City Discusses Creation of Port Authority

In an effort to increase economic development activity in the area, city officials discussed the creation of a Port Authority during the May 14 city council meeting. A port authority is a quasi-governmental entity authorized by state law that can facilita...

Splash Park and Pool Information for 2019 Season

Summer is just around the corner!

The Splash Park will open Saturday, May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend). Hours are Monday through Sunday, from 1-7 p.m.

The facility will continue to be free of charge except for private rentals, which are available on Saturdays ...

2019 Street Paving Program Announced

The City of Galion has finalized the 2019 Street Paving Program. The project is currently out for bid and paving will get underway this summer.

Streets are selected based on the pavement condition, traffic volume, and cost. 

This year’s s...

Rezoning for Future Apartment Project Approved

City Council held a public hearing during its April 23 meeting for the rezoning of four parcels on Carter Drive. All of the parcels are currently zoned General Commercial; three are located on the north side of the street and one is on the south side behi...

Discounted Light Bulbs Now Available

Galion electric customers can purchase LED light bulbs for a discounted price while supplies last. Through the city’s participation in the Efficiency Smart program, bulbs are available for 99 cents each. There is a limit of eight bulbs per custo...

Safest Cities Rankings Published

SafeWise has released the annual Safest City rankings, including state-by-state lists. Galion ranked as the 88^th safest Ohio community, and the safest community in Crawford County.

178 Ohio communities were included in the ranking. Scores were based on rep...

Hydrant Flushing Begins Next Week

The City of Galion will conduct fire hydrant flushing beginning next week. Crews will start with the southeast quadrant of the city, then work clockwise (southwest, northwest, northeast). Flushing will take approximately six weeks in each quadrant.&nb...

Police K-9 Ready for Duty

The latest addition to the Galion Police Department introduced himself with a few barks during last night’s city council meeting. Basco, a law enforcement K-9, was sworn in by Police Chief Brian Saterfield.

Basco is a Belgian Malinois. He arrived in Galion...

Reminder: Statewide Open Burning Ban During Certain Hours

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division prohibits outdoor open burning and prescribed fires in the months of March, April, May, October, and November, between 6 am and 6 pm. This ban includes burning of yard waste, trash, and debris, ev...

Design Work for Portland Way Project Begins

Property owners along the Portland Way North corridor received letters last week regarding an upcoming roadway project. The City of Galion and the Ohio Department of Transportation are proposing to widen approximately 1.2 miles of Portland Way (State Rout...