On Saturday April 27th, 2013, law enforcement agencies from the METRICH Drug Task Force, including Marion County, participated in another Prescription Drug Take Back Event. The counties collected a combined 1,828.6 pounds of medication with Marion County bringing in the largest amount at nearly 400 pounds. Lt. Ken Coontz of METRICH stated this was the […]
Marion Technical College Prepares for 2013 Commencement
April 30, 2013 by
Three-hundred and thirty-three students have applied to graduate from Marion Technical College (MTC) for the 2012-2013 academic year. Two-hundred and fifty-five of those graduating will be attending MTC’s Annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at 10:00 am, at the Palace Theatre in Marion. The 2013 keynote speaker for graduation is Douglas White, Vice President […]
Ohio’s Official Artifact to be Ancient Pipe
April 30, 2013 by
Ohio has an official bird (cardinal), a flower (carnation), an insect (ladybug) and even a reptile (black racer snake). Oh, and a fruit (paw paw) too. Now the state is about to have an official artifact — a 2,000-year-old stone tobacco pipe discovered more than a century ago in an ancient Native American burial ground […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for May
April 30, 2013 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, May 3, Grant Middle School (first floor), 420 Presidential Drive 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, May 6, Elgin High School (Gymnasium), 1239 Keener Road Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, May 6, […]
Wildlife “Rescues” Often Do More Harm Than Good
April 30, 2013 by
The Spring season has arrived and so too has the season for Ohio residents to enjoy spotting young and sometimes seemingly abandoned wildlife. Each year, ODNR Division of Wildlife officials offer simple advice. Please leave wildlife alone and enjoy wildlife from a distance. A wild animal is capable of biting, scratching, and transmitting diseases and […]
Over 170 Vehicles Visited Medication Disposal Day Event
April 29, 2013 by
Over 170 vehicles stopped by the 5th local Medication Disposal Day on Saturday to drop off pills, liquids and sharps/syringes. Among the medications were 106 bottles of opiate-based prescriptions and a variety of other drugs like Xanax, Soma and Ritalin – all highly abused medications. The day was a collaborative effort among Marion County Recycling […]
Goodwill Seeks Teams for 23rd Annual Wheel-A-Thon
April 29, 2013 by
Looking for a hands-on opportunity to promote disability awareness? Marion Goodwill’s 23rd Annual Wheel-A-Thon is Saturday, May 18. 2013 at the Tri-Rivers Career Center parking lot located at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. For over 20 years now, the event has welcomed all members of the community to show their support for Goodwill and their mission […]
Auditions for Palace Production of “Oliver!” Set for May 18 & 19
April 29, 2013 by
Clare Cooke, George Schram, Kristi Wink, Andy Harper, and Blake Huffaker have announced auditions for the Palace Theatre’s summer musical Oliver. Adults and children, ages 9 and up, may audition on Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19. Auditions are from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day on the Marion Palace Theatre stage. Participants should […]
Mid-Ohio Fine Arts Society Holding Spring Fling
April 29, 2013 by
The Mid-Ohio Fine Arts Society, Federation of Woman’s Clubs, Marion Community Foundation, and Primrose Retirement Communities are sponsoring the Barlow Art Center Grand Opening Dinner Reception and Spring Fling Art Show and Sale May 3 & 4 at the Women’s Club Home, 1126 E. Center St., Marion. The Dinner Reception is, Friday May 3 at […]
Interventional Cardiologist Joins Marion Medical Staff
April 29, 2013 by
Ravi Gurujal, MD, board certified interventional cardiologist, has joined OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians and the medical staff of Marion General Hospital. Dr. Gurujal has extensive experience with the use of radial access for cardiac procedures. Radial access, using the radial artery near the wrist, provides greater patient comfort and quicker recovery. His practice includes all […]
