The City of Marion Engineer’s Department said that Latourette Street, from Brown Avenue to the south dead end, will be closed from 7:00am Monday, April 6, 2015 through 5:00pm Tuesday, April 7, 2015. A contractor for Columbia Gas will be relocating a gas main in the area.
Grant to boost learning tools for Marion City Schools students with autism
April 3, 2015 by
A grant from the GPD Employees’ Foundation will benefit Marion City Schools’ Autistic students by paying for iPads and an educational app. The district has been awarded a $19,522 grant that will enable it to buy 49 iPads for Autistic students and their teachers. It will also pay for the See, Touch, Learn school version […]
Patrol now accepting applications for new troopers
April 3, 2015 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently accepting applications for the position of Trooper. Individuals interested in a career in law enforcement can apply by visiting careers.ohio.gov. The minimum requirements for the position: United States citizen 20 – 34 years of age High school diploma or GED Ohio resident (upon graduation) Valid operator’s license The […]
PUCO reminds Ohioans to call 8-1-1 before you dig
April 3, 2015 by
The first days of spring have finally arrived and as Ohioans start to make plans for their outdoor home improvement projects or yard work, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) would like to remind everyone of the importance of digging in a safe, responsible way. April is National Safe Digging Month, so if you […]
Marion Church holding a “Walk with Jesus”
April 3, 2015 by
Fairpark Community Baptist Church in Marion will hold a “Walk With Jesus,” an experiential and moving family Easter event where parents and children travel together in Jesus’ footsteps during his last week on earth. Families travel to Jerusalem for Palm Sunday, sit down for the Last Supper, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, discover the […]
Women’s Business Council to take look at the business of tourism in Ohio
April 2, 2015 by
What makes Ohio a visitor’s choice as a vacation destination? What does it take to draw visitors to the state and the area? Mary Cusick, Director of TourismOhio, leads the state’s efforts to brand and market Ohio as a compelling travel destination. At the next meeting of the Marion Women’s Business Council, she will share […]
Local blood drives for April start Friday
April 2, 2015 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Friday, April 3rd – 2 to 7 p.m. – Blue Fusion, 1340 Mt. Vernon Ave. Monday, April 6 – Noon – 6 p.m. – Marion Public Library, 445 E Church Street Thursday, April 9th –11 a.m. to 5 […]
Poll: Ohioans want some change from next president, favor negotiations with Iran
April 2, 2015 by
One thing you can believe in: The 2016 presidential election will be about change, assuming that a trend emerging in a new poll of Ohio and two other swing states continues and voters say they want a new direction after President Barack Obama’s eight years. Nearly two out of three Ohio voters, or 64 percent, […]
Governor removes provision that would have tied together voter, vehicle registrations
April 2, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich on Wednesday vetoed some provisions tucked into the transportation budget bill that critics had predicted would deter out-of-state college students from voting in Ohio. But the governor let stand a 30-day time limit by which anyone who declares Ohio residency must re-register their cars and get a new driver’s license. A provision […]
Smith named local Republican of the Year, over 180 attend annual dinner
April 1, 2015 by
The Marion County Republican Party has announced that Jacqueline Smith has been named the 2014 Marion County Republican of the Year. The local party also recently held their annual Harding Day Dinner where over 180 heard from Ohio Auditor Dave Yost. Since moving to Marion in 2008, Smith has been active in its political life. […]
