Galion Public Library to offer free COVID-19 home test kits beginning March 17
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GALION The Galion Public Library, in partnership with the Galion City Health Department and the Ohio Department of Health, will have the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Test, a COVID-19 rapid at-home test kit, available for free to the community.
Test kits will be available for contactless pickup at the Galion Public Library, located at 123 North Market Street in Galion beginning Wednesday, March 17, and available anytime 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
Individuals seeking test kits will need to call 419-468-3203 and a library staff member will collect name, date of birth, and contact information then bring your testing kits and materials to you via curbside service. Do not enter the library if you are sick. The test is designed to be taken at home and is not intended to be administered at or by the library. A smart phone or a computer with a we
BUCYRUS - At some point in the next week or two, the number of COVID-19 deaths in Ohio will exceed the total population of Bucyrus.
As of 2 p.m. Monday, Ohio s death toll from COVID-19 stood at 11,230, according to the Ohio Department of Health s website.
That s nearing 11,764 Bucyrus total population as of July 2019, the most recent figure available from the U.S. Census Bureau website. That really brings it into focus as to how serious it is losing a town the size of Bucyrus to COVID, Bucyrus Mayor Jeff Reser said. I was at a funeral . for former councilman Bobby Carter, and in the sermon, the pastor said this was his 16th COVID funeral. That’s 16 people that, you know, they may have had health issues, but they weren’t ready to die.
Galion school board honors student and supporter
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Galion High School junior Natalee Perkins, left, receives a board commendation from Galion City Schools Superintendent Jennifer Allerding during the regular Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Jan. 12. Perkins was recognized for her hard work and dedication as a student, an athlete, and a leader at the high school.
Galion City Schools
GALION The Galion City Schools Board of Education held its first two meetings of the new year with the annual organizational meeting, followed by the regular monthly meeting, on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Mike Mateer was elected to serve as Board of Education president for 2021, and Grant Garverick will serve as the Board vice president this calendar year. Following the oath of office, the board approved its meeting calendar for 2021.
Galion school board honors staff for pandemic response
Jennifer Allerding - Galion City Schools Superintendent
GALION The Galion City Schools Board of Education declared Tuesday, Dec. 15 “Galion City Schools Excellent Pandemic Response Day” during the regular December board meeting.
The proclamation aims to recognize the tireless efforts of Galion City Schools staff, students, and families who have made the 2020-2021 school year possible.
“We are extremely proud of all our district staff for their dedication to our students’ educational, emotional, and social needs during this pandemic,” Board of Education President Grant Garverick said. “We also need to recognize our students and their families for going above and beyond, and for their unwavering support for the district during these challenging times.”
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