Ohio’s ban on setting off bottle rockets, Roman candles and other consumer-grade fireworks would be abolished under legislation introduced Monday in the state Senate. Senate Bill 386, however, would still allow local governments to ban such fireworks. The measure also would impose a 6-percent fee on fireworks sales, the proceeds of which would go toward […]
Honoring Ohioans Exhibit Unveiled at the Ohio Statehouse
November 11, 2014 by
A large crowd turned out Monday morning for the unveiling of the “Honoring Ohioans” exhibit at the Ohio Statehouse. The permanent exhibit is the newest addition to the Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center located in the Museum Gallery. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) and the Capitol Square Foundation, working with Dublin, Ohio […]
Groundbreaking Celebration Set for New Road, Science Building, and Apartments at Marion Campus
November 10, 2014 by
Expanded academic space for science & engineering, student housing, and a new road through campus have come to reality, at virtually the same time. The Ohio State University at Marion in partnership with The Annex of Marion, Marion County Engineer’s Office, the Ohio Department of Transportation, and Marion Technical College invite the public to a […]
Area Residents Invited to Compete in The Ohio YMCA Fit Blitz
November 10, 2014 by
Officials from the Marion Family YMCA recently announced their participation in the first annual Ohio YMCA Fit Blitz, a month-long fitness challenge in December 2014. More than 30 Y’s throughout Ohio are expected to participate in the challenge, which was founded by leaders at the YMCA of Central Ohio in Columbus. The challenge will be […]
Police Investigating Shooting on Mary Street
November 10, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department is investigating a shooting on Mary Street that sent one person to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. On Sunday, November 9, 2014 at about 2:57am, police received a call of shots fired at 389 Mary Street. Responding officers said they located one male victim with a gunshot wound. The 24-year-old […]
Ohio’s Medicaid Costs Significantly Lower than Estimated
November 10, 2014 by
The cost of Ohio’s Medicaid program is expected to be about $470 million less than what was originally estimated in the current two-year budget, and the bulk of that savings goes directly to the state. The anticipated savings is a result of multiple factors, said Greg Moody, director of the governor’s Office of Health Transformation. […]
More Homes Needed to Care for Marion Children in Need
November 7, 2014 by
The Marion County Commissioners issued a proclamation Thursday recognizing November as National Adoption Awareness Month. With the proclamation, Marion County Children Services honored the Tacketts who adopted three boys last month, but also highlighted the need for more foster and adoptive parents. Josh and Heather Tackett have been licensed foster-to-adopt parents since February 2011. Three […]
Veterans Invited to Seminar on Long Term Benefits
November 7, 2014 by
Are you a veteran or the widow of a veteran? You could be entitled to a tax free pension from the Veterans Administration. Veterans are invited to join Kingston Residence of Marion to learn about the VA Non-Service Connected Disability Pension – what it is, who can qualify and how to apply. The seminar takes […]
Government Closings for Veteran’s Day
November 7, 2014 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that offices in Marion City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in observance of Veteran’s Day. The following city departments will operate as noted: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling. Customers normally having refuse collected on Tuesday are requested to have their collections at curbside by […]
Marion Senior Center Holding Holiday Bazaar
November 7, 2014 by
The Marion Senior Center will host a Holiday Bazaar on Friday, November 7th and Saturday, November 8th, 2014 from 8:30am to 2pm. This two day event will feature dozens of exhibitors selling holiday gift items, unique crafts, jewelry, purses, and homemade confections. A chili and cornbread lunch will be served from 11am to 1pm. Booth […]
