As the end of the school year draws near and a new K-12 school building gets closer to being finished, the Elgin School District says it is time to remember the current buildings with closing ceremonies. Former students, staff, friends, and families are encouraged to attend and take a self-guided tour. Officials say this will […]
Sheriff’s Office Stepping Up Traffic Enforcement through Memorial Day Weekend
May 17, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is announcing that deputies will be conducting a traffic enforcement blitz to correlate with Click it or Ticket campaign. Bailey says extra patrols will be working now through the Memorial Day weekend to ensure the safety of our community during weekend activities. In an effort to ensure the safety of […]
Aqua Ohio Wrapping Up Spring Hydrant Flushing
May 17, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Tuesday, May 20 through Friday, May 24 between 8:00 am and 12:30 am. This is expected to be the final week of flushing for the season. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants […]
Police Arrest One, Seek Second Suspect in Shooting
May 16, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says they have arrested Lothario A. Jones, but are still looking for Brendan C. Hammock in connection with a shooting that took place on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Both men have warrants for their arrest for Felonious Assault. Police say Hammock should be considered armed and dangerous. 23-year-old Jones (pictured on […]
MTC Holding Communications Expo
May 16, 2013 by
Marion Technical College is inviting the community to learn more about telecommunications careers by visiting their Communication Technology Expo on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. MTC says telecommunications can offer a rewarding career with great pay. They point to Bureau of Labor statistics that estimate a median pay of $54,710 per year […]
Over $245,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Local Students
May 16, 2013 by
Marion Community Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2013 Scholarship Program awards — $245,260 in 133 scholarships awarded to 100 scholars. This total is an increase of more than $100,000 and nearly 20 scholarships from last year’s program, due to the ever increasing number of scholarship funds at Marion Community Foundation. The […]
Books Sought for Annual Friends of the Library Sale
May 16, 2013 by
The Friends of the Marion Public Library are currently collecting good clean books and magazines in preparation for their annual book sale. Books may be dropped off inside the library’s entrance during normal hours of business until May 31, 2013. The sale will be held on Father’s Day weekend at Tri-Rivers Career Center from 9:00am […]
Area Postal Workers Collect Nearly 40,000 Pounds in Food Drive
May 15, 2013 by
Postal workers say Marion area residents really came through this year, donating nearly 40,000 pounds of edible support to the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive that was held on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Local residents set the food out by their mailboxes and the postal workers collected it while they worked their regular routes. […]
Local Dance Group to Perform Marion Nutcracker
May 15, 2013 by
Bethlehem Dance and Ministry Arts (BDE&MA) will present a musical dance/drama presentation entitled “The Marion Nutcracker” at Cornerstone Alliance Church on May 17 and 18, 2013 at 7:00pm each evening. This is a unique version of the Nutcracker that Vikki Bell, director of BDE&MA, said she created under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The […]
Nevada Woman Named to Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
May 15, 2013 by
During Older Americans Month (May), the Ohio Department of Aging is encouraging all Ohioans to “Unleash Your Power: Be a Golden Buckeye!” To share examples of what it means to be a Golden Buckeye the department is recognizing the accomplishments and services of two groups of outstanding older Ohioans. First, five couples are receiving the […]
