The City of Marion Engineer’s Office reports that Fairground Street, between Patterson Street and Richmond Avenue, will be closed from 7:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. on Friday, June 19, 2015. Work will be performed at this location in conjunction with the North Greenwood Street Sewer Improvements project.
Lawmakers proposing blocking monopolies in Ohio constitution
June 17, 2015 by
Two House lawmakers want to put a constitutional amendment before Ohio voters this fall that would preclude monopolies from being written into the state constitution and could block efforts to legalize marijuana in the state. The effort, endorsed by leadership of the House and the Senate, is not directed specifically at a measure supported by […]
TWIGs donate $100,000 to strengthen Heart and Vascular Care
June 16, 2015 by
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital recently added a new service to its Heart & Vascular capabilities when a Medtronic CryoConsole Cardiac Ablation System was purchased. Marion General Hospital’s TWIG volunteer organizations joined together to donate $100,000 toward the purchase of this equipment. “This is a very important tool in the cardiac electrophysiologist’s ablation toolbox,” says Dr. […]
5k during the fair to benefit Marion County 4-H
June 16, 2015 by
Marion County 4-H 5k Walk and Run will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 8:00am at the Marion County Fairgrounds during this year’s fair. Entry fee is $20. If you register by June 17, you will receive a fair pass and be guaranteed a shirts. Registrations received after that date will not receive […]
Marion Public Health kicks off “Just Walk In” immunization program
June 16, 2015 by
Vaccines save lives, says Marion Public Health, and vaccinated children will not only be protected from disease but they help protect other children who are unable to get vaccinated for some other medical reason. Marion Public Health (MPH) has made some changes this year to help assure Marion’s infants, children, and adults are able to […]
Harding Home to show silent movies on the lawn
June 15, 2015 by
Silent film star Buster Keaton, known for his comical timing and deadpan facial expressions, will be featured at the second annual Harding Home Silent Movie Night on Thursday, June 18, 2015. The casual event will be held at 7 p.m. in the large tent in the side yard of the Harding Home Presidential Site, 380 […]
Marion’s State Rep sponsors bill to encourage women entrepreneurs
June 15, 2015 by
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 103, legislation that works to connect policymakers and entrepreneurs with the goal of highlighting and assisting Ohio women and their business endeavors. Ohio ranks in the top 10 states for number of women-owned businesses, according to Womenable, an organization that works to support women’s enterprise creation […]
Ohio accepting controlled hunting applications
June 15, 2015 by
Applications are now being accepted for controlled deer and waterfowl hunts on selected Ohio public areas during the 2015-2016 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Hunters have until Friday, July 31, to submit permit applications for a random drawing. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional […]
Marion Community Foundation offering over $700k to local programs
June 12, 2015 by
Marion Community Foundation’s annual Community Grants Program will award more than $700,000 to local nonprofit organizations. The online application is currently open, now through July 20. “We are looking to support organizations that have a vision and action plan to move Marion forward,” said Dean Jacob, Marion Community Foundation president and CEO. ”It is the […]
Genesis Ministries invites area children to Everest VBS
June 12, 2015 by
A summer kids’ event called Everest VBS will be hosted by Genesis Ministries at McKinley Park from June 15 to June 19, 2015 from 6-8pm. At Everest, kids “discover what it means to hold on to God’s mighty power in everyday life.” Organizers say kids participate in Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, […]
