The Marion Senior Center will host a nostalgic Sock Hop dance on Thursday, February 12, 2015, from 5:30 to 8pm. Marion area residents age 50 and older are invited to take a trip down memory lane, as the Senior Center will be transformed into a 1950s high school gymnasium that evening, complete with a live […]
Ohioans urged to use tax donations to help protect wildlife and nature preserves
February 10, 2015 by
As Ohioans work to complete their taxes this year before the April 15, 2015 deadline, residents statewide are reminded of an opportunity to help safeguard state nature preserves and wildlife with a tax donation. “When Ohioans give a tax donation to wildlife or state nature preserves, they are actively supporting conservation in our great state,” […]
Space still available for Marion Campus Job, Internship & Education Fair
February 9, 2015 by
Marion Technical College, The Ohio State University at Marion, Ohio Means Jobs – Marion County, and iHeartMedia, Inc. have again teamed up to host the 12th Annual Marion Campus Job, Internship & Education Fair in the George H. Alber Student Center Gymnasium, Thursday, February 19th, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. As in previous years, the event […]
Marion General hosting free grief recovery program
February 9, 2015 by
One of the least acknowledged and least addressed concerns in our society is grief, the normal and natural reaction to loss. Marion General Hospital Hospice offers an outreach program to help guide those who wish to resolve their loss issues and move beyond their grief to a richer quality of life. This 10-week program, the […]
State considering new adult driver training, making distracted driving a fine-able offense
February 9, 2015 by
All new adult drivers would have to take a driver education course before obtaining an Ohio driver’s license under a proposal being considered by state lawmakers. The Ohio Department of Public Safety also wants to expand teen driving restrictions and make “distracted driving” — including using your cell phone — a fine-able offense, with fees […]
Ohio AG offers consumer tips following Anthem data breach
February 6, 2015 by
Following the announcement of a data breach affecting up to 80 million current and former customers of Anthem, a large health insurance company, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is encouraging consumers to take steps to protect their personal information and watch for signs of identity theft. “We encourage people affected by this or any other […]
Ohio Democratics propose minimum wage hike, bill expected to go nowhere
February 6, 2015 by
Ohio would have the highest state minimum wage in the country under a proposal by Democratic lawmakers. Senate Bill 25 would raise Ohio’s minimum wage, currently $8.10 an hour, to $10.10 an hour in 2016 with future adjustments for inflation. All 10 Democratic senators signed on to support the bill, but it is unlikely to […]
Ohioans urged to be informed & prepared before stepping out on the ice
February 6, 2015 by
As cold temperatures continue, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) encourages eager ice anglers to be aware of the conditions before ice fishing on Ohio waters. While Ohio offers an unparalleled fishing experience, it’s important to remember that no ice is safe ice, and any ice that is covered by snow should always be […]
Tallgrass Trail hosting Winter Hike
February 6, 2015 by
The Marion County Park District is hosting a winter hike at the Marion Tallgrass Trail from 1 to 3 pm this Saturday, February 7, 2015. Visitors will be able to hike at their own pace on the snow-covered trail, and may go as far as they would like. Volunteers from the Friends of Prairie Parks, […]
Auditions are Sunday for the Palace production of “Nunsense”
February 6, 2015 by
Director Clare Cooke will hold auditions for the upcoming Marion Palace Theatre production of “Nunsense” in the May Pavilion on Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 2pm to 5pm. Cooke will be selecting adult women to fill five principal roles for the comedy musical. The show stars five wacky nuns as they present a variety show […]
