Local donors, including Marion’s “favorite daughter,” Mary Ellen Withrow, have created eight new funds at Marion Community Foundation in the past month. This brings the total funds in the Foundation’s portfolio to 210. The new funds include scholarships, organizational endowments, donor advised funds, and unrestricted funds. Withrow, who served as the 40th Treasurer of the […]
Portions of East Church, Windsor Streets closed this week
December 14, 2015 by
The City of Marion Engineer’s Office reports that East Church Street, between Reed Avenue and Uhler Avenue, will be closed from 7:00am on Monday, December 14, through 5:00pm on Friday, December 18, 2015. The City Sewer Maintenance Department will be doing a sewer repair at this location. Also, Windsor Street, between Bellefontaine Avenue and West […]
Superior Credit Union converts to state charter, expands services to Marion County
December 14, 2015 by
Following the affirmative membership vote earlier this year, the Ohio Department of Financial Institutions officially granted a state charter to Superior Federal Credit Union, now known as Superior Credit Union, Inc. The credit union has selected a new logo and is in the process of updating signage, forms, and marketing material. Even after conversion to […]
Marion YMCA launches $2 million campaign to lower debt, make improvements
December 11, 2015 by
The Marion Family YMCA announced plans to conduct a $2 million capital campaign to increase its impact in youth development and healthy living. The campaign will raise funds to reduce the current building debt and to help with needed improvements to the Y. Organizers said that both debt reduction and facility improvements will allow the […]
Marion teenager selected to join Rose Bowl Parade
December 11, 2015 by
The Salvation Army in Marion has announced that a local teenager has been selected to participate in the 2015 Tournament of Roses Parade. Katelyn Knickerbocker has been selected to join over 200 other young people and adults from all over the United States to march with The Salvation Army’s Tournament of Roses Band. The band […]
PUCO offers energy conservation, safety tips for the holiday season
December 11, 2015 by
This time of year, many Ohio families begin putting up decorations to celebrate the holidays. Decorations help make the season bright, but can also create safety hazards. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers some tips to ensure a safe and energy efficient holiday season. Decorating safely Decorating this holiday season can be done […]
OhioHealth removes barrier for Rushmore Academy students seeking employment
December 10, 2015 by
A casual conversation during their kids’ soccer practice between Dr. Heather Columber, OhioHealth family physician, and Todd Schneider, assistant director of Rushmore Academy, resulted in a win for the entire community. During their bleacher talk, Schneider expressed his concerns to Dr. Columber about a barrier in the employment program that Rushmore has set up with […]
‘Christmas Vacation,’ Laurel & Hardy & Holiday Sing-A-Long at the Palace Theatre
December 10, 2015 by
The Palace Theatre will show the hilarious classic Christmas movie, National Lampoon’s ‘Christmas Vacation’ on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 7:30pm, Saturday, Dec 12 at 2pm and 7:30pm and Sunday, Dec 13 at 7:30pm. Released in 1989, generations of movie-goers can’t get enough of the Griswold family and their disastrous adventures. The Palace will also […]
Ohioans warned about unclaimed funds scam
December 10, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce is warning Ohioans about a scam instructing you to pay to get your unclaimed funds. How the scheme works: Unclaimed Money Discovery contacts a claimant via email stating that a recovery agent has been assigned to help retrieve their unclaimed funds. In return, they ask claimants to pay $29.95 for […]
Ohio House approves Rep. Pelanda’s bill to modify Ohio Department of Agriculture laws
December 9, 2015 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) announced that the Ohio House has concurred on House Bill 131, legislation that updates various sections of state law pertaining to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. “I am pleased to see House Bill 131, legislation implementing important changes dealing with Ohio’s No. 1 industry of agriculture, make its way to […]
