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    Fire Department Awarded Equipment Grant

    by  • February 2, 2012 • News & Views • 0 Comments

    Public servants who risk their own safety to help others will now have an added measure of safety as they go about their business.

    Yesterday, the Galion Fire Department received a call from the office of Senator Rob Portman, congratulating the department on receiving a FEMA equipment grant. This grant, applied for by Fire and Rescue Chief Phil Jackson, will provide both ventilated fire gear storage as well as other equipment which will eliminate all diesel exhaust fumes from the Municipal Building.

    In a press release received this morning, Chief Jackson shared, “FEMA, as I do, recognized the inherent dangers of constant exposure to toxic fumes and carcinogens on our firefighters as well as all other city employees that work at the Municipal Building.”

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    State of the Vision Meeting Held; Individuals Recognized

    by  • January 31, 2012 • Featured, News & Views • 1 Comment

    The Crawford: 20/20 Vision Project recently held a combination planning and review session combined with an event to honor project participants. Media was not invited to the event, however this afternoon we received a press release detailing the individuals and groups recognized. This press release follows.

    The tireless work that is needed to improve a community often goes unnoticed. On Monday, January 24, the Crawford: 20/20 Vision recognized community leaders for their efforts to move Crawford County forward in a positive direction.

    During the first ever State of the Vision meeting at Victory in Truth Ministries, 6 individuals were honored for their efforts in carrying out the Crawford: 20/20 Vision plan, which is a product of input from members of the Crawford County community. Those individuals recognized during the evening … Read the rest

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    March 6 Primary Voter Deadlines

    by  • January 30, 2012 • Featured, News & Views • 0 Comments

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    This press release was issued today by the office of the Ohio Secretary of State. It includes important deadlines that pertain to Galion and Crawford County voters.

    Secretary of State Jon Husted is reminding all Ohioans planning to participate in the March 6 Presidential Primary Election of some key upcoming dates and deadlines.

    Absentee Voting by Mail
    Starting tomorrow – January 31, 2012 – Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections will begin mailing absentee ballots to voters who have already requested to vote by mail in the March 6 Primary Election.

    Those who haven’t yet requested an absentee ballot may submit their requests in writing to their county board of elections no later than noon on March 3, 2012. *Note an absentee ballot request form, which can easily be downloaded … Read the rest

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    About Political Advertisements

    by  • January 30, 2012 • Featured, News & Views • 0 Comments

    It’s a general election year, with important races at the national, state, and local level. As Ohioans know, such seasons bring with them a spate of political advertisements.

    Advertisements for political issues and candidates are important in a democracy. For races without debates, they are one of the few ways that candidates can get their names and positions before voters. And, because our country’s political system has always been based on a bedrock of an informed electorate, that communication is extremely important.

    With this in mind, we wanted to share the following about political advertisements.

    GalionLive is fiercely non-political. The site is based on maintaining a neutrality of opinion on anyone running for public office. At the same time, it is an open site for people to share opinions and … Read the rest

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    Construction This Year Between Galion and Columbus

    by  • January 29, 2012 • News & Views • 0 Comments

    Those going between Galion and Columbus know these two interchanges very well indeed.

    Galionites traveling to Columbus will see major roadwork take place this year at both the SR61-I71 interchange in Morrow County and the US36/SR37-I71 interchange in Delaware County, as two long-anticipated projects take place to improve vehicular safety.

    During 2012, the Ohio Department of Transportation is expected to complete work on a $5 million bridge replacement on SR61 over I71. The existing bridge, the original one placed there when the interchange was created in 1960, is in a rapidly deteriorating state. It also fails to meet current height requirements along the interstate.

    The new span will address the height issue, bringing clearance to 16’6”, and also create turning lanes on SR61. Because of acquisitions for the original … Read the rest

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