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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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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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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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

1. County Unemployment Rate Drops Significantly
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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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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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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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GalionLive was established as a way for local residents, as well as their friends and family no matter where they live, to obtain news, share information and ideas, and to feel a part of our community. We are very much a locally-owned small business, and as such we cannot accomplish these goals without your patronage. Just like the retailers and restaurants in Uptowne Galion, on Portland Way North, or elsewhere in the Galion area, we need your support.

We are intensely proud to be the only locally-owned online source for news and information in Galion and Crawford County. That really means something to us. Because we’re local, we’re … Read the rest

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As is shared on the website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Emergency care professionals are committed to delivering emergency medical care in the community. They strive for seamless care, from the field to the hospital emergency department or trauma center. Their commitment to ensuring that patients receive the best medical care available, anytime and anywhere, is instrumental to advancing the health, safety, and well-being of the American people. EMS is an essential part of building a resilient health care system that functions efficiently and effectively every day and is capable of responding to disasters and public health … Read the rest

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As was reported earlier this year, the schools recently turned to eSchoolView, a Columbus company, to design and host a new District communications center. Founded in 2009, the company provides turn-key websites for over 200 schools across the Midwest.

Galion Schools’ new site, still accessible at: www.galionschools.org, provides much of the same information as its former website but arranged in a more intuitive fashion. Menu tabs provide quick access to resources for parents, students, and staff, including downloadable forms, links to important information, maps, and more. Each school in the system continues to maintain its own individual page with its own set of information and links.

At GHS, several organizations and groups now have their own … Read the rest

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