No Parking on Certain Streets During Heavy Snow

Heavy snowfall is expected this weekend and the Service Department is prepared to keep Galion roadways safe for drivers. Residents are reminded of the Street Parking Ban on designated streets when snowfall exceeds three inches.

Designated snow streets are:...

Free Gun Locks Available

The city has FREE gun locks available to anyone who needs one. They are available in the main lobby of the City Building, 301 Harding Way East, during office hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm). 

This lock consists of an armored steel...

Six Kids Shop with a Cop

The Galion Police Department is helping to make the holiday season brighter for local families. On Dec. 16, six Galion kids got to Shop with a Cop at the Bucyrus Walmart.

Each child was partnered with a police officer and received $200 to spend on themselv...

Council Adopts 2019 Budget

The 2019 budget was approved by City Council on Dec. 11. One significant change for the final reading was the recalculated insurance costs. The city will switch providers, resulting in a savings of more than $400,000 next year.

Ord. 2018-80 authorized bidd...

Muntis Selected as Service Dept. Head

The City of Galion welcomed its newest team member last week. Andy Muntis was selected as Service Department Superintendent.

Muntis oversees two crews: one that handles park and street maintenance and one that handles water and sewer maintenance. Work rang...

2019 AMP Scholarships Announced

American Municipal Power has announced two college scholarship opportunities. The Lyle B. Wright Scholarship is available to any student whose household receives electricity through an AMP member community (i.e. Galion Municipal Electric). The Richard H. ...

Winter Crisis Program Begins Today

Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission is announcing the 2018-2019 WINTER CRISIS PROGRAM (WCP).  The Winter Crisis Program (HEAP) is a heating assistance program that may provide a one-time payment toward a utility and/or bulk fuel service fo...