Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) thanked Ohioans for properly disposing of an estimated 18 tons (36,408 pounds) of unneeded, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs during last Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. During the event in Marion County, local residents dropped of about 348 pounds of pills and […]
Ohioans dispose of estimated 18 tons of pills during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
May 9, 2016 by
Marion Community Foundation awards more than $250k to area students
May 6, 2016 by
Marion Community Foundation has announced more than $253,000 in awards to 118 Marion area high school seniors and graduates in its 2016 Scholarship Program. “It is our honor to award more than a quarter million dollars to local students and help them further their education and career goals,” said President and CEO Dean L. Jacob. […]
Marion Technical College to hold 2016 Saturday
May 6, 2016 by
Marion Technical College (MTC) proudly announces that 226 students are graduating this May. At MTC’s Annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Palace Theatre in Marion, about 208 students will wear their gowns and mortarboards and receive their diplomas. They range in age from 19 to 60 years old. […]
2016 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 6
May 6, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 9 through Friday, May 13, 2016 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
ODNR urges people to leave wildlife in the wild
May 6, 2016 by
The spring season has arrived, offering many opportunities for Ohioans to help protect young wildlife. Each year, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) officials offer this simple advice: enjoy wildlife from a distance, and leave young animals alone. Wild animals are born to live their lives in the wild, and sometimes good intentions can hurt […]
Marion officer appointed to Attorney General advisory group on pursuits
May 5, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Wednesday the formation of the Attorney General’s Advisory Group on Law Enforcement Vehicular Pursuits. The group will include Lt. James Fitsko of the Marion Police Department. Attorney General DeWine created the group to examine the issue of law enforcement pursuits and to identify or create a model vehicle pursuit […]
Marion JFS accepting applications for summer work program
May 5, 2016 by
Marion County Job & Family Services (MCJFS) has announced the kick-off of the 2016 Summer Youth Employment Program. MCJFS will be receiving funding from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to fund the program. Summer employment will begin May 1st and work assignments will continue through August 31, 2016. Program length will be […]
Proposed medical marijuana bill would not allow smoking
May 5, 2016 by
Patients using marijuana could not smoke marijuana flowers nor use cannabis with high levels of THC under revisions expected to be made Wednesday to Ohio’s proposed medical marijuana law. State lawmakers wrestled with the idea someone would “smoke their medicine” and had initially wanted an appointed commission to decide whether Ohio would allow smoking. But […]
Kasich drops out of race for President
May 5, 2016 by
Emotional, thankful, and speaking characteristically off-the-cuff, Ohio Gov. John Kasich suspended his presidential campaign here Wednesday. “I’ve always said that the Lord has a purpose for me as he has for everyone,” the Columbus-area Republican said at a news conference. “And as I suspend my campaign today, I have renewed faith, deeper faith, that the […]
Women’s Business Council to learn about Marion’s travel economy
May 4, 2016 by
You are invited to join the members of Marion Women’s Business Council for a luncheon. The event will be Monday, May 9, 2016 from 11:30am – 1:00 pm on the second floor of META Solutions (formerly TRECA) at 100 Executive Dr. in Marion. Mark Holbrook, Executive Director for the Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, […]
