Registration Open for Galion Safety Town

Registration forms for Galion Safety Town are now available. The 2019 program will be July 22-25. The Galion Police Department organizes the program to educate children on a variety of safety topics before they start school.

There is no cost for this event...

Columbia Gas Replacing Lines this Summer

Columbia Gas will continue upgrading gas lines in Galion this summer in order to provide more reliable gas service. Both main gas lines and service lines will be replaced.

Columbia will need to excavate in streets and yards, move gas meters, and briefly tu...

Hydrant Flushing Update

The City of Galion will continue hydrant flushing in the northwest quadrant of the city (north of Harding Way and west of North Market). Flushing will take approximately six weeks to complete.

Flushing is performed regularly in order to help circulate wate...

City Discusses Creation of Port Authority

In an effort to increase economic development activity in the area, city officials discussed the creation of a Port Authority during the May 14 city council meeting. A port authority is a quasi-governmental entity authorized by state law that can facilita...

Splash Park and Pool Information for 2019 Season

Summer is just around the corner!

The Splash Park will open Saturday, May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend). Hours are Monday through Sunday, from 1-7 p.m.

The facility will continue to be free of charge except for private rentals, which are available on Saturdays ...

Rezoning for Future Apartment Project Approved

City Council held a public hearing during its April 23 meeting for the rezoning of four parcels on Carter Drive. All of the parcels are currently zoned General Commercial; three are located on the north side of the street and one is on the south side behi...

Discounted Light Bulbs Now Available

Galion electric customers can purchase LED light bulbs for a discounted price while supplies last. Through the city’s participation in the Efficiency Smart program, bulbs are available for 99 cents each. There is a limit of eight bulbs per custo...

Hydrant Flushing Begins Next Week

The City of Galion will conduct fire hydrant flushing beginning next week. Crews will start with the southeast quadrant of the city, then work clockwise (southwest, northwest, northeast). Flushing will take approximately six weeks in each quadrant.&nb...