Starting this week, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will issue a new format of Ohio’s Driver License (DL) and Identification Cards (ID) to customers renewing their DL or ID. Visible changes to the DL and ID include: Blue/green card in place of the salmon colored card Laminate on front of card now contains […]
Winter weather is here, Ohioans urged to have a plan to weather the cold, prevent falls and check on neighbors
January 6, 2015 by
After a mild December, January is bringing winter weather to Ohio, with a blast of snow and cold temperatures forecasted for most of the state over the next few days. Because older adults are at increased risk of complications from cold and snow, the Ohio Department of Aging encourages all Golden Buckeyes to have a […]
Women’s Club Home hosting a paint party this weekend
January 5, 2015 by
The Historic Women’s Club Home, 1126 East Center Street in Marion, will host The Paint Party on Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The public is invited to spend an afternoon painting on glass and/or canvas with friends. The event is open to experienced or beginner artists. The organizers will provide the supplies. […]
PUCO offers five tips for safe home heating
January 5, 2015 by
With the bitterly cold weather this week, it’s a good time for a reminder to safely heat your home. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers the following home heating safety reminders. Have your furnace, vents, flues and chimneys inspected by a qualified repair person. This should be done once a year. Never use […]
Ohioans report losing money to loan scams
January 5, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned that Ohioans seeking extra cash following the holiday season should beware of phony loan offers. In 2014, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received more than 200 complaints about advance-fee loans or credit cards, including many potential scams. The average reported loss was approximately $500. “In a typical loan […]
Women’s Business Council to discuss team building at next meeting
January 2, 2015 by
Pat Fox, certified trainer in customer service, leadership and supervision, will lead the January luncheon meeting of the Women’s Business Council in team building. Fox is a retired Associate Professor Business Technologies at Marion Technical College after earning her BSBA from Ashland University, her MSed from Dayton University and her AAB from Marion Technical College. […]
Marion-area blood drives announced for January 2015
January 2, 2015 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, January 2, Walgreens, 130 University Drive Noon – 6 p.m. Monday, January 5, Marion Public Library, 445 E Church Street 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, January 8, American Legion Harold L. […]
Section of Monroe Street closing for repairs
January 2, 2015 by
The City of Marion Engineer’s Office said that Monroe Street, between Silver Street and the dead end, will be closed from 7:00am on Monday, January 5, 2015, through 5:00pm on Friday, January 9. The City Sewer Maintenance Department will be doing a repair at that location.
Fitness center complaints doubled in 2014, Ohio AG offers gym membership tips
January 2, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is offering advice for consumers who plan to buy gym memberships in the new year after the Attorney General’s Office received about 250 fitness center complaints in 2014, double the number received in 2013. “There are many great gyms and fitness centers throughout Ohio,” Attorney General DeWine said. “However, when […]
Another alleged burglar arrested as part of continuing investigation
December 31, 2014 by
A joint investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion Police Department continued their investigation into a rash of burglaries by making another arrest on Tuesday and recovering additional stolen property. On December 30, 2014, Tyler Lane, 27, of 175 Curtis Court in Marion was arrested and the allegedly stolen property was recovered […]
