equipment purchases. In the case of the Fire Department’s new aerial truck, however, the purchase helped the department improve its ISO rating from a Class 5 to a Class 3.

O...

Council Approves Freese Projects, Rental Fees

City Council gave final approval for several projects to be funded by Freese grants during its April 11 meeting. The projects are:

• $139,137 to City of Galion for tennis court repairs
• $60,000 to City of Galion for installing a restroom at Amann Reservoir
• $5,2...

Don't Forget to Mow This Season

Spring is here, and so is mowing season. The City of Galion reminds all residents to keep their lawns maintained.

Chapter 559.01 of the City Codified Ordinances outlines the requirements for the cutting of weeds and grass. Owners of parcels within the city...

Discounted Light Bulbs Available at Liberty Farm

For a limited time, Galion electric customers can purchase discounted Greenlite LED light bulbs at Liberty Farm, Home and Garden, 222 South Liberty Street. Through the discounted price, the LEDs will be sold for $1 each. Discount available while supplies ...

Mosier Bid Accepted For Commerce Center Lease

On April 7, the Galion Board of Control approved a bid lease for the South Street Commerce Center submitted by Mosier Industrial Services. Mosier will move its Mansfield division to Galion for storage and a gradual build-up of machining operations. It wil...

Council Appropriates Funds to Replace Boom Mower

City Council amended 2017 appropriations during its March 28 meeting in order to accommodate the purchase of a replacement boom mower. Ord. 2017-18 appropriated $80,000 in the Storm Water Fund, with the remaining cost covered by existing appropriations in...

Commerce Center Up For Lease

City Council authorized lease bidding for the South Street Commerce Center during its February 28 meeting. The term of the lease is two years and includes an option to purchase the property at the end of the lease. Tenant will be responsible for paying al...

Sleep Inn Welcomed to Galion

A grand opening ceremony was held Feb. 17 for the new Sleep Inn hotel, just shy of one year since ground was broken for the project. The lobby was full of representatives from the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce; city, county and state elected o...