Hunters checked 12,505 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s muzzleloader season, Jan. 9-12, 2016, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). During last year’s muzzleloader season 13,724 white-tailed deer were checked. The number of deer checked in Marion County was actually up from the previous year. Hunters still have opportunities to pursue deer this winter, […]
Marion Public Library unveils new kids area
January 13, 2016 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce recently attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official unveiling of Marion Public Library’s redesign project. The Library now features a new layout, a completely revamped Kids Area, new meeting room space, a gift shop operated by a library volunteer group called the BookMarks, and new operating hours for 2016. […]
Suspect sought in Waldo gas station robbery
January 13, 2016 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is asking the public for assistance in identifying a male subject who robbed the Duke and Duchess gas station in Waldo on January 9, 2016 at 3:12am. The suspect is described as a black male between 5’10” and 6’00” tall with a stocky build. He was wearing dark pants, a […]
Marion farm included in new additions to state’s historic farms
January 12, 2016 by
In 2015, the Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized 114 new century or bicentennial farms owned by the same family for at least 100 or 200 consecutive years. There are now more than 1,200 farms registered across the state in the Ohio’s Historic Family Farms program. The farms included the McKinniss Farm in Marion County which […]
Being “heart-healthy” is focus of next wellness program
January 12, 2016 by
The Marion Area Safety Council is partnering with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and OhioHealth Marion to present a four‐part Health & Wellness series open to all members of the community. Each series will have local experts share information and resources on a key Health & Wellness related issue affecting our community. Session two […]
Consumers warned to avoid lottery scams as jackpot rises
January 12, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to avoid lottery and sweepstakes scams as the estimated Powerball jackpot hits an estimated $1.4 billion. In the past month, the Ohio Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section has received more than two dozen complaints involving sweepstakes or prize scams. The average reported loss is about $5,000. “If […]
Inspirational women sought for ATHENA award nominations
January 11, 2016 by
The 19th ATHENA award of excellence will be presented by the Marion Women’s Business Council to a woman of distinction who has demonstrated professional leadership, community service and a passion to assist women in reaching their full leadership potential. This coming year’s recipient will be awarded the ATHENA statue at the luncheon on Monday, March […]
Rebates available for Ohioans to build safe rooms
January 11, 2016 by
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) announced the Ohio Safe Room Rebate Program is once again accepting applications, beginning today. The program provides a rebate for the purchase and construction/installation of tornado safe rooms for Ohio homeowners. “The entire state of Ohio is at risk of an EF5 tornado, which produces 250 mile per […]
‘Funniest Female Performer of the Year’ set for Palace performance
January 8, 2016 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association is set to present ventriloquist comedienne Lynn Trefzger at the historic Marion Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion, Ohio on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 7 p.m. For over 25 years, Trefzger has given life to a trunk full of comical characters, including a drunken and lovable camel, a grumpy […]
Marion General Hospital offering free tobacco cessation classes
January 8, 2016 by
Marion General Hospital says they are here to help those who are determined to quit tobacco. Organizers said that participants in their free, six-week Tobacco Cessation program will learn a positive approach to becoming a non-tobacco user, strategies to recover from tobacco addiction, the barriers to tobacco cessation, the health benefits of choosing a tobacco-free […]
