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Frequently Requested Information

The following presents a list of some important contacts and phone numbers:
AREA CODE 740
ZIP CODE 43021

Bureau of Motor Vehicles


To obtain a driver's license or register your vehicle, contact the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Delaware at 740-369-3552 or visit http://ohiobmv.com/bmv.asp.

Cemetery

The Cemetery located on Walnut Street is under the jurisdiction of the Board of Berkshire Township Trustees, phone 740-965-2992. The Cemetery Sexton is Robert Carpenterand he can be reached at 740-965-2127.

Electric and Gas

Electric: AEP 1-800-277-2177, www.aepohio.com
Gas: Columbia Gas 1-800-344-4077, www.columbiagasohio.com

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Fire

Fire Department and Emergency Services - BST&G, Cherry Street, Sunbury 43021
Phone 911 EMERGENCY         740-965-3841

Galena Post Office


The Galena Post Office, 34 W. Park St., Galena, Ohio 43021, serves a large area. Having a Galena mailing address does not necessarily mean that you live within the Galena Village limits. The Post Office is closed from noon to 1 p.m. weekdays. Call 965-2371 for hours and services.
Phone 740-965-2371

Income Tax


The Village of Galena has a 1% income tax. The Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) handles the tax collection and services for the Village. The local phone number is 614-538-0512, the toll free Ohio number is 1-800-860-7482 or visit www.ritaohio.com. If you live or work in Galena, you must pay taxes and file tax returns with RITA. Having a Galena mailing address does not necessarily mean you live within the Village limits. To determine if you are located in the Village and subject to the income tax, please see the Village map located at the beginning of the site.

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Parks

Ruffner Park


Ruffner Park, 170 Harrison St., features a shelter house, playground, volleyball court, and softball diamond, all situated on the Big Walnut Creek. You may reserve the Ruffner Park Shelter House for $25.00 per day. Call the Village Offices at 740-965-2484 to determine if the date you want is available. Then download this form and send it in with your check. To view the Parks Reservation Form.pdf click here.

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The Jeff Dutiel Field of Dreams in Ruffner Park cannot be reserved but can be used at no additional cost if it is not being used by a league.

Miller Park


Miller Park, 268 N. Walnut St., features a playground, basketball court, volleyball court, a .4 mile paved walking trail, and a picnic gazebo. Miller Park facilities are available free on a first come, first served basis.

Hoover Scenic Walkway


Across from Miller Park, beside the cemetery, the old Penn Central Railroad bed has been converted into a 1/2 mile trail which traverses an old railroad bridge over the Little Walnut Creek featuring scenic views. The trail features an overlook deck offering a peaceful picnic location. Hoover Scenic Walkway facilities are available free on a first come, first served basis.

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

Galena is located at the confluence of Big Walnut and Little Walnut creeks at the mouth of Hoover Reservoir. The lake offers fishing and boating and features several parks. The lake and its mudflats are an important bird migratory stopover and are popular bird watching spots. For more information, contact the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department at 614-645-3300, http://www.columbusrecparks.com/.

Phone and Cable

Phone: Embarq (formerly Sprint) 1-800-407-5411, www.embarqmail.com
Cable: Time Warner 1-800-617-4311, www.twcol.com

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Police

Sunbury Galena Police Department, Sunbury 43021
Phone 911 EMERGENCY
740- 965-1411

Sewer

Sewage treatment service is provided by the Village of Galena. Billing is handled for the Village by Water Quality Management. To set up billing, contact Water Quality at 614-210-0250. Payment should be sent to Water Quality Management, 9976 Brewster Lane, Powell, Ohio 43065.

Sewer lines inside the Village and located within the public right-of-way are owned and controlled by the Village of Galena. Call the Service Director at 740-965-2484 with concerns.

For streets and drainage concerns within the Village limits, Call the Service Director at 740-965-2484.

Trash Removal Services

The Village of Galena has an exclusive franchise with Waste Management Services. Village households should contact Waste Management for collection and recycling services at 1-800-343-6047 to set up an account.

Voter Registration


The Village of Galena's polling place is in the Village Hall in the basement of the Village Municipal Building at 9 W. Columbus St. To register to vote, contact the Delaware County Board of Elections at 740-833-2080, www.co.delaware.oh.us/boe/.

Water

Water is supplied and billed by DelCo Water, Inc.
Phone 740-548-7746, www.delcowater.com/.

Businesses

The following are businesses located in and/or operating in Galena, Ohio.

The Delaware County Bank and Trust Company

Susan Dulin, Banking Center Officer
10 Park Street
Galena, OH 43021
Phone: (740) 965-1002
Fax: (740) 965-2011
e-mail: sdulin@dcb-t.com
http://www.webdcb.com
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The Delaware County Bank and Trust Company is a full service financial institution serving the personal and business needs of the Big Walnut communities.

Jule's Java & Grille

Gail James, Owner
13 W. Columbus St.
Galena, OH 43021
Phone: (740) 965-9357
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Jule's Java & Grille serves breakfast, lunch and dinner offering specialty coffees, tea, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, blue plate specials and a Fish Fry every Friday night. The restaurant is located on the square in Galena and hours are Tuesday through Friday, 6 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; and, Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m..

Maronda Homes

Dorothy Kerrigan
3811 Twin Creeks Drive
Columbus Ohio 43204
Phone: (614) 275-5775
Fax: (614) 274-6676
e-mail: kerrigan@maronda.com
Maronda Homes

Maronda Homes is the developer and home builder for the Heathermere and Walnut Creek subdivisions in Galena. Fifty-one home sites are available in Heathermere on Walnut Street and construction is nearly completed. Infrastructure construction is in process on Walnut Creek. The subdivision on Joe Walker Road will feature 33 home sites.

