Galena

Ohio

Services

Frequently Requested Information

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

Please note that the Galena mailing address covers a wide area outside the Village. You may have a Galena mailing address, but may not be a resident of the Village of Galena. Double check the maps on this site or contact the Village offices to determine if you are within the Village corporation limits regarding services, taxes, etc.

New residents in the Village can click here for details about services in Galena.

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 Larry Buell and he can be reached at 740-548-6349.

Dog Warden

Delaware County Dog Kennel
4781 County Home Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: (740)368-1915

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
350 W.Cherry Street, Sunbury 43074
Phone 911 EMERGENCY         
740-965-3841
www.bstgfiredistrict.org

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 toll free Ohio number is 1-866-721-7482, 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 on our home page.

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Parks and Trails

For a map of the Village streets, parks, and trails, visit our home page.

Ruffner Park

Ruffner Park, 170 Harrison St., features a shelter house, playground, volleyball court, and baseball diamond, all situated on the Big Walnut Creek. You may reserve the Ruffner Park Shelter House for $25.00 per day or you can use it free on a first come, first served basis. 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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For ball field information, click here.

Across from Miller Park, beside the cemetery on Walnut St., the old Penn Central Railroad bed has been converted into a 1/2 mile trail. This section of the Ohio to Erie Trail traverses an old railroad bridge over the Little Walnut Creek featuring scenic views. The trail features an overlook deck offering a peaceful picnic location. Galena Brick Trail facilities are available free on a first come, first served basis.

This trail also continues through Miller Park and across Holmes St. on the old railroad bed.

The new .3 mile paved Walnut Creek Trail runs from Harrison St. to Joe Walker Rd. This trail affords dramatic views of Big Walnut Creek will become a key link in the Ohio to Erie Trail.

Galena is located at the confluence of Big Walnut and Little Walnut creeks at the mouth of Hoover Reservoir. Hoover Dam impounds 2,818 acres of water and creates prime fishing and boating areas. The area surrounding the lake features several parks and the Hoover Nature Preserve.

The lake and its mudflats are an important migratory bird stopover and are popular bird watching spots. This nature lovers paradise features Eagles, waterfowl, beavers, and much more.

A great place to view birds is from the 1,500 foot Hoover Boardwalk located at Area M off of Front St. in Galena. Two Osprey platforms have been installed by local volunteers to assist in reintroducing the "fish hawks" in Central Ohio. The entire Hoover area is also a successful breeding ground for Prothonotory Warblers that has attracted conservationists worldwide.

For more information, contact the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department at 614-645-3300, http://www.columbusrecparks.com/.

Phone and Cable

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

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Sewer

Sewage treatment service is provided by the Village of Galena. Sewer lines inside the Village and located within the public right-of-way are owned and operated by the Village of Galena. For sewer, streets, and drainage concerns within the Village limits, call the Service Director at 740-965-2484.

To Set Up a Sewer Account or Pay Your Bill

Contact the Village Offices.

Customers have several options for payment:

• To set up billing, contact the Village of Galena at 740-965-2484.
• Payment should be sent to the Village of Galena, PO Box 386, Galena, OH 43021.
• Quarterly payments should be mailed to the Village of Galena or dropped off at 9 W. Columbus St. in time to be received by the due date to avoid late payment penalties.
• Set up monthly sewer bill payments with no additional fees at the Delaware County Bank’s Galena branch. Bring your sewer bill with you the first time.
• Set up automatic payments to have a monthly amount debited from your checking account at any bank on the 8th of the month. Print off an automatic withdrawal form here and take it to your bank.

The sewer bills are sent on the following calendar:

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Streets & Sidewalks

If you have concerns related to Village streets, please contact the Village Municipal Office.
Please check our map to ensure you actually live within the Village boundaries.
Having a Galena mailing address does not mean you live in the Village.

Snow Removal

When ice or two or more inches of snow fall within a 24-hour period, a snow emergency is in effect. Between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., all vehicles should be moved off all village streets to allow safer plowing. Vehicles not moved may be towed at the owner's expense.

During any bad winter weather, having vehicles off the streets and out of the road
right-of-ways assists with our snow removal efforts.

