Hunters will have their first opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer when archery season opens on Saturday, September 26, 2015, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Deer hunters should be aware of certain changes when purchasing permits before heading into the field this year. Ohio’s 2015-2016 deer seasons include: Archery: Sept. 26-Feb. 7, […]
Marion unemployment rate lowest in over 14 years
September 23, 2015 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County has reached it’s lowest point in over 14 years. The rate was 4.3 percent in August 2015 down from 5.1 percent in July. The rate is also a big decrease from a year ago when it was 5.7 percent. The most recent time the rate was lower was May […]
Liu, a family medicine physician, joins OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians
September 23, 2015 by
Qihui Joanna Liu, MD, has joined OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians and is now accepting patients. She joins the family medicine practice with Heather Columber, DO, at 1713 Marion Mt. Gilead Road, Suite 108, Marion. “I am thrilled that Dr. Liu has joined our practice,” said Dr. Columber. “Both Dr. Liu and I enjoy providing care […]
Palace Theatre holding quarterly volunteer orientation
September 23, 2015 by
Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 10:00 am in the Palace Theatre, Palace volunteer advisory committee members will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors in high school to retirees that wish to give back to the community. The volunteers are […]
Marijuana group collects signatures for Fresh Start Act
September 23, 2015 by
The group behind November’s marijuana legalization initiative said Tuesday it had collected more than enough signatures to advance a separate measure that would allow marijuana convictions to be purged. ResponsibleOhio, the group backing Issue 3, said it collected 236,759 signatures of registered Ohio voters to put the Fresh Start Act before state lawmakers next year […]
Annual Heifer Festival returns this Saturday in Richwood
September 22, 2015 by
The 11th annual Heifer Festival will be held at the North Union Elementary School in Richwood, Ohio from 11am to 6pm on Saturday, September 26, 2015. As usual, the event includes food at low prices, games and prizes for the kids, entertainers, over 20 vendors and craftpeople, live animals, and demonstrations such as dog obedience. […]
Marion businesses report receiving counterfeit money
September 22, 2015 by
Officers from the Marion Police Department have responded to at least eight incidents of local businesses reporting counterfeit twenty dollar bills since September 12, 2015. The Marion Police Department has contacted area businesses to warn them of these incidents and have also been in contact with the United States Secret Service. The Marion Police Department, […]
Marion Public Health offering special Back-To-School immunization clinic
September 22, 2015 by
Marion Public Health will be holding a special “Back To School” immunization clinic on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm at Marion Public Health located at 181 South Main Street. Marion Public Health accepts most health insurance plans and cash or check with proper ID. The health department accepts most health insurances. Cost […]
Ohioans report surge of tax-related phone scams
September 22, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned that his office has received more than 600 reports of tax-related scams since September 1. The scams generally begin with a phone call telling consumers they are in trouble with the IRS and must call an out-of-state number for more information. Eventually consumers are asked for money. In one […]
Modern Woodmen plans local meal-packing event
September 21, 2015 by
Lori D. Seckel, regional director for Modern Woodmen, will lead local Modern Woodmen representatives and their families in a meal-packing event on Friday, September 25, 2015. The project will take place at First Church of the Nazarene, 233 W. Church Street, Marion, Ohio. Media participation is encouraged and appreciated. “We’re excited to do our part […]
