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    The Life of Colonel Crawford

    by  • May 27, 2012 • 3 Comments

    As a Memorial Day weekend special, we thought we’d share with our readers a bit more about a famous military figure from American and Ohio history. The name is one which every Crawford Countian knows well. His life story, however, may not be so familiar.

    We share observations on the life of Colonel Crawford as profiled in an address given by Judge James H. Anderson on May 6, 1896 in Upper Sandusky. Judge Anderson had been invited to speak on the subject by the Wyandot County Pioneer Association, and his discourse was given to a crowd of nearly 6,000 people on the banks of the Tymochtee River in Wyandot County – near where Crawford was burned at the stake.

    Readers may not be aware that as a young man, Colonel … Read the rest

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    Soar Into Your Future, GHS Grads Told

    by  • May 26, 2012 • 3 Comments

    The GHS Gymnasium was filled to the brim on rather warm Friday evening as 125 members of the Galion High School Class of 2012 received their diplomas.

    While a note of reality was struck by Superintendent Kathy Jenney, who shared an initial acknowledgement of the District’s present ominous financial situation, she stressed that the focus should be on the sense of achievement and accomplishment that events like graduation can bring.

    The day’s keynote speaker was Lee Owens, currently head football coach at Ashland University, and formerly the coach of 1985 state champion Galion Tigers.

    At first, Owens’ speech also recognized the precarious world we live in. On one hand, he noted, lie hope and opportunity for graduates; on the other, a world of uncertainty and risk. Against this backdrop, Owens … Read the rest

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    Preliminary OGT Results Announced; Galion Improves

    by  • May 25, 2012 • 1 Comment

    The Ohio Department of Education has announced preliminary results of the annual Ohio Graduation Test administration to Ohio’s 10th graders.

    Across the state, a total of some 138,535 students took the test. As in years past, the average number in public schools who passed the content areas of Reading, Mathematics, Writing, and Social Studies exceeded 80 percent; Science was at 77 percent.

    In Galion, 141 students were tested, and the results showed an improvement in passing rates for four out of five areas, as well as in the overall passing percentage. The following number achieved a passing score in each individual subject area (2012 figure first, followed by 2011 figure):

    • Reading: 88.7, 84.9
    • Mathematics: 85.8, 80.8
    • Writing: 89.3, 87.6
    • Science: 75.4, 77.2
    • Social Studies: 80.9, 80.1

    A total of 68.6 … Read the rest

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    County Unemployment Rate Falls in April; Still High Compared to Region

    by  • May 24, 2012 • 0 Comments

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    Unemployment rates fell across Ohio in April, according to figures released earlier this week by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. For Crawford County, the news was good, mixed with a tinge of ongoing reality about the county’s overall employment picture compared to the region.

    In April, Crawford County had a 9.0 percent unemployment rate, down from 9.7% in March. This number can also be contrasted with the figure for April of 2011, which stood at 11.4 percent.

    The downside of that number comes when neighboring counties are compared. To find a county with a higher rate than that of Crawford County, one would have to travel to Huron County on the north (with a 9.8% rate, the highest in northern Ohio), Jefferson County on the east (Steubenville), … Read the rest

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    First Dr. Bernard Mansfield Scholarships Awarded

    by  • May 24, 2012 • 0 Comments

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    On May 21, two Galion High School seniors received the first Dr. Bernard Mansfield Scholarships in a small ceremony in front of Brownella Cottage.

    Making the presentation were Galion Historical Society Board members, including President Craig Clinger.

    Inaugural scholarship recipients were Jamie Haas and Alex Schutt, both of Galion. Based on their essay submissions, they were selected to received $500 each toward their post-secondary education. Jamie will be attending the Ohio State University in Columbus to major in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Alex will be attending the University of Cincinnati to major in Engineering.

    The Doctor Bernard Mansfield Scholarship is funded by proceeds from Doctor Mansfield’s The Olentangy Legacy, the first-published history of Galion.

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    An Uncertain Future for Galion Schools as Board Makes Difficult Cuts

    by  • May 23, 2012 • 8 Comments

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    The atmosphere was respectful but somber Tuesday night as the Galion Board of Education met in a special meeting and considered deep and dramatic operational cuts. Before the meeting had ended, the Board had eliminated some 24 administrative, teaching, and staff positions, and reduced another to a half-time status. The cuts made were exactly as shared in our post last Saturday (click here).

    And, while two positions were lost through attrition and two more through retirement, there remained a large number of District employees who had lost their jobs. Some teachers may choose, if eligible, to “bump” those with less seniority that hold positions for which they qualify.

    Setting the stage for the Board’s votes was the presentation of the final Five-Year Forecast by outgoing District Treasurer Linda … Read the rest

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    Verizon Expands Local Coverage

    by  • May 22, 2012 • 0 Comments

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    Galionites can now enjoy 4G phone service from Verizon, after a major expansion was completed on May 17 connnecting the area with the company’s national network.

    According to a press release from Verizon:

    The expanded 4G coverage area around Mansfield includes west of Ontario, greater Galion, along U.S. Route 30 and State Route 181 to the Richland County line, and along State Route 314 north and south of U. S. Route 30.

    With the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, customers can enjoy the best experience in wireless data usage when they stream video, share music and photos, download files and surf the Web with speeds up to 10 times faster than before.

    Verizon Wireless initially launched its 4G LTE network in September, 2011, in Mansfield with coverage extending north to … Read the rest

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