The West Side Neighborhoods Association will be holding its annual yard/bake sale on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at its normal location in the church parking lot next door to Circle K on Bellefontaine Avenue. The sale runs from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Pleasant, River Valley Beat State Average on Third Grade Reading Test
June 18, 2014 by
More than 110,000 third graders across the state, an increase of more than 25,000 students from the fall, are ready for fourth grade according to preliminary reading scores on the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA). Locally, students at Pleasant and River Valley beat the state average, Elgin and Ridgedale came up just short, and Marion City […]
Pelanda Applauds Signing of Two Legislative Initiatives
June 18, 2014 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) Tuesady applauded Governor Kasich’s signing of two bills, House Bill 213 and House Bill 309, both of which she sponsored. House Bill 213 revises Ohio law pertaining to child custody, guardians ad litem, and foster caregivers, to ensure that minors who are involved with Ohio’s children services agencies are treated […]
Ruth Achieves Membership in Million Dollar Round Table
June 18, 2014 by
Roger L. Ruth, Marion, Ohio, a representative for Modern Woodmen of America, is one of a small percentage of life insurance agents worldwide to achieve membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) this year. Founded in 1927, MDRT, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is a global, independent association of more than 38,000 […]
Police Made Quick Arrest in Fire that Destroyed Three Homes
June 18, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department reported they arrested a man on Tuesday for setting the fire that destroyed three homes on West Columbia Avenue earlier that morning. Police say the fire was started in retaliation following a fight. On June 18, 2014, detectives from the Marion Police Department and investigators from the Marion City Fire Department […]
Free Tobacco Cessation Program Offered by Marion Public Health
June 17, 2014 by
Marion Public Health, in conjunction with OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, will offer a free Tobacco Cessation Program at the Ohio State University at Marion beginning Thursday, June 19, 2014 and continuing every Thursday through July 24. The program is open to the public. The program consists of six small group sessions. Topics include: Health benefits […]
Council on Aging Hosting Retirement Readiness Series
June 17, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is once again sponsoring a series of four classes entitled Retirement Readiness: Money Matters. The information is geared to those who are newly or nearly retired. All classes are free, but reservations are required. Interested persons can register for any or all classes that are in interest. Topics and […]
Volunteers Sought at The Marion Palace Theatre
June 17, 2014 by
Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 10:00 am in the Palace Theatre, Palace volunteer advisory committee members will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors in high school to retirees that wish to give back to the community. Those attending the […]
Governor Signs Tax, Spending Changes for Ohio Budget
June 17, 2014 by
Ohio Governor John Kasich gave final approval Monday to sweeping budget review legislation that includes expanded tax cuts and credits and major new restrictions on new wind turbines in the state. Kasich, speaking at a signing ceremony held at a food bank in suburban Columbus, praised the tax cuts, as well as funding for issues […]
Tri-Rivers’ Hickman Elected President of Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education
June 16, 2014 by
Tri-Rivers Executive Director Larry Hickman was recently elected as president of the Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). ACTE represents Career Tech Educators throughout Ohio. In this role, Mr. Hickman has had the opportunity to go to Washington D.C. to meet with senators and legislative aides to discuss the importance of continued support […]
