Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a three vehicle fatal crash that occurred on August 14, 2014. The crash, which claimed one life, took place at approximately 2:30 pm on Pole Lane Road, just south of Patten Pike in Marion County. The crash involved a 2011 Ford Focus […]
Marion General Holding Training for Hospice Volunteers
August 15, 2014 by
Hospice 101 is a one-hour introduction to the rewards of being an active part of the OhioHealth Marion General Hospital Hospice program as a volunteer. Marion General Hospital Hospice is a faith-based, not-for-profit hospice, looking for people of compassion with a heart to serve others. The public is invited to attend this informal informational meeting […]
Stone Awarded 2014 Distinguished Service Award
August 14, 2014 by
Pamela Stone, Executive Director at the United Way of Marion County, was recognized for her contributions to local education with the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center’s (NCOESC) Distinguished Service Award last week during the group’s annual convocation day in Tiffin, Ohio. NCOESC is committed to offering quality programs and services that will help school […]
Miss Teeny Pop will be Crowned on Saturday
August 14, 2014 by
The 2014 Miss Teeny Pop will be chosen Saturday, August 16, at River Valley High School. Competition begins at 9:30 a.m. with 19 contestants vying for the title. Participants must be aged 6 – 12 and live or go to school in Marion, Crawford, Delaware, Harding, Morrow, Union, or Wyandot county. Each contestant will compete […]
Marion Public Health Closing Early Friday
August 14, 2014 by
Due to an all staff in-service/training, Marion Public Health will close at 12:00 on Friday, August 15, 2014. The closing will affect all divisions of Marion Public Health including the Administration, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Marion Public Health is located at 181 S. Main Street. Additional information about Marion […]
ODH Touts Importance of Getting Vaccinated
August 14, 2014 by
Back-to-school season is just days away for some students, and that means parents are out getting supplies, new clothes and back packs. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) says it’s also the perfect time to make sure your kids are up to date on their vaccines. State Epidemiologist Dr. Mary DiOrio says that unvaccinated children […]
Patrol Joins Ohio Law Enforcement in OVI Crack Down
August 14, 2014 by
An estimated 10,000 lives would be spared each year if drunk driving was eliminated nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Ohio State Highway Patrol will join other Ohio law enforcement agencies and thousands of highway safety partners throughout the nation to take part in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled […]
I CAN Awards Last Dollar Grants for 2014-15
August 13, 2014 by
The I CAN Center of Excellence, a regional college access organization, recently awarded 9 students Last Dollar Grants for the 2014-15 academic year to area students fund their future education. Last Dollar Grants are funded through the cooperative efforts of our partner institutions Columbus State Community College, Marion Technical College, Ohio Wesleyan University, Otterbein University, […]
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at Renovated Credit Union Location
August 13, 2014 by
United Federal Credit Union officially unveiled its newly remodeled Marion West branch to community leaders, dignitaries and representatives from the media at a Grand Re-Opening celebration on Wednesday, July 30 and to Members at a special cookout on Friday, August 1, 2104. The $500,000 renovation project began last fall and includes new teller lines, new […]
Marion Church Holding School Supply Give-away & Free Community Day
August 12, 2014 by
Cornerstone Alliance Church, 2010 Marion-Marysville Road (corner of State Route 4 and Marion-Cardington Road W.), will hold a School Supply Community Day, rain or shine, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2014. The day will include inflatable slides, bounce house, dunk tank, and crafts. There will also be a yard sale […]
