More than 2 million Ohioans — one in six — turn to a food bank for help each year, and the Ohio Association of Foodbanks is requesting $40 million over two years. Ohio’s food banks serve 40 percent more people than in 2010, according to a study released Thursday by the Ohio Association of Foodbanks. […]
Attendees at Marion Goodwill’s Annual Meeting Hear from Inspirational Speaker
October 30, 2014 by
Goodwill’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 to reflect on the past year and to honor program recipients, volunteers, and community partners for their commitment to Goodwill’s mission. Brett Eastburn was the featured speaker. Brett was born with a condition he calls Quadmembral Limbs Deficiency, which means he has […]
Retired Teachers to Install New Officers for 2015-17
October 30, 2014 by
Marion City-County Retired Teachers Association (MCCRTA) will meet Monday, November 3, 2014 at 12:00 noon for a buffet lunch ($14 for those who have made advanced reservations), followed immediately by a program at Country Gatherings, 1775 Marion-Waldo Road. This is the last meeting of the fall season, with the next meeting set for Monday, March […]
Canaan UMC Holding Fall Bazaar & Bake Sale
October 30, 2014 by
Canaan United Methodist Church will hold a Fall Bazaar & Bake Sale, sponsored by Canaan Women’s Fellowship, on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 9am to 4pm in the Community House behind the church, 2006 County Rd 59, Edison, Ohio 43320 (corner of County Roads 28 and 59). Lunch will be served, including shredded chicken sandwiches, […]
Extra Traffic Patrols for Halloween: Safety Tips and Times for Trick-or-Treat
October 29, 2014 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey says his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for Halloween. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol on October 31st for Trick-Or-Treat night. The following is the area Trick-or-Treat schedule: Prospect Village – October 30th 5pm to 6:30pm Parade […]
25th annual Ohio Valley Christmas Craft Show is Sunday
October 29, 2014 by
This Sunday November 2nd, 2014 the 25th annual Ohio Valley Christmas Craft Show will be held on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Marion. Show starts at 10 am till 4 pm for this one day show. The show will feature exhibitors in two buildings, from all over Ohio selling hand crafted, one of a kind […]
State Agencies Collaborate to Increase Child Support Collections
October 29, 2014 by
In the past six years, state officials said Ohio has decreased by more than half the number of people coming to prison for not paying child support, saving taxpayers money. Agency partnerships, locally operated programs and legislative changes have led to the drastic decrease in those coming to prison, allowing these individuals to stay in […]
Marion YMCA Holding Stroke Clinic for High School Swimmers
October 28, 2014 by
The Marion Family YMCA will be offering a Stroke Clinic November 3-6, 2014. This clinic will offer techniques for every swimming stroke. There will also be basic introduction to turns, starts and many different drills. The times are beginners 3:30PM-4:30PM and Advanced 4:30 PM-5:30 PM. This clinic will be coached by Debbie Sheehan the current […]
Marion CAN DO Endorses Tri-Rivers Levy
October 28, 2014 by
Marion CAN DO!, the area’s economic development group, has issued an endorsement for the Tri-River’s Career Center levy that appears on the November ballot. CAN DO’s interim director, Dan Burkhart, says the levy is needed to continue Tri-River’s vital work in training highly skilled workers for current and future industries in the Marion area. If […]
Ohio Ranks Low in Election Participation
October 28, 2014 by
Ohioans tend to be proud of the Buckeye State’s perennial swing state status and the attention it receives come election time. But a national study shows that enthusiasm doesn’t always translate to more citizen participation in politics. Ohio ranked No. 34 — tied with Wyoming — in a report examining voter registration, voter turnout and […]