Please do not move snow into the road right-of-way or onto sidewalks.

It is each property owner's responsibility to maintain his/her sidewalks for safe passage by all. For owners of new sidewalks, it is recommended not to use salt or other chemicals until the concrete has cured for at least a year. Adding grit for traction is fine.

Trash and Recycling

Village Residential Trash Pickup

The Village of Galena has an exclusive residential trash and recycling collection contract with Big-O Refuse. Village residents should contact Big-O Refuse for collection and recycling services at 1-888-924-BIGO (2446) to set up an account. To download an application, click here. If you have not contacted Big-O to set up an account, your trash will not be picked up. Trash services cost $51.66/quarter. Side door service is $52.66 per quarter and senior citizen service is $48.66 per quarter.. Two-wheeled 96-gallon totes are available for $3/month. These services and prices are available to non-village residents, also. Village collection days are Fridays (except during holiday weeks when they move to Saturdays). See our calendar on our events page for specific dates.

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Recycling

We encourage you to help our environment by recycling items for pick up at your curb on trash days. Recycling bins are available free upon request. The following co-mingled recyclable materials may be placed in your recycling bin:

• All glass beverage bottles and food jars;
• Rinsed aluminum, bit-metal, and steel cans;
• Rinsed plastic milk containers and plastic bottles and containers that have # 1 & 2 stamped on them, and
• Newspapers placed in brown paper bags or tied in bundles and placed beside recycling bins at the curb.

Please remember:

• Glass, metal and plastic containers are to be rinsed and diposed with lids and neck rings removed; and,
• Paper labels do not need to be removed.

Items that should NOT be recycled include:

• Pesticide and herbicide containers;
• Window glass, light bulbs, drinking glasses, mirrors, or ceramics; and,
• Motor oil, antifreeze, pesticide, herbicide, and margarine containers.

If you have a large amount of recycling, you can drop it off at these locations:

• Abitibe Recycling Bin (for newspapers and magazines) Big Walnut Schools Administration Building, 70 N. Walnut St., Galena
• Vineyard Church , 1001 Cherry St., Sunbury

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Other Types of Waste

For appliances, automotive, and household hazardous waste, check here: www.co.delaware.oh.us/commissioners/recycle/special.

Chipper Service

The Village does not offer a leaf pick-up
service. Please do not blow your leaves or
grass cuttings into the sidewalks or streets.
Composting this waste is very environmentally
friendly and provides rich soil to amend your
gardens. If you have a large amount of your
own residential yard waste, you may deliver
it to Price Farms Organics (www.pricefarms.org)
for free or to Mulch 1st 725 Kintner Parkway,
Sunbury, OH 43074 (740-965-6482).

The Village of Galena offers a free monthly chipping service for your convenience on the last Friday of each month, May through October.

When placing limbs at the curb, please follow these guidelines:

• Stack limbs in a straight pile
• Cut side toward the street;
• No longer than 4 feet;
• 4” limbs or smaller; and,
• No more than 7 days before Chipper Day.

This service is only for tree limbs. Please do not include the following:

• Rose, thorny or shrub limbs;
• Grass clippings or garden debris (tomato vines, corn stalks, etc.);
• Firewood or stumps;
• Rocks;
• Wire, metal, or other foreign matter;
• Limbs or other materials left by contractors, and,
• Tied, bundled limbs.

The safety of our staff is very important so, if the above items or other hazardous items are found while picking up limbs, the limbs will be left for your disposal. Thank you so much for your assistance.

The Village of Galena's polling place is at the Galena United Methodist Church, 2777 Sunbury Rd. Polling hours are 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

If you have recently moved to Delaware County, changed your name, or just turned 18, remember to register to vote! To register, contact the Delaware County Board of Elections at 740-833-2080 or visit http://www.co.delaware.oh.us/boe/index.html. A voter registration form is also available here.The Board of Elections is located at 2079 U.S. Hwy 23N, PO Box 8006, Delaware, OH 43015.

You may download an absentee ballot application here. Please submit it as soon as possible so you can receive your absentee ballot in the mail. This will give you plenty of time to choose your candidates and issues. You can avoid lines on election day and vote from the comfort of your home!

