Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced his appointment of Randy Caryer to the position of Director of Public Service for the City of Marion. Caryer (pictured in a file photo from 2014) assumed his new duties on April 6, 2016. In his position as Service Director, Caryer will oversee the operation of the City’s Airport, Maintenance, […]
2016 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 3
April 18, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22 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 Scott, […]
Marion location names Primrose Retirement Community of the Year
April 15, 2016 by
Primrose Retirement Communities, L.L.C. has named Primrose of Marion one of its Retirement Communities of the Year. The announcement was made on April 6th, during the company’s annual Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, NV. “The Marion Primrose has continued to be one of our best performing communities,” said Primrose Retirement Communities President BJ Schaefbauer. “More […]
Council on Aging offers free memory screening
April 15, 2016 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is sponsoring a free Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, beginning at 9 am. Council on Aging staff will be administering a mini-memory exam, which consists of a series of questions and tasks designed to gauge thinking, language, and memory skills. While this 30 point screening tool […]
Ohio AG says hundreds of Ohioans report tax scams as filing deadline approaches
April 15, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to avoid “IRS imposter scams” as the April 18, 2016 tax-filing deadline approaches. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received over 400 reports of the scam in April. The ploy generally begins with a call claiming to come from the IRS or U.S. Treasury. The consumer is […]
Marion YMCA’s capital campaign reaches $1.4 million, community phase launched
April 14, 2016 by
At an April 11, 2016 Kick Off for the Community Phase of its $2 million capital campaign, the Marion Family YMCA announced they surpassed 70% of goal prior to the day’s Kick Off event. With pledges turned in at the Kick Off, the YMCA has raised $1,439,000 towards its goal of $2 million. The Community […]
Palace Theatre showing romantic comedy, ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’
April 14, 2016 by
The Marion Palace Theatre is pleased to present ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,’ the highly anticipated follow-up to the highest-grossing romantic comedy film of all time, on April 15, 16 and April 17, 2016. Audiences worldwide embraced the immensely relatable characters, seeing their own families reflected in the adorably brash and bold Portokalos clan […]
Ohio lawmakers to introduce, fast-track medical marijuana bill
April 14, 2016 by
State lawmakers said Wednesday they will introduce a medical marijuana bill this week, but many of the details won’t be known until months after it has passed the General Assembly. Legislative leaders said at a Wednesday press conference they plan to fast-track the bill to Gov. John Kasich before they leave town in June, ahead […]
Senior Center seeks nominations for 2016 Pearl Roberts Award
April 13, 2016 by
The Marion Senior Center is now accepting nominations for the eleventh annual Pearl R. Roberts Award, recognizing outstanding community service by a senior citizen. Mrs. Roberts was instrumental in the development of the current Marion Senior Center facility, as well as many other programs and services for Marion area older adults. Nominees for this award, […]
TRECA Digital Academy earns Auditor of State Award
April 13, 2016 by
A recent financial audit of TRECA Digital Academy by the Auditor of State’s office has returned a clean audit report. TRECA Digital Academy’s record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award. “Our entire administration is honored to receive the Auditor of State Award on behalf of TRECA Digital Academy,” said Scott Armstrong, Treasurer. […]
