Application process opens for Freese Grants
GALION — The Freese Grant Advisory Board is now accepting applications to request project funding.Projects must benefit parks and/or recreation in the Galion community....
Galion City School staff disinfects buildings, buses in effort to ward off flu
GALION— Galion City Schools superintendent indicated that the flu has not hit the Galion City School District as hard as it has some of...
Column: The Corona Virus … 1918 all over again?
Clusters of a dozen or so deaths may get nonstop “if-it-bleeds-it-leads” press coverage. But the lack of preparedness for the really, really big threats...
What’s up with the coronavirus? World Health Organization declares outbreak a global emergency
GALION —News about the coronavirus seems to be updated every hour. And the news doesn’t get better. The only thing changing are the numbers...
Volunteers wanted to assist seniors
COLUMBUS — Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of others? Do you believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity...
Flu has finally arrived in this part of Ohio
RICHLAND COUNTY — According to data compiled by Richland Public Health, flu season has arrived in Richland County.“We have started to see positive test...
Ohio State launches hotline to help people who vape
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has launched a new hotline to help connect people who are vaping with diagnostic and...
Ohio Senate considers bills aimed at school safety
COLUMBUS — A pair of state Senate committees is considering proposals — including a program that could cost millions of dollars — aimed at...
Legislation allowing motorcyclists to wear hearing protection awaits Ohio governor’s signature
COLUMBUS — Current law does not allow motorcyclists throughout Ohio to wear in-ear hearing protection in both ears, but that could soon change. State...
Winter Hikes for Health are Feb. 8 in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY — Richland Public Health’s annual “Winter Hike for Health” on Saturday, Feb 8, will be at two locations. In addition to the...