Poll workers are often needed. If you are interested and are a registered voter in Delaware County, able to attend training, and are capable of working a long day, complete and submit this form or contact the Board of Elections at the 740-833-2080 or boe@co.delaware.oh.us. Training is held the month before the election. On Election Day, poll workers report to their polling location at 5:30 a.m. and work until approximately 8:30 p.m. Workers are paid for training and for working Election Day.

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
Melinda Civin, Banking Center Officer 10 Park Street Galena, OH 43021 Phone: (740) 965-1002 Fax: (740) 965-2011 e-mail: mcivin@dcb-t.com http://www.webdcb.com
The Delaware County Bank and Trust Company is a full service financial institution serving the personal and business needs of the Big Walnut communities.
Galena Diner
	Gail James, Owner 13 W. Columbus St. Galena, OH 43021 Phone: (740) 965-9357 www.galenadiner.com
The Galena Diner 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 Monday and Tuesday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; Friday Fish Fry, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; and, Sunday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.. Kenneth J. Molnar Attorney-At-Law
	Kenneth J. Molnar Attorney-At-Law 21 Middle St. Galena, OH 43021 740-965-3900 FAX 740-965-2718 e-mail: kmolnar1@columbus.rr.com top of page
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 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)
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! top of page
Mulch 1st
Scott Wagner, Owner 725 N. Kintner Parkway Sunbury, OH 43074 Phone: (740) 965-6482 FAX: (740) 965-6648 e-mail: scott@mulch1st.com http://www.mulch1st.com Click here for Yard Waste Guidelines.	Mulch 1st is a premier supplier of landscape materials and supplies for professional landscapers and do-it-yourself homeowners. Mulch 1st provides the highest quality productsin conjunction with knowledgeable professional sales associates. Mulch 1st carries mulch, grass seed and straw, topsoils and amendments, fertilizer and pesticides, irrigation and pond supplies, tools and accessories, decorative gravel and stone, and so much more! Mulch 1st also offers a yard waste disposal program and afree Christmas treecycling. First Impressions offers design and installation, retaining walls and patios, irrigation systems, water features, fertilization programs, mowing, and snow removal.
Murphy & Associates Real Estate
	Nancy Murphy 19 W. Columbus St. Galena, Ohio 43021 Phone: (740) 965-1448 Fax: (740) 965-1843 e-mail: info@MurphyHomeInfo.com www.MurphyHomeInfo.com

