After some incorrect information began circulating about winter coats for kids, Marion Goodwill has clarified their current programs. They do have an emergency clothing program, but they do not automatically hand out free children’s winter coats. The agency said that while they would love to do that, they simply cannot. Marion Goodwill’s Emergency Clothing Program […]
Seven Blood Drives Scheduled in Marion for November
November 4, 2014 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Friday, November 7, Marion Church of Christ (Fellowship) 947 Mt. Vernon Avenue 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, November 13, American Legion Harold L. Bradley Post 584 (Bingo Hall), 142 Olney Avenue 10 a.m. […]
Marion Police Arrest Kentucky Man for Rape
November 3, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department has arrested a man from Kentucky for the alleged rape of a Marion women over the weekend. On Saturday, November 1, 2014, an adult female reported to police that she had been raped in her home at knife point by an unknown black male in the Northeast section of Marion around […]
Congressman Jordan to Speak at Annual Century Club Event
November 3, 2014 by
U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan, Ohio 4th district, will be the featured speaker at the 2014 Marion County Century Club event on Thursday, November 6. Jordan, who represents Marion County, is on the November 4 ballot and is known for his conservative pro-family voting record, said Marion County Republican Chairman John Matthews. “In Congress he continues […]
Free Seminar Offered for Marketplace Insurance and 2014 Tax Returns
November 3, 2014 by
Doris Sneed Rapp of Sneed Business Services will be presenting a free seminar entitled “Marketplace Health Insurance and Your 2014 Federal Income Taxes” at the Marion YMCA from 1 to 2 pm in the carpeted conference on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. She will explain the new tax forms that will be necessary to file and […]
Iraq War Veterans Can Claim Ohio Veterans Bonus
November 3, 2014 by
Veterans who served in Iraq have taken advantage of the Ohio Veterans Bonus in increasing numbers this year, but time is rapidly running out to claim this benefit – the deadline for those who served in Iraq is Dec. 31, 2014. Through Sept. 30, the Ohio Veterans Bonus program has paid 83, 399 total claims, […]
Time Change: Fire Marshal Encourages Checking Smoke Detectors and Making a Escape Plan
October 31, 2014 by
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers is reminding Ohioans to make a potentially lifesaving change when they move their clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 2: Change the batteries in your smoke alarms. In conjunction with Ohio’s fire departments, the Division of State Fire Marshal encourages Ohioans to make a habit of changing the batteries […]
Time Running Out to Apply for Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Program
October 31, 2014 by
The Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Program’s last day for sign up will be Friday, November 7, 2014. Applicants must bring photo ID for everyone in the household over 18 and medical cards for those under 18, proof of income for the entire household, and all of the bills you pay every month (including rent, utilities, […]
Holiday Shopping and Networking Meet at Marion WBC Event
October 31, 2014 by
Business networking and discovering what fellow business women have to offer as Christmas gifts will be the lineup for the November Women’s Business Council luncheon meeting. Over 25 unique vendors will be in attendance. The shopping event will be Monday, November 10, 2014 at the TRECA Building, 100 Executive Drive, slated to start at 11:00 […]
LWVM’s Candidates Night Video Available Online
October 31, 2014 by
John Mullins, Harding High School’s Telecom Digital Media Instructor/Director, has announced that Marion’s League of Women Voters October 21 Candidates Night (CN) is now available for viewing on Time Warner Cable’s Community Access Channel 18 (MCSTV), and also on YouTube. Five of the six 2014 local contested candidates participated in the LWVM debate that was […]
