Goodwill’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet is an opportunity for Goodwill to reflect on the successes of the past year and to honor program recipients, volunteers, and community partners for their commitment to Goodwill’s mission. A complimentary dinner will be served and this meeting is free and open to the public. Bill Sims, Jr. will […]
Free Memory Screening Day Offered by Council on Aging
September 27, 2013 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is sponsoring a free Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Council on Aging staff will be administering a mini-memory exam, which is frequently used as a dementia screening instrument. While this 30 item screening tool is not used solely as a diagnosis for dementia, it can give […]
Week Two of Fall Flushing Schedule Announced
September 27, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, September 30 through Friday, October 4 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 Scott, […]
Oyster Chosen as Republican of the Month for September
September 27, 2013 by
The September Marion County Republican of the Month has been selected. Michelle Oyster was elected by the GOP Central and Executive Committee. Oyster has been office manager of Sergeant’s Greenscapes for 5 years. Her affiliations include the Central Baptist Church of Marion and the Marion County Republican Club. Her post high school education was at […]
More Prime Hunting Time as Deer Season Opens Saturday
September 26, 2013 by
Several changes to Ohio’s white-tailed deer hunting regulations take effect when the first deer season begins on Saturday, September 28, 2013, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). New deer hunting regulations implemented by the ODNR Division of Wildlife include extended hunting hours during gun and muzzleloader seasons, county bag limits, changes to […]
Marion Palace Theatre Showing Disney’s “Planes”
September 26, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the Disney animated film “Planes” on September 27, 28, 29, 2013. Disney.com describes the action-packed film: Dusty is a big-hearted, fast-flying crop duster who dreams of competing in the most exhilarating around-the-world air race in history. There are only a couple of not-so-small problems – Dusty is not exactly […]
Ohio, 39 Other States Urge FDA to Adopt E-Cigarette Regulations
September 26, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General DeWine has urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue proposed regulations on electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes. The bipartisan letter to the FDA was issued jointly with Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and was co-signed by attorneys general from 38 additional states and territories. “Unlike traditional tobacco products, […]
Marion Unemployment Dropped in August
September 25, 2013 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County dropped in August 2013 to 7.4 percent, down from 7.9 percent in July 2013. While that represents a month-to-month improvement, the rate is now just even with the rate from a year ago. The rate dip in August was entirely due to people dropping out of the available workforce. […]
Program to Focus on Teen Driver Safety at Harding High School
September 25, 2013 by
Teens have the highest crash rate of any group in the United States, and with the school year in full swing many students are driving their cars to school, sports practice and other activities. To help those students make it to their destinations safely, Marion Harding High School has invited AAA to inspect students’ vehicles […]
Show Brings the Spirit of Woody Hayes Alive on Stage
September 25, 2013 by
If you grew up following college football during the ‘50s, ’60s or ’70s, chances are you have memories of Woody Hayes stomping along the sidelines during an Ohio State game. From afar, Hayes was known for his quick-temper on the football field, but those closest to Hayes knew he was much more. He was a […]
