Council Authorizes Tax Inventive for Covert's $7.9 Million Project

Galion City Council authorized an agreement on Tuesday to provide tax incentives for Covert Manufacturing’s $7.9 million expansion project.

The company intends to invest $2.3 million for the construction of a 51,480-square-foot building within th...

Galion Fire & EMS Receives FEMA Grant

The Galion Fire & EMS Department has been awarded $133,334 in Federal grant funding in order to purchase replacement equipment. 

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. A funding notice from FEM...

Zoning Changes, Reservoir Regulations, Van Purchase on Council Agenda

City Council held a public hearing during the Sept. 11 meeting for the zoning/rezoning of three parcels. 

The first two parcels were not zoned when first annexed into the city in 2009. Outlot 915, where the water tower property on Dawsett Avenue i...

Traffic Maintenance Changes For Two Intersections

Two intersections in town recently underwent changes which affect traffic patterns.

The traffic signals at East Church-North Columbus streets, as well as South Market-East Atwood streets, have been under consideration for removal for the past several weeks...

Council Funds Depot Repairs

City Council authorized appropriations for repair work at the Big Four Depot during its Aug. 28 meeting. A total of $121,000 was earmarked for a project to replace and/or repair the 80 windows on the building, as well as make roof repairs. Mayor Tom O'Lea...

Information About the Veteran Banners

We have been receiving questions regarding the veteran banners currently being displayed on the street lights lining Harding Way. 

The project was facilitated by the Galion Historical Society. The community was invited to sign up a local veteran (...

Residential Paving Begins Next Week

Weather permitting, Iberia Earthworm Construction will begin paving of several residential streets on July 11. Streets are selected based on both the pavement condition and traffic volume. 

This year’s streets to receive paving are:

• Atwood Street -...

Don't Blow Grass into Streets

The City of Galion greatly appreciates all residents who make an effort to mow and maintain their lawns. However, we would like to remind residents that it is prohibited to blow or sweep grass clippings into public streets and sidewalks. This is because g...

54 Nuisance Properties and Counting

The city currently has 54 nuisance properties on the mowing list. Property owners are given 5 days after receiving a violation notice to mow, otherwise the city pays to have it mowed and puts a lien on the property. 

To report a property that has ...