The STAND Coalition/Opiate Task Force will hold a Recovery Fair on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the Pittman Community Recovery Center, 827 North Main Street (former North Main Street School). The goal is to increase awareness about the importance of supports in the recovery process and to highlight the role of faith based recovery. In […]
Ohio Historical Society Changing to Ohio History Connection
May 19, 2014 by
In a bid to engage more people in the future, the Ohio Historical Society intends to make its name a part of its past. In May the nearly 130-year-old organization will become Ohio History Connection, a change intended to present the organization as something that is much more than just a museum and holder of […]
Board of Elections Holding Special Meeting
May 19, 2014 by
Marion County Board of Elections will hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Board of Elections office at the County Building, 222 W. Center Street. The purpose of the meeting is to review and act on provisional ballots cast in the May 6, 2014 Primary Election conducted […]
Leadership Marion Class Debuts Video Promoting What Makes Marion Great
May 16, 2014 by
Saying it’s time to “Inspire, Inform, and Involve,” members of the 2013/2014 Leadership Marion class held a community rally and volunteer fair at Tri-Rivers Thursday evening. In addition to several speakers, the event was the debut of video touting the good in Marion. Leadership Marion! is a comprehensive program sponsored by the Marion Area Chamber […]
Marion Community Foundation Awards Over $322,000 in Scholarships
May 16, 2014 by
Marion Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2014 Scholarship Program awards — $322,225 in 166 scholarships awarded to 116 scholars. This total includes 11 new scholarships since last year’s program. “We at Marion Community Foundation are so pleased to annually award and recognize outstanding young people throughout our community, including Marion County and […]
Aqua Ohio Kicking Off Spring Hydrant Flushing
May 16, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 19 through Friday, May 23, 2014 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Ohio Unemployment Dips to 5.7 Percent in April
May 16, 2014 by
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in April 2014, down from 6.1 percent in March. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 12,600 over the month, from a revised 5,285,000 in March to 5,297,600 in April. The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in April was 328,000, down 26,000 from 354,000 in March. The number […]
Car Show to Benefit Marion Daycare
May 16, 2014 by
Emanuel Lutheran Church in Marion will host the 4th Annual Car Show to benefit Emanuel Child Care on Saturday, May 17, 2014. The show will take place in the church parking lot, 241 South Prospect Street in Marion. The show will run from 12:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. with registration from 10:00a.m. to Noon. All vehicles are […]
ODH: Summer Protection Starts with Immunization
May 16, 2014 by
As summer camps, fairs, vacations and family picnics take you and your family away to many fun-filled places during the warm weather months, now is a good time to get vaccinated. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reminds Ohioans that immunizations are the most effective way to prevent illness from vaccine-preventable diseases. The ongoing measles […]
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Moves to New Location
May 15, 2014 by
You can rid your home of toxic waste at the DKMM Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at a new location this year, the Marion County Fairgrounds (220 East Fairground Street). All residents of the DKMM (Delaware, Knox, Marion and Morrow) Solid Waste District can take advantage […]
