Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at approximately 7:25am on State Route 309 at the intersection of Main Street in the Village of Caledonia in Marion County. The Patrol said that Maureen E. Welch, 71, of Caledonia […]
Ohio lawmakers push to end all funding for Planned Parenthood
July 29, 2015 by
State and federal officials in Ohio on Tuesday announced they will seek to defund and investigate Planned Parenthood in the wake of controversial videos depicting organization officials. At an anti-abortion rally at the Ohio Statehouse, state Rep. Bill Patmon, a Cleveland Democrat, said he’s co-sponsoring new legislation that would cut off all state funding to […]
Marion residents staring in Upper Sandusky production
July 28, 2015 by
Several Marion area residents have traveled north to Upper Sandusky this summer to take part in the portrayal of the classic comedy/drama Hello Dolly directed by Marion resident Scott Persinger. Portraying the lead as matchmaker Dolly Levi, is Julie McGinnis. Hailie Crowder (Irene Molloy), Mallory Gleespan (Minnie Fay) and Elissa Crowder (Ermengarde) join the cast […]
Marion City Schools to re-occupy former administrative building
July 28, 2015 by
Marion City Schools has announced plans for its former administrative building as a church leasing the 910 East Church Street property moves to its new home. Liberty Baptist Church, which has leased the building since 2012, is moving to 921 Woodrow Ave. where it will have more room to grow. The Marion City Digital Academy […]
Marion Family YMCA’s Triathlon and Duathlon aims for fitness and fun
July 27, 2015 by
On Saturday, August 15, 2015 the Marion Family YMCA is holding their 9th annual triathlon and duathlon. Healthy living through physical activity is central to the Y’s cause and they say the triathlon/duathlon is a great way to achieve an exercise goal while having fun and building friendships. The triathlon consists of a 500 yard […]
Ohio insurance rates rise, but remain lower than most other states
July 27, 2015 by
Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor recently announced that the average rate changes for the top 10 private passenger auto and homeowner’s insurance groups in Ohio increased 2.6 percent and 4.3 percent, respectively, in 2014. The average rate change for auto insurance is similar while the homeowner’s insurance change is smaller compared to 2013 changes. “Ohio is […]
Ohio reviewing security at National Guard recruiting stations
July 27, 2015 by
In the wake of the fatal shootings at a recruitment office and a Navy reserve training center in Tennessee, Ohio is moving to heighten security for its National Guard recruiters. Ohio Gov. John Kasich ordered a review of security and four store-front recruitment centers were moved to nearby armories. Kasich also ordered a review that […]
Marion Technical College celebrates 100% pass rate for Physical Therapy Assistants
July 24, 2015 by
These Marion Technical College graduates are not just good – they are golden. All 22 of the 2015 Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) graduates recently passed the National Board Exam. This puts MTC’s Physical Therapy Assistant program in elite company with a 100% pass rate for the first try. “Congratulations to our students! Their hard work […]
Funding available for local services for seniors
July 24, 2015 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is currently accepting proposals for services in 2016 that address the needs of local older adults. Complete bid packets, containing detailed service specifications and other necessary information, are now available for any agency who is interested in applying for funding. Services to be funded in 2016 include transportation, in-home […]
Ohio AG, 44 other, urge phone carriers to block unwanted calls for consumers
July 24, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has joined 44 other attorneys general in calling on five major phone companies to offer call-blocking technology to their customers. In a joint letter to the chief executives of AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, and CenturyLink, the attorneys general said new clarification to a Federal Communications Commission rule allows telecommunication service […]
