The amount that can be contributed to candidates, political action committees and political parties increased Wednesday to account for inflation. State law requires the secretary of state’s office to adjust campaign contribution limits for inflation in each odd-numbered year. Amounts were increased Wednesday by 3.1 percent — the change in the Consumer Price Index between […]
Johnson to bring new focus on healthcare services training at Alber Enterprise Center
February 25, 2015 by
Anne Johnson recently joined the Alber Enterprise Center team as program manager. She will be leading the organizations efforts in the long-term healthcare and support services industries. Johnson’s position will be partially supported through earnings from the Alber Enterprise Center as well as funding from Ohio State University Extension. Johnson has spent her career working […]
Meet the Marion Marauderz, Marion’s burgeoning roller derby team
February 25, 2015 by
A start-up roller derby team calling Marion home will hold a meet and greet during a fundraiser at Bob Evans this week. The Marion Marauderz are hoping to raise funds for jerseys and to help cover the cost of liability insurance they need in order to play against other teams. From 6:00pm to 9:00pm Wednesday […]
Gov. Kasich makes pitch for shift in tax structure during State of the State address
February 25, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich made clear Tuesday that while he thinks the state has come a long way in the last four years, he has no intention of taking his foot off the gas. “We’re on the move. We’re rising,” Kasich said in his State of the State Address. “It all starts with a strong economy.” […]
Wertman joins Marion United Way as Assistant Director
February 24, 2015 by
United Way of Marion County has announced the addition of a new assistant director. Amber Wertman joined the agency’s staff earlier this month. Wertman brings with her extensive experience with United Way. She served as the Executive Director for United Way of Crawford County since 2013. While there she coordinated the merger of three smaller […]
Opening reception for “Art from the Heart” gallery show is Sunday
February 24, 2015 by
The Barlow Art Center has announced that they will hold an opening reception for their newest exhibit, “Art From The Heart.” The reception will be Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Barlow Art Center and will include beverages and light refreshments. This show celebrates women and the art they love to create. It […]
Boil Advisory issued for Prospect following water main repair
February 24, 2015 by
Aqua Ohio, Inc. (Aqua) Marion Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for the Village of Prospect. This precautionary boil advisory will remain in effect until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24. Crews completed the needed repairs to the distribution system that serves the Village at approximately 3:30p.m. on Monday, February 23. Now that […]
Marion’s Congressman part of group proposing Constitutional amendment banning gay marriage
February 24, 2015 by
It takes a lot to amend the U.S. Constitution. But groups that oppose gay marriage say that’s their next step if the U.S. Supreme Court decides states throughout the nation must issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after hearing cases this spring from states including Ohio. On Feb. 12, Tea Party Republican Rep. Tim Huelskamp […]
Water main break to result in service interruption for Prospect; Boil advisory will follow
February 23, 2015 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division said they discovered Friday that recent extreme cold temperatures have damaged the water main that serves the Village of Prospect. While repairs are needed, the company delayed the repair until after the weekend because it will require an extended service interruption for approximately 450 customers in the Village. “In order to […]
Program to explore what Marion was like during World War II
February 23, 2015 by
When many people think of the sacrifices made during World War II by the “greatest generation”, they focus on the young men who fought to help maintain our freedom and that of millions of others around the world. Sometimes forgotten are the sacrifices of those who stayed on the home front and, in their own […]