Matrix Environmental, LLC

Andrew Kirsch
72 Holmes St.
(Galena Commerce Center)
P.O. Box 364
Galena, Ohio 43021
Phone: (740) 965-8271
Fax: (740) 965-8037
e-mail: matrixohio@earthlink.net http://www.enchem.com (look under field services, EnChem is our parent company)

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Matrix Environmental is an environmental services company specializing in field sampling and testing applications. We have performed investigations on sites ranging from corner gas stations to industrial and superfund sites. Although, we do not provide any consulting/engineering services, we can help in recommending a few. Our Ohio operations have been based in Galena since 1999.

The Mudflats Bar and Grill, Inc.

Jane & Jeff White, Proprietors
31 W. Columbus St.
Galena, Ohio 43021
Phone: (740) 965-5700
e-mail: Jane@themudflats.com
e-mail: Jeff@themudflats.com
http://www.themudflats.com

The Mudflats Bar and Grill, located at 31 W. Columbus St. in Galena's Village Center, prides itself on high quality food and friendly service. With the opening of its new deck in the Spring of 2007, it is sure to be a fun-filled location that you will want to come back to over and over. Check out the new website to see what is happening. If you're riding, biking, hiking, or boating through Galena, be sure to stop by and enjoy The Mudflats Bar and Grill!

Murphy & Associates Real Estate

19 W. Columbus St.
Galena, Ohio 43021
Phone: (740) 965- 1448
Fax: (740) 965-1843
www.MurphyHomeInfo.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun., By Appt.

Murphy & Associates' mission is to use integrity and accountability to exceed our client's expectations bu guaranteeing a hassle free real estate experience through the use of our innovative systems. The Murphy & Associates Team proudly serves Westerville, Galena, Sunbury, Johnstown, New Albany, and surrounding areas. For all of your real estate needs, please contact us at 740-965-1448.

Organizations

The following are organizations located in and/or operating in and serving Galena, Ohio.

Community Library

Community Library
44 Burrer Drive,
Sunbury, Ohio 43074

Phone: (740) 965-3901
www.community.lib.oh.us
Community Library

Delaware County

http://www.co.delaware.oh.us/

Delaware County Friends of the Trail

Delaware County Friends of the Trail
P.O. Box 2302
Westerville, Ohio 43086
Phone: (740) 965-2646
e-mail: Delawarefriendsofthe trail@yahoogroups.com
www.DCFT.org
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Delaware General Health District

1-3 W. Winter St.
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Phone: 740-368-1700
http://www.delawarehealth.org/

Galena United Methodist Church

Rev. Sue Antolik
109 Harrison St.
Galena, Ohio 43021
Phone: (740) 965-2151
Fax: (740) 965-2151
http://www.galenachurch.org
Galena United Methodist Church

The Galena United Methodist Church offers worship services at 10 a.m. in the summer. Worship services during September through May include Sunday School at 9 a.m., fellowship at 10 a.m., and worship at 10:30 a.m. Please join us for the Men's Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Proceeds will fund mission trips. The United Methodist Women's Group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.

Harlem Road United Methodist Church

5520 Harlem Road
Galena
, Ohio 43021

Phone: (740) 965-4543
http://www.HarlemRoadChurch.org   

 

The Ohio Municipal League

Galena is a member of the The Ohio Municipal League (OML), an organization of Ohio municipalities. The OML keeps tabs on statewide issues and legislation affecting villages and cities in Ohio.

175 S. Third St., Suite 510
Columbus, Ohio 43215-7100
Phone: (614) 221-4349, 1-800-561-3597
FAX: (614) 221-4390
http://www.omunileague.org

Ohio to Erie Trail

The Ohio to Erie Trail spans the state of Ohio from Cincinatti to Cleveland following lands formerly owned by railroads and canals. When complete, this trail will connect four of Ohio's metropolitan cities, a dozen large towns and numerous small villages - all done on easily accessible, paved trails, that are completely separated from highways and automobiles.

Jerry Rampelt
Ohio to Erie Trail Fund Executive Director
614-267-2915
jrampelt@columbus.rr.com
http://www.ohiotoerietrail.org/

 

Preservation Parks of Delaware County

Preservation Parks of Delaware County
2656 Hogback Road
Sunbury, Ohio 43074
740-524-8600
Fax: 740-524-8200
http://www.preservationparks.com/

Ruffner Park Softball Leagues

http://www.ruffnerpark.com/

Sunbury/Big Walnut Chamber of Commerce

Sunbury/Big Walnut Chamber of Commerce
(740) 965-2860
www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com
 

The purpose of the Sunbury/Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce is to provide the members an opportunity to pool their resources ton continually improve the environment for conducting business in the area.

 

 

Schools

Big Walnut Local Schools

 

Galena is served by the Big Walnut School District. Elementary age students in the older part of Galena and in the new Heathermere subdivision are served by Big Walnut Elementary School in Sunbury at 940 S. Old 3C Highway. Elementary age students in the Blackhawk and Walnut Creek subdivisions are served by Hylen Souders Elementary School at 4121 Miller Paul Road. With new home growth in the school district, check with district officials regarding any possible redistricting.

The middle school, 105 Baughman, and high school, 555 S. Old 3C Highway, are also located in Sunbury. The district's administrative offices are located in Galena at 70 N. Walnut St., 965-2706.

The Big Walnut Local Schools Administrative Offices are in Galena and can be reached at (740) 965-2706.
www.bigwalnut.k12.oh.us

Big Walnut High School and Middle School

Big Walnut Schools Administration Building

9 West Columbus St., P.O. Box 386, Galena, Ohio 43021, (740) 965-2484, galena@embarqmail.com

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