Marion Woman Part of Recent Patrol Graduates

The Patrol’s 155th Academy Class graduated recently after 22 weeks of intense paramilitary training. The graduates included Kayla Crager of Marion who has been assigned to the Marion Post. The keynote address was provided by Director John Born, Ohio Department of Public Safety. Additional remarks were provided by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol Superintendent and […]

Deadline to Apply for CAUV Nears

Marion County Auditor Joan Kasotis announced that Friday, February 28, 2014 at 4:30 P.M. is the deadline to file initial and renewal applications for CAUV, Current Agricultural Use Value. Ohio Revised Code states that all initial application for CAUV must be filed prior to the first Monday in March. If you have further questions, contact […]

Gliders Earn Awards from Central Ohio Soaring Association

The Central Ohio Soaring Association (COSA) recently held its annual awards banquet. COSA is a working club of glider pilots and students that fly at the Marion Municipal Airport. Dr. Ali Rikabi was Student of the Year for obtaining his glider commercial rating and contributions to the club. The Mark Savage Young Pilot Award is […]

Marion Church Hosting Grief Support Recovery Group

GriefShare is a special weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close.  It’s a place where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss.  At GriefShare, organizers say you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life. This […]

Ohioans Report Losing Money to Debt Collection Scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to beware of phony calls claiming consumers owe money. The office received more than 2,400 collections complaints in 2013, and hundreds of those complaints involved potential scams. Consumers who are taken advantage of by debt collection scams often report losing $200 to $300, though some lose thousands. […]

Alber Enterprise Center Offering Online Paralegal Course

The paralegal career is rated as one of the faster growing professions in the United States. The Ohio State University at Marion – Alber Enterprise Center is offering a Paralegal Online Study Program in partnership with Midwest Paralegal Studies.  This 12-month non-credit online program will lead to a certificate of completion. The course consists of […]

Marion Campus Hosting Job/Internship & Education Fair

Marion Technical College, The Ohio State University at Marion, Ohio Means Jobs – Marion County, and Clear Channel Communications have teamed up to host the Marion Campus Job/Internship & Education Fair at the Marion Campus on Thursday, February 20th, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Alber Student Center on the Marion Campus. This is the […]

Partnership Will Bring MD Anderson Cancer Care Marion General

OhioHealth recently announced that the health system is taking steps for several OhioHealth hospitals, including Marion General Hospital, to become certified members of MD Anderson Cancer Network™, a program of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. When finalized, this collaboration will help advance cancer care in the communities that OhioHealth serves while still […]

Group Learning the Cha-cha at February Dance

The Marion Ballroom Dance Group will host a Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, February 22, 2014. All singles and couples are welcome to attend, learn a new dance, and share a pot luck dinner. The dances are held at the CWA Hall, 581 Bellefontaine Avenue in Marion. Registration is at 6:15pm with the lesson starting at […]

Ohio Breaks Record for Exporting Goods

Businesses in Ohio are exporting at a record pace, getting national recognition in the process. Ohio exported $50.5 billion worth of goods last year, setting a new state record. “We are very proud of our global business community, export assistance programs and the overall health of our economy that helped Ohio reach this significant milestone,” […]