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    Galion Police Assist as Bath Salts Seized in Tiro

    by  • May 17, 2012 • Featured, News & Views, Schools & Health • 0 Comments

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    Galion Police joined with their counterparts in Bucyrus yesterday in assisting the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, as multiple containers of illegal bath salts were seized in Tiro.

    In addition to the illegal substances, additional narcotics and cash were also recovered.

    Taken into custody during the seizure was Surgit Singh of Marion, age 70, who has been charged with aggravated possession. Singh is the owner of the Tiro store where the items were found.

    Ohio’s prohibition against bath salts and synthetic marijuana went into effect last October. Not to be confused with the type of product legitimately used for enhancing a bath, these substances can induce numerous adverse effects including increasing both blood pressure and heart rates, as well as inducing hallucinations and paranoid states.

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    Introducing Destination Galion

    by  • May 17, 2012 • Featured, Life in Galion • 5 Comments

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    Each of the last three months, a group has been meeting to discuss an idea. Given the various reasons why visitors might choose to visit Galion, can the community develop an image and marketing campaign that will make it a regional and/or statewide destination and a location for investment which, in turn, will assist local businesses?

    It’s an intriguing idea which has brought together a diverse group of business owners, non-profit professionals, representatives from the Galion Area Chamber of Commerce, GalionLive, and others interested in the community to form a new effort called Destination Galion.

    And not only has creative brainstorming been involved in the meetings of Destination Galion, but concrete steps have been taken both to better promote Galion activities and also to create new events to highlight local … Read the rest

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    Area Junior Golf Association to Host Camp, Tournament

    by  • May 16, 2012 • Featured, Life in Galion • 0 Comments

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    The Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association will celebrate its 26th season this summer. The HOJGA serves youths ages 9-18 from Marion, Crawford, Delaware, Hardin, Morrow, Union, and Wyandot counties.

    One of the Association’s tournament events will be held in Galion this year.

    The non-profit, all-volunteer association was started in 1987 by Marion-area executives who saw a need to establish a program to educate juniors through a golf camp, seminar, eight-tournament tour, awards, and scholarships toward college education.

    One of the early events of the 2012 season is the golf camp which is scheduled for June 7. The camp is held for beginners and youths who want to brush up on the fundamentals of the golf swing. Rules and etiquette on the golf course will also be discussed.

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    Showtunes Spectacular Set

    by  • May 16, 2012 • Featured, Life in Galion • 0 Comments

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    One sure sign of the end of the school year is the annual Showtunes Spectacular, which showcases the talents of both the Galion High School’s performing vocal music ensemble, as well as its individual members.

    This year’s version will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, in the GHS Cafetorium.

    The 17 member ensemble is under the direction of Rick Walker. Walker, a former Showtunes member himself, is in his 13th year of leading this outstanding group. Showtunes performs for many community events, at the annual “Cabaret Night” and Spectacular.

    “This is a great opportunity to see many of our individuals being featured during the performance,” said Walker. “I hope the community comes out to see these talented your people.”

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