The Ohio Department of Transportation says State Route 37 will be closed in both directions between Fail Road and State Route 309 beginning Monday, April 29, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. The posted detour is State Route 37 north to State Route 309 west to State Route 31 north to State Route 67 east to State […]
Time Running Out to Nominate a Customer Service Star
April 26, 2013 by
The Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is in the business of bringing people to Marion as a destination. Once visitors get here, the Marion CVB is dependent on the employers and employees of the area hotels, restaurants, gift shops, gas stations and other frontline service oriented businesses to make Marion visitors feel at home. […]
Annual Spring Hydrant Flushing Starts Monday
April 26, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3 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, […]
City of Marion Plans Community Cleanup Day
April 26, 2013 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that the City of Marion will sponsor a free Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Any City of Marion resident, currently on City Sanitation Service, wishing to dispose of unwanted items may do so by taking those items directly to the Marion County Solid Waste Transfer Station located […]
Wireless Ohio AMBER Alerts to Restart Broadcasting 24/7
April 26, 2013 by
The Ohio AMBER Alert Steering Committee met in regular session on Wednesday, April 24th in Columbus. Robert Hoever, Director of Special Programs for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), was on hand to make a presentation concerning the new Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Program. The WEA is a new cell phone alerting […]
Ohio BWC Proposes Cut in Private Sector Rates
April 26, 2013 by
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation proposed a 2.1% base-rate reduction for private employers at the recent BWC Board of Directors’ Actuarial Committee. The recommendation would reduce employer premiums by $29 million for the July 1, 2014 policy year. If approved by BWC’s Board of Directors next month, it would be the third year in […]
Doo-Wop Group The Alley Cats to Perform at Palace Theatre
April 25, 2013 by
The Alley Cats will bring their “tight harmonies and universal humor” and take you back to the doo-wop era of the 1950s and 60s when they perform at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 8:00 pm. Bev Ford, Palace Theatre Executive Director, says The Alley Cats appeal to fans of […]
Former Israeli Mayor to Speak at Marion Church
April 25, 2013 by
Marion Bible Fellowship will host special guest lecturer David Rubin on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 4:00pm. The public is invited to hear Rubin who will share his experiences of living in Israel and provide fresh biblical and historical insights into current events. David Rubin is the former mayor of Shiloh, Israel and founder of […]
Peltier Chiropractic Holding 20th Year Celebration
April 25, 2013 by
Peltier Chiropractic Come is inviting the community to join them on April 27, 2013 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm as they celebrate 20 years of patient care and service to Marion. They will be offering free food, kids’ games, a large inflatable obstacle course, entertainment, free Hydro Massages, silent auction, and more. Local non-profit […]
Survey Finds, Unsurprisingly, Most Motorists Feel Gas Prices “Too High”
April 25, 2013 by
Half of U.S. adults consider gas prices to be “too high” at $3.44 per gallon, according to a new consumer price index developed by AAA. During the first three months of 2013, Ohio’s gas prices averaged $3.59 per gallon. Roughly two-thirds (62 percent) of drivers have offset these high fuel costs by changing their driving […]
