Reminder: Galion Safety Town is July 23-26

Registration forms for Galion Safety Town are now available. The 2018 program will be July 23-26. 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...

Building Permits Temporarily Handled By Mayor's Office

The city building inspector retired July 6. Temporarily, residents in need of permits or who have questions about zoning/code enforcement should contact the Mayor’s Office.

You may call 419-468-1857 or stop by 301 Harding Way East (front section ...

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...

2017 Consumer Confidence Report Available

The 2017 Consumer Confidence Report for drinking water supplied by the City of Galion is now available. The report is available on the city website by clicking here, or hard copies may be obtained at the City Building, 301 Harding Way East, or the Utility...

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 ...

City Reminds Residents of Property Maintenance Regulations

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...

Police Seize 122 Grams of Marihuana

On June 28, 2018, the Galion Police Department executed a drug-related search warrant at 231 Grove Ave., as part of an ongoing drug investigation. A search of the residence yielded approximately 122 grams of marihuana, money, and drug paraphernalia. Assis...

Safety Town Registration Now Open

Registration forms for Galion Safety Town are now available. The 2018 program will be July 23-26. 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...