The Marion Police Department said they are investigating two incidents where guns were fired at Marion homes early Sunday morning. Firebombs were also thrown at the two homes. On May 31, 2015 at 6:12am, officers from the Marion Police Department responded to 412 East Farming Street for a report that an unknown subject or subjects […]
Marion County Fish and Game holding free youth fishing derby
June 1, 2015 by
Marion County Fish and Game will hold their annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 13, 2015. The free event is open to kids ages 5 to 17. A free lunch will be offered for everyone. Sign in is from 11:00 am to noon. Fishing takes place after lunch then attendees will head back into the […]
Community urged to “Stuff The Bus” with books and school supplies
May 29, 2015 by
United Way of Marion County is teaming up with organizations and local businesses for this year’s Stuff the Bus Book & Supply Drive through June 15, 2015. Working together, they are asking Marion County residents to help stuff buses full of new and like-new books, as well as school supplies, to help children in Marion […]
United Bank awards 10 scholarships to Marion County seniors
May 29, 2015 by
United Bank recently hosted their Annual Academic Awards Breakfast at the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Each year the breakfast is held to honor seniors from the county high schools. They are chosen by their administration according to their academic records, extracurricular activities, and their overall achievements. Featured guest speaker, Gus Comstock, Marion’s CAN DO Director, […]
Marion-area blood drives announced for June 2015
May 29, 2015 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Monday, June 1st – Noon to 6 p.m. – Marion Public library, 445 E Church Street Thursday, June 4th – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Marion Medical Campus, 1050 Delaware Avenue Saturday, June 6th – 7:30 a.m. […]
Marion CVB honors Customer Service Star and Community Ambassador with awards
May 28, 2015 by
The Marion Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau presented Linda Steed, Breakfast Hostess of Country Inn & Suites, with the 2014 Customer Service Star Award and Dan Sheridan, Marion County Prairie Parks volunteer, with the 2014 Community Ambassador Award. In addition to the awards, the CVB also recognized other people who demonstrated excellent customer service and […]
Marion unemployment rate hits 8 year low
May 28, 2015 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County was 4.7 percent in April, down from 5.4 percent in March 2015. With that large drop, the rate is now the lowest in 8 years. The last time Marion’s unemployment rate was this low was October 2006 when it was also 4.7 percent. You have to go back to […]
Marion Area Counseling Center offering mental health first aid training
May 28, 2015 by
Similar to ‘First Aid’ and CPR, ‘Mental Health First Aid’ teaches individuals how to help those experiencing mental health challenges or crises. Marion Area Counseling Center will offer this training on Friday, June 5, 2015 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at R.H.A.M – Marion. The training is free. Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training […]
Ohio House passes powdered alcohol, pure caffeine…again
May 28, 2015 by
For the third time in seven months, legislation to ban powdered alcohol has cleared the Ohio House. But this time, it appears ready to pass the Senate as well. The proposed ban, passed by the House 92-3 on Wednesday, comes after a federal regulator approved sales of powdered alcohol, which turns into vodka, rum, or […]
Panera Bread, Turning Point set to host 8th annual Baguette Run
May 27, 2015 by
The eighth annual Baguette Run – A First Step Against Domestic Violence – is being held June 20, 2015 and will begin at the Panera Bread café on State Route 95, Marion, at 8:00 am. The event is to raise funds for victims of domestic violence and their families. All money raised during this event […]
