Gov. John Kasich signed legislation Wednesday to give school districts some relief from the long winter that already has prompted many to exceed their allotments of calamity days. The legislation, approved earlier this month in a compromise between the Ohio House and Senate, provides schools with four additional calamity days. Districts first will have to […]
Deadline Nears for Property Value Objections
March 26, 2014 by
Marion County Auditor Joan Kasotis is reminding property owners that the deadline to file for Board of Revision (BOR) is 4:00 P.M. on March 31, 2014. Owners who feel the combined value of their land and buildings is different from the appraised value on the auditor’s property cards may file a BOR form. Evidence should […]
Marion Unemployment Rate Down in February
March 26, 2014 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County dipped a bit in February to 7.3 percent, down from 7.9 percent in January. The change came with 200 more people finding work and put the rate over a percent lower than a year ago when it sat at 8.5 percent in February 2013. Ohio’s unemployment rate was 6.5 […]
“Ag is Cool!” Creative Contest Launched as Part of National Ag Day
March 26, 2014 by
In honor of National Agriculture Day, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) today announced it will begin accepting entries for the 2014 “Agriculture is Cool!” Creative Expressions contest. Ohio children enrolled in school or home schooled during the 2013-2014 academic year have until June 6, 2014, to capture their personal interpretation of why Ohio agriculture […]
Marion’s State Rep Proposes Tougher Child Restraint Law
March 25, 2014 by
Motorists could be prosecuted for any injuries sustained by children who aren’t in a safety seat, under new legislation in the Ohio House of Representatives. House Bill 480, introduced last week, would also allow law enforcement to pull over drivers if they spot any passengers younger than age 15 who aren’t buckled or strapped in […]
RAMTEC Vex Robotics League Earns $25,000 Honda Grant
March 25, 2014 by
The Tri-Rivers RAMTEC Vex Robotics League has earned a Honda North America grant for $25,000 to increase student interest in becoming future manufacturing and engineering technicians, according to Ritch Ramey, RAMTEC Coordinator The grant, written by Ramey, will help Central Ohio schools expand their engineering technology awareness and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum. […]
City Set for First Yard Waste Collection of the Season
March 25, 2014 by
For the month of April 2014, the City of Marion will be collecting yard waste at curbside from Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 11. Curbside pick up for yard waste generally occurs on the day following each resident’s regular trash collection day (example: Friday trash pick-up – Monday yard waste pick up). With limited […]
Fish Winterkill Possible as Ice Retreats from Ohio’s Ponds and Lakes
March 25, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding people that fish kills may be common in ponds and small lakes as the ice and snow of the past few months gives way to spring. Winter fish die-offs caused by long periods of heavy ice and snow cover on small waters are referred to as […]
Marion YMCA Launches 2014 Annual Campaign
March 24, 2014 by
The Marion Family YMCA launched its annual campaign on Monday, March 17, 2014 with the goal of ensuring that everyone in the Marion area has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Larry Babich, Annual Campaign General Chair, said that the Marion Family YMCA works every […]
Veterans Offering Information on Assisted Living Options
March 24, 2014 by
The Marion County Veterans Service Commission officer will be available to meet with veterans and spouses of veterans at Kingston Residence of Marion on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Dick Reish will meet with veterans and spouses to discuss financial assistance for assisted living called “Aid and Attendance.” “Aid and Attendance” is […]
