Marion retired teachers group to launch partnership with Habitat

The Marion City-County Retired Teachers Association (MCCRTA/ORTA) will have a “double feature” luncheon meeting Monday, April 4, 2016 at 12:00 noon in the Tri-Rivers Giauque Auditorium (west side), 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. For those members who have made the required advanced reservations, the Tri-Rivers Culinary Arts students, under the guidance of instructor Sheila Hamm, will […]

Rule changes proposed to strengthen water quality rules concerning lead

Ohioans would have to be notified within two days of unacceptable lead levels in their drinking water, under a proposal Gov. John Kasich plans to submit to state lawmakers. The proposed changes come months after the village of Sebring failed to notify its residents within 30 days of high lead levels in the water there. […]

Myers named OhioHealth Marion 2015 Manager of the Year

Chris Myers, RN, nurse manager 2 South inpatient unit at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, was recently recognized as the OhioHealth Marion 2015 Manager of the Year. The OhioHealth Marion Manager of the Year is a recognition of overall excellence in management and leadership. Nearly 100 managers and directors from OhioHealth Marion are eligible for this […]

Ohio Attorney General encourages high school students to apply for Teen Ambassador Board

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that his office is now accepting applications for its Teen Ambassador Board. The Ohio Attorney General’s Teen Ambassador Board advises the office on issues related to teens. Board members serve a one-year term during which they convene twice in Columbus. They work in groups to propose solutions to […]

Auditions are this weekend for community production of “The Tabernacle”

Auditions for “The Tabernacle” will be held at Bethlehem Dance Education & Ministry Arts, 746 Bethlehem Road West, Prospect, OH, (just northwest of Waldo) on April 3, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. All levels of actors and dancers, ages 7 and older, are welcome. Participants are asked to bring a water bottle, current photograph, and […]

City Aquatic Center holding Spring Break Sale for memberships

The City of Marion is holding a 2016 “Spring Break Sale” for Family Memberships to the Lincoln Park Aquatic Center. This event will be held Monday, March 28, 2016 through Friday, April 8, 2016. Cost of the Family Membership will be $199 with up to 8 people on the membership. You can purchase the membership […]

Marion Campus to host leadership development series

Ohio State Marion’s Alber Enterprise Center is offering a 5-module leadership development non-credit course beginning Thursday, April 7, 2016, in 125 Maynard Hall on the Marion Campus.  Each module is 3 hours from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will be held every other Thursday, with the last session on June 2.  Registration deadline is […]

PUCO reminds Ohioans to call 8-1-1 before you dig

April is National Safe Digging Month and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) would like to remind you of the importance of digging in a safe, responsible way by calling 8-1-1 before you dig. The Ohio Utility Protection Service is the communication link between Ohio individuals planning to dig and utility companies and the […]

Women’s Business Council to support “favorite charity” at upcoming meeting

You are invited to join the members of Marion Women’s Business Council for a luncheon and special charity opportunity. The event will be Monday, April 11, 2016 from 11:30am – 1:00 pm on the second floor of META Solutions (formerly TRECA) at 100 Executive Dr. in Marion. Women’s Business Council members will nominate their favorite […]

Congressman Jordan to appear at Marion event

Marion Citizens for Life will present a “Community Informational Event” with Congressman Jim Jordan on Thursday, March 31, 2016. The event will take place at 7:00pm at Dayspring Wesleyan Church, 2431 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road in Marion. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Pastor John Jones at 740-382-6270.