Dr. J. R. Clark, Psy. D., will be the guest speaker for the Marion County Council on Aging on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Dr. Clark’s presentation will focus on older adults and how they can enhance their physical and mental health. He will provide participants with accurate scientific information describing the causes and nature of […]
Marion YMCA Members Now Able to Access Y Facilities Across Ohio for Free
November 13, 2014 by
The Y says they stand for healthy living and in order to make sure all members continue to be involved wherever they may travel or work, YMCAs across Ohio have joined together to offer reciprocal membership through their “My Y is Every Y” program. The program, which launched in October, allows Ohio YMCA members to […]
City of Marion Auditor Awarded “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence”
November 13, 2014 by
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Marion by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The GFOA said that the Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting […]
Police Arrest Two Men Accused of Stealing Storm Sewer Grates
November 12, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department said Wednesday that they had arrested two men accused of stealing numerous storm catch basin grates around the City of Marion. The investigation began on November 6, 2014 after police discovered the thefts. 10 or more grates had been stolen in the last week with an estimated loss to the City […]
Faulkner Receives FFA Degree at National Convention
November 12, 2014 by
At the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo, Julya Faulkner, a member of the River Valley FFA, received her American FFA Degree. The American FFA Degree is the highest degree an FFA member can achieve and only a select few have the honor of doing so. To earn the American Degree, effective January 1st, 2015, […]
MTC, OSUM Awarded 2015 Military Friendly Schools Designation
November 12, 2014 by
Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion to the coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2015 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing […]
Marion General Adds Specialist, Resources to Expand Cardiology Services
November 12, 2014 by
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital recently expanded its cardiovascular service offerings with the addition of Ken Lee, MD, a specialist in heart rhythm disturbances. Dr. Lee’s expertise and training coupled with additional technological resources enables the community hospital to offer procedures in electrophysiology that typically are found at larger urban hospitals such as OhioHealth Riverside Methodist […]
Thomas Wanted in Connection with Mary Street Shooting
November 11, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department said Tuesday that a warrant has been issued for Walter D. Thomas in connection to the Sunday shooting at 389 Mary Street. The warrant is for felonious assault. 33-year-old Thomas is a black male, 6’1 and 210lbs. He has black hair (last known to be in dreadlocks) and brown eyes. If […]
Local Students Set to Perform The Wiz
November 11, 2014 by
The Ohio State University at Marion will present the Broadway musical production, The Wiz, Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14, 2014 7:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall Auditorium as part of their Five Nights on Campus cultural arts series. The Wiz, book by William F. Brown, music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, is a delightful […]
Annual Eco-Art Show is Saturday at Palace Theatre
November 11, 2014 by
The public is invited to celebrate America Recycles Day with the annual Eco-Art Show at Marion’s Historic Palace Theatre on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 11:00am to 7:00pm. You can shop local and green for unique holiday gifts made from recycled, repurposed, rescued and upcycled items. Sixty artists and crafters from all over Ohio will […]
