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The Ontario Center is about to bring a classic pastime back to western Richland County. Construction on its new roller s...
10/27/2025

The Ontario Center is about to bring a classic pastime back to western Richland County. Construction on its new roller skating rink is nearly complete, with management aiming for a soft opening in mid-November and full operations by Thanksgiving weekend.

A Weekend of Skating and Celebration

On October 13, 1890, Galion earned a unique place in US Presidential history when President Benjamin Harrison became the...
10/25/2025

On October 13, 1890, Galion earned a unique place in US Presidential history when President Benjamin Harrison became the first sitting president to visit the city. His visit was part of a whistle-stop tour, a common practice of the time, in which presidents traveled by train to connect with voters. While the visit to Galion was locally significant, it is remembered for what might be the shortest speech ever given by a U.S. president—and the unusual circumstances that cut it short.

By Thomas Palmer On October 13, 1890, Galion earned a unique place in US Presidential history when President Benjamin Harrison became the first sitting president to visit the city. His visit was part of a whistle-stop tour, a common practice of the time, in which presidents traveled by train to

Galion High School is updating its Armed Forces Display in the school foyer and is inviting alumni who have served, or a...
10/24/2025

Galion High School is updating its Armed Forces Display in the school foyer and is inviting alumni who have served, or are currently serving, in the U.S. military to take part in the redesign.

Galion High School is updating its Armed Forces Display in the school foyer and is inviting alumni who have served, or are currently serving, in the U.S. military to take part in the redesign. Graduates who are members of the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Space Force, or Coast Guard are asked t

Lowe-Volk Park, just north of Galion at 2401 State Route 598, becomes a magnet for nature lovers as the season shifts. T...
10/20/2025

Lowe-Volk Park, just north of Galion at 2401 State Route 598, becomes a magnet for nature lovers as the season shifts. The Lowe-Volk Nature Center—open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and weekends from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM—is run by the Crawford Park District. Questions? Call 419-683-9000 or visit crawfordparkdistrict.org.

A Park That Comes Alive After Dark

Destination Mansfield-Richland County was recently recognized for outstanding achievement in tourism marketing and adver...
10/19/2025

Destination Mansfield-Richland County was recently recognized for outstanding achievement in tourism marketing and advertising at the Ohio Travel Association’s annual RUBY Awards, held October 2 in Geneva-on-the-Lake. The organization earned a prestigious RUBY Award for its Ohio Bird Sanctuary Marketing Campaign and a Citation of Excellence for its Shawshank30 Highlights video. Kim Miers, Meetings and Marketing Director, accepted the awards on behalf of the organization.

The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is just a few miles east of Galion.

Destination Mansfield’s award-winning efforts

In 1866, a little over a year after the end of the Civil War and the President’s death, the Fralicks decided to move eas...
10/18/2025

In 1866, a little over a year after the end of the Civil War and the President’s death, the Fralicks decided to move east. They chose a smaller community with a busy rail presence, including a large Erie operation.

They chose Galion.

Today we share the third in the three part series on a Galion resident who had a significant role at an important time in American history. In this first installment, we look at that moment in time. The first two parts can be read here and here. In 1866, a little over a year after the end of t

Across Ohio, the long-awaited hues of fall are finally beginning to show themselves. After weeks of delay, splashes of r...
10/17/2025

Across Ohio, the long-awaited hues of fall are finally beginning to show themselves. After weeks of delay, splashes of red, orange, and gold are now brushing the treetops as cooler air settles in. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the state should see “Peak” fall color within the next few weeks.

Across Ohio, the long-awaited hues of fall are finally beginning to show themselves. After weeks of delay, splashes of red, orange, and gold are now brushing the treetops as cooler air settles in. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the state should see “Peak” fall colo...

The Galion Public Library has officially joined the SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) Consortium, linking local readers to a ne...
10/16/2025

The Galion Public Library has officially joined the SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) Consortium, linking local readers to a network of more than 100 public library systems across Ohio. With this change, Galion patrons can now browse a shared online catalog, place holds on materials from any member library, and have them delivered directly to Galion for checkout.

Opening the shelves of Ohio—one library card at a time

Starting October 21, residents across Galion will see paving crews from Bucyrus Road Materials and Kokosing Construction...
10/15/2025

Starting October 21, residents across Galion will see paving crews from Bucyrus Road Materials and Kokosing Construction at work as the city begins its 2025 street paving program. The effort, part of the city’s ongoing investment in neighborhood infrastructure, will improve streets in several areas throughout the community.

Streets on This Year’s List

Starting October 21, residents across Galion will see paving crews from Bucyrus Road Materials and Kokosing Construction...
10/14/2025

Starting October 21, residents across Galion will see paving crews from Bucyrus Road Materials and Kokosing Construction at work as the city begins its 2025 street paving program. The effort, part of the city’s ongoing investment in neighborhood infrastructure, will improve streets in several areas throughout the community. Here is a list of streets.

Streets on This Year’s List

Galion Schools are celebrating National School Lunch Week from October 13–17, recognizing the vital role that nutritious...
10/13/2025

Galion Schools are celebrating National School Lunch Week from October 13–17, recognizing the vital role that nutritious meals play in helping students learn and thrive. The district is taking this opportunity to thank its hardworking cafeteria staff for their daily dedication to keeping students healthy and ready to learn.

Fueling Tigers for success—one healthy meal at a time.

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