You are invited to get fit while having fun with your friends and raising money for local agencies. Marion Area Physicians is sponsoring a Zumbathon to benefit the United Way of Marion County on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Boys & Girls Club of Marion County, 565 Oak Street. More than 50 people are expected […]
Vendors Sought for Annual Ohio Valley Christmas Craft Show
October 14, 2013 by
The 24th annual Ohio Valley Christmas Craft Show will be held on Sunday November 3, 2013 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Marion. Applications are still being accepted for the show that will feature exhibitors from all over Ohio selling hand-crafted one-of-a-kind items. The one-day show starts at 10:00am and […]
Ohio Restaurants Targeted by Utility Scams
October 14, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned that Ohio restaurants have been targeted by utility scams, where callers threaten to shut off the restaurant’s power unless it provides immediate payment. At least four restaurants have filed reports of the scam since July, and two reportedly lost approximately $500 to $800 to the scam. “Scams are […]
Eight New Counties Added to Ohio’s Fall Wild Turkey Hunting Season
October 14, 2013 by
Ohio hunters can harvest a wild turkey for their Thanksgiving feast during the seven-week hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s fall wild turkey hunting season runs Monday, Oct. 14, through Sunday, Dec. 1, giving hunters the opportunity to pursue gobblers and hens. New counties open for fall turkey hunting […]
Ohio Minimum Wage to Increase by 10 Cents
October 11, 2013 by
Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on January 1, 2014 to $7.95 per hour for non-tipped employees and to $3.98 per hour for tipped employees, plus tips. The increased minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual gross receipts of more than $292,000 per year. The current 2013 Ohio minimum wage is […]
5th Annual Ham and Bean Supper to Benefit Historical Society
October 11, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society and Kingston of Marion are holding the 5th Annual Ham and Bean Supper on October 19, 2013, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Tickets are Advance Sales Only and are available through the Marion County Historical Society at the cost of $5.00 per dinner. Menu will be ham & beans, coleslaw, […]
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 11, 2013 by
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and it is an opportunity to engage the general public to create a safe and secure cyber environment. The Ohio Homeland Security Department says that everyone has to play a role in cyber security. Constantly evolving cyber threats require the engagement of the entire nation — from government […]
Fall Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Week 4
October 11, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 14 through Friday, October 18, 2013 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 […]
Regular City Council Meeting Moved
October 11, 2013 by
Due to an anticipated lack of quorum, Marion City Council has announced that their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 14, 2013 has been cancelled. A Special Council Meeting will instead be held on October 22, 2013 at 7:30pm.
Fall Colors Nearing Peak Conditions this Weekend
October 11, 2013 by
Near peak conditions are expected across northern Ohio stretching down into the central portion of the state this coming weekend, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “Throughout the fall season, Ohio State Parks offer a variety of organized hikes that provide an amazing perspective of the Buckeye State’s beautiful and diverse natural […]
