The Marion Family YMCA will hold Turkey Jam Dance-a-Thon on Monday, November 23, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. All types of dancing from hip hop, Latin, pop and Zumba will be featured and all fitness levels are welcome. Attendees can stay for one instructor or all. The event is open to members and *nonmembers […]
Patrol’s Tpr. Kinney promoted to Sergeant at the Marion Post
November 13, 2015 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said that Trooper Darrin D. Kinney was promoted to the rank of sergeant this week by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sergeant Kinney will remain at the Marion Post to serve as an assistant post commander. Sergeant Kinney began his Patrol career […]
Salvation Army seeking kettle workers for Marion area
November 13, 2015 by
The Marion Salvation Army is in need of reliable workers to ring bells at their kettles this holiday season. They have both paid and volunteer hours available. Applications can be picked up at The Salvation Army, 317 West Church Street in Marion.
November’s Ballroom Dinner Dance to feature the Jitterbug
November 13, 2015 by
The next session of the Marion Ballroom Dinner Dance is set for November 21, 2015 and the featured lesson is the Jitterbug. WHERE: CWA Hall, 581 Bellefontaine Avenue, Marion, OH TIME: 6:15 Registration; 6:30 pm Lesson; 7:30 pm Pot Luck Dinner; 8-10:00 pm – Dancing COST: $25/couple or $15 per single; Music by John Larkin […]
Health & Wellness series to kick off discussing health of caregivers
November 12, 2015 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. There is […]
Music club to present Bells, Ivories, Voices this weekend
November 12, 2015 by
In honor of the National Federation of Music’s annual November Parade of American Music theme, a “Bells, Ivories, and Voices” program will ring out unique arrangements of American folk tunes and patriotic songs on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Prospect Street United Methodist Church (PSUMC), 185 South Prospect Street in Marion. Marion […]
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital names vice president of Medical Affairs
November 11, 2015 by
Mrunal Shah, MD, has been officially appointed vice president of Medical Affairs (VPMA) at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, a position he has served in as interim since June. In this role, Dr. Shah will continue providing clinical leadership support and administrative guidance for Marion General and its medical staff, as well as serving as a […]
Innovative health program shown to reduce depression, unhealthy weights in teens
November 11, 2015 by
An innovative high school health program helped students maintain healthier weights and even alleviated severe depression for a full year after the program ended. Researchers found that 12 months after completing the COPE Healthy Lifestyles TEEN Program, students had markedly lower body mass index than students who received a more standard health curriculum. Additionally, COPE […]
November is Hire a Veteran Month in Ohio
November 11, 2015 by
Governor John R. Kasich and Lt. Governor Mary Taylor recently signed a resolution officially recognizing November 2015 as Hire a Veteran Month throughout Ohio, asking Ohio’s employers to consider the skills and abilities of Ohio’s military veterans and service members when seeking new employees. Ohio is proud to be called home by nearly 900,000 veterans […]
Marion Public Health begins offering walk-in immunizations
November 10, 2015 by
Marion Public Health has made some changes they say are important to help assure Marion’s infants, children, and adults are able to receive the vaccines they need. The public no longer needs to make an appointment to see a nurse. Walk-in immunizations will be available every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00am – 3:00pm. Marion […]
