OhioHealth, which operates Marion General Hospital, recently announced that it has been recognized by Truven Health Analytics, formerly the healthcare business of Thomson Reuters, as one of the 15 Top Health Systems in America, and among the top five in their “Large Health System” category. This is the fifth annual study identifying the top U.S. […]
Speaker to Discuss Dressing for Success for Less
May 6, 2013 by
Dressing for success doesn’t have to break your pocket book. At the next Women’s Business Council luncheon meeting Chrystal Wyss will walk through tips of creating the look of success. Fashion samples and multi-use items as well as items to accentuate will be highlighted. Crystal Wyss worked in the jewelry industry for years and then […]
Science Cafe to Explore the Mathematics of Internet Security
May 6, 2013 by
The internet is not a secure channel for communication. If you use the internet to send confidential information, such as a credit card number or a password, then it is possible that your information may be intercepted. How, then, is internet commerce possible? The answer lies in a branch of mathematics known as number theory, […]
Older Americans Month Urges People to be Golden Buckeyes
May 6, 2013 by
Are you a Golden Buckeye? That’s the question the Ohio Department of Aging is asking all Ohioans as the state celebrates Older Americans Month in May, with the theme, “Unleash Your Power: Be a Golden Buckeye!” During Older Americans Month, the state celebrates the potential of older adults and baby boomers and promotes opportunities for […]
Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week Two Schedule
May 6, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10 between 8:00 am and 12:30 am. “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, […]
Older Ohioans Warned to Beware of Scammers Impersonating Aging Services Staff
May 3, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Aging has issued a consumer alert for older adults throughout the state following several incidents in southern Ohio of scammers impersonating staff of elder services agencies to attempt to get information or access to elders’ homes. All residents and their families should be aware of anyone showing up unannounced to their […]
Commissioners Honor Day of Prayer, Foster Parents, Marion Hero
May 3, 2013 by
At their meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2013, the Marion County Commissioners issued proclamations for National Day of Prayer and National Foster Care Month. They also recognized “the ultimate sacrifice” of Captain Stephen J. Chaney, a Marion native who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. Greg Masteller thanked the commissioners for recognizing the […]
Ohio AG Rejects School Prayer Amendment Petition
May 3, 2013 by
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has rejected the petition for the proposed “Amendment to Return Prayer to Our Public Schools” because the petitions contained technical flaws which prevented the submission from being approved. On April 22. 2013, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office received a written petition from a group called Coalition to Return Prayer to […]
Marion General Hospital Offering Health Awareness Profiles
May 3, 2013 by
Marion General Hospital is offering their popular Health Awareness Profiles (HAPs) from 7:00am to noon, May 6-11, 2013 at a new location – Marion Centre (formerly Southland Mall), located at 1509 Marion-Waldo Road in Marion. This low cost screening is available for $20 (no VIP discount), and can be done without a physician prescription or […]
Patrol Warns that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving this Cinco de Mayo
May 3, 2013 by
As party-goers celebrate Cinco de Mayo with sombreros, mariachi music and authentic cuisine, many will also indulge with their favorite margarita or tequila, and then, unfortunately, choose to get behind the wheel. That’s why this year the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining with other law enforcement agencies across the state to encourage everyone […]
