The secretary of state intends to send applications for absentee ballots to every registered voter in Ohio for next year’s gubernatorial election and would prefer to continue the practice in presidential and gubernatorial election years. No formal decision has been made, but doing so provides clear benefits at the polls on election day, given how […]
Local Club Joins Forces with OSUM & MTC to Celebrate National Chess Day
October 10, 2013 by
In celebration of National Chess Day, The Ohio State University at Marion, Marion Technical College, and the Marion Chess Club are inviting the general public to play and learn the game this Saturday, October 12, 2013 in the Alber Student Center on the Marion Campus. The day was first commemorated on October 9, 1976 by […]
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at Marion Nail Studio
October 10, 2013 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Inspirations Nail Studio, 1713 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, in Mallard Square. Inspirations Nail Studio is a local, family-owned nail studio owned and operated by Sherry Gillette, and her two daughters, Lindsey Harris and Traci Lott. Gillette says Inspirations was created […]
Marion Matters Holding “Walking Out of Poverty”
October 10, 2013 by
Marion Matters is holding their 1st Annual Walking Out of Poverty One Step at a Time in downtown Marion on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 5:00pm. Registration starts at 4:00pm in the city parking lot at the corner of Church and Prospect Streets. The public is invited to come walk and then stay to enjoy […]
Marion Public Health Offices Closing for Training, Holiday
October 10, 2013 by
Due to a bi-annual staff in-service, Marion Public Health will be closing at 12:00 pm on Friday, October 11, 2013 and will remain closed on Monday, October 14, 2013 in observance of Columbus Day. Marion Public Health will re-open at 8:00 am on Tuesday, October 15. The closing will affect all divisions of the Marion […]
ODNR Offers New Antlerless-Only Deer Muzzleloader Hunt
October 10, 2013 by
Ohio hunters may participate in a new antlerless-only deer muzzleloader season Oct. 12-13, 2013, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “October is a great time to hunt deer in Ohio. This new antlerless muzzleloader weekend is a chance for Ohio hunters to enjoy the outdoors and help manage the state’s deer herd,” […]
Marion YMCA Program Aimed at Helping Cancer Survivors
October 9, 2013 by
At the end of September, the Marion Family YMCA started the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA pilot program, a research-based physical activity and well-being initiative that helps people affected by cancer reach their holistic health goals. The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program is for cancer survivors in the Marion, Ohio community, and is being offered 2 […]
New K9 Joins Marion Police Department
October 9, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department has announced the addition of their newest officer, a Dutch Shepherd named Six. The K9 is assigned to handler Officer Mark Elliott. The Department says Six’s name has two meanings. The first is that six is a military term where having someone watch your “6″ means they have your back. This […]
Church Hosting Free Harvest Celebration
October 9, 2013 by
Peace Community United Church of Christ will be hosting a harvest celebration on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 11:30am to 1:30 pm. The free community event will be held rain or shine at the church at 4061 Columbus Sandusky Road South (State Route 98), Waldo, Ohio. The Harvest Celebration will include a free pulled pork […]
Warning Issued Over Affordable Care Act Scams
October 9, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor are warning Ohioans to guard against scams related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes referred to as Obamacare, with open enrollment for the new federally-run health insurance exchange in Ohio running through March 31, 2014. Coverage begins Jan. 1, 2014 for […]