Murphy & Associates is located on the square in the Village of Galena. Our mission is to use integrity and common sense in serving our clients. Our small town atmosphere offers comfortable surroundings alongside the use of innovated marketing systems & cutting edge technology. The Murphy Team proudly serves Galena, Westerville, Sunbury, Johnstown, Centerburg, New Albany and the surrounding areas. Call with your questions or stop by …… THE COMPLETE REAL ESTATE STORE: Buyer and Seller Representation; First Time Buyers; New Construction; Waterfront Homes; Commercial Properties; and, Short Sales, Bank Owned & HUD Properties. Organizations The following are organizations located in and/or operating in and serving Galena, Ohio. Big Walnut Area Historical Society
Big Walnut Area Historical Society 45 S. Columbus St. P.O. Box 362 Sunbury, OH 43074 www.bigwalnuthistory.org/
Big Walnut Friends Who Share
	Big Walnut Friends Who Share 216 High St. PO Box 424 Sunbury, OH 43074 Phone: (740) 965-9596 e-mail: donations@bigwalnutfriendswhoshare.org http://www.bigwalnutfriendswhoshare.org/
It takes a community to . . . provide for more than 200 families monthly, Christmas for 223 children (from 114 families) plus school supplies for another 178 children. Big Walnut Friends Who Share has lessened a family’s burden, one jar of peanut butter at a time and brought a community together to share and care for each other. The mission of Big Walnut Friends Who Share is to work to improve the living conditions of families and individuals in need/crisis who reside in the Big Walnut School District by securing donated items (including clothing, food, household furnishings, cash contributions, etc.) and then distributing them free of charge to these person. Central Ohio Symphony
	P.O. Box 619 Delaware, Ohio 43015 Phone: (740) 362-1799, 1 (888) 999-2676 Fax: (740) 368-3273 e-mail: mail@centralohiosymphony.org www.centralohiosymphony.org
The Central Ohio Symphony is the major performing arts organization in Delaware County Ohio. It performs a four concert subscription series, a free Fourth of July concert, three educational programs, and run-out concerts. Many outstanding Ohio artists and soloists have performed with the Symphony which has also featured the music of Ohio composers and performed more than 16 world premieres. The Symphony's performance "home" is Gray Chapel on the Ohio Wesleyan University campus.   Community Library
	Community Library 44 Burrer Drive, Sunbury, Ohio 43074 Phone: (740) 965-3901 www.community.lib.oh.us
DATA Bus
Delaware Area Transit Agency 119 Henderson Court Delaware, Ohio 43015 Phone: ( 740) 363-3355 x2 (for scheduling) www.ridedata.com	top of page
DATA Bus offers call ahead Demand Response service to all parts of Delaware County available to anyone for any reason. The cost is $2.00 or less based on age or approved disability. Service is provided between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and may be requested up to a week in advance, but no later than noon the day before travel. Customized Travel Training is also available to those individuals who have never taken public transit and would like more help in understanding how to use DATA’s transit system. For Travel Training call our Mobility Manager at 740-513-2207 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday thru Friday.   Delaware County The official website for Delaware County government offices is at http://www.co.delaware.oh.us/.
Delaware County Convention & Visitors Bureau Delaware County Convention & Visitors Bureau 44 E. Winter St. Delaware, OH 43015 Phone: 1-888-DEL-OHIO www.visitdelohio.com 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
Delaware General Health District
1-3 W. Winter St. Delaware, Ohio 43015 Phone: 740-368-1700 http://www.delawarehealth.org/ The Delaware General Health District is dedicated to fostering, protecting, and improving the health and the environment of our residents and our communities. Our vision is healthy people, healthy habits, and healthy communities.
Galena United Methodist Church
	Pastor Jeff Croft 2777 Sunbury Rd. P.O. Box 308 Galena, Ohio 43021 Phone: (740) 965-2151 Fax: (740) 965-2151 http://www.instastore.com/umcg
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. top of page 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, including Galena - all done on easily accessible, paved trails, that are completely separated from highways and automobiles. top of page
Jerry Rampelt Ohio to Erie Trail Fund Executive Director Phone: (614) 267-2915 e-mail: 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 e-mail: shagan@preservationparks.com http://www.preservationparks.com/
Preservation Parks of Delaware County is the natural areas park district for the county, providing opportunities for hiking, nature observation and other passive recreation pursuits. So far, the Park District, has preserved more than a thousand acres of wildlife habitat and recreation space. Visitors can enjoy a walking trail and seven parks, ranging in size from 19 to 231 acres, with hiking trails, picnic shelters, two nature centers, and playgrounds. Additional parks are in the planning stages. The Park District offers nature education programs for all ages, summer camps, a concert series and other special events. Additionally, Preservation Parks is restoring wetlands, installing prairies and fishing ponds, and is acquiring property in ecologically sensitive areas in order to help preserve water quality and habitat. The Park District is funded through property taxes approved by voters of Delaware County, as well as grants and donations. Closest to Galena is the Char-Mar Ridge Preserve, located south of Galena at 7741 Lewis Center Road.   Price Farms Organics Price Farms Organics is your Delaware County Yard Trimming Recycling Facility. Price Farms Organics Ltd. 4838 Warrensburg Rd. Delaware, OH 43015 740-369-1000 http://www.pricefarms.org top of page Ruffner Park Softball Leagues
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. To check the league schedule, visit http://www.ruffnerpark.com/.
Sunbury/Big Walnut Chamber of Commerce
	Sunbury/Big Walnut Chamber of Commerce 45 S. Columbus St. (located in the historic Myers Inn) Sunbury, OH 43074 (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.
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9 West Columbus St., P.O. Box 386, Galena, Ohio 43021, (740) 965-2484, adminassistant@galenaohio.org