In response to the tragic events at the Boston Marathon, officials from Ohio Homeland Security and the state’s three fusion centers located in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati are working closely with federal authorities and monitoring the situation as it unfolds. If information becomes available that could affect the safety and security of Ohio, it will […]
MARCA Industries Holding Community Green Day
April 16, 2013 by
The Document Destruction Division of MARCA Industries, Inc. is reminding everyone to “Reduce, Recycle, and Restock” during their Community Green Day on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. As part of the event, MARCA will be offering document destruction, recycling of paper, an electronics drop off (TV’s are $15), and help […]
Contractors Sought for Waldo Sanitary Sewer Hook Ups
April 16, 2013 by
The Village of Waldo has been undergoing construction of the installation of their new sanitary sewer system. This project has had various funding sources including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Water and Sanitary Sewer Grant Program. The second half of this CDBG grant will provide residential sanitary sewer hook ups to income eligible households within […]
Rebellion to Remember to Benefit Historical Society
April 16, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society will present a “Rebellion to Remember” on Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the May Pavilion at the Marion Palace Theatre. The fundraising event will feature dinner, wine, silent auction and panel discussions featuring Civil War participants Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Belle Boyd, Gen. […]
Area Church Holding “Pass the Peace” 5K Run, Walk
April 16, 2013 by
The first annual Pass the Peace 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. John Lutheran Church. The $25 registration fee includes a t-shirt for anyone who registers before April 27, 2013. Registrations received after April 27 or on race day remains $25, but t-shirts will be based […]
Marion Public Health Offers Tips to Battle the Dreaded Bed Bug
April 15, 2013 by
Bed bugs are external parasites that prefer to feed on humans. Marion Public Health (MPH) says they have seen a large uptick in the amount of concern calls they have been receiving about local infestations. To help, they have compiled some tips and tricks for prevention and removal of these pesky bugs. You may have […]
Harding Chapter of IAAP celebrates Administrative Professionals
April 15, 2013 by
The Harding Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will celebrate Administrative Professionals Week by sponsoring a luncheon and afternoon learning sessions on April 25, 2013 at 11:00a.m. at TRECA, 100 Executive Drive in Marion. Keynote speaker will be Jonathan Michael Bowman. Mr. Bowman will be presenting “The Fine Art of People Power.” In […]
Russell Named March Republican of the Month
April 15, 2013 by
Sharon Russell, has been selected as the March Republican of the Month by the Marion County Central and Executive Committee. Russell, a Marion resident, is an independent artist and has served as the secretary of the GOP Central and Executive Committee for 12 years. She represents the party as 4-F district committeeman. Additionally, she is […]
Watch for Wildlife as Weather Warms
April 15, 2013 by
As the spring brings the next generation of wildlife, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) advises residents to enjoy Ohio’s wildlife from a distance. This advice extends to young or presumed abandoned wildlife. Young animals are usually not abandoned, and the parents will retrieve them, especially when left alone by humans. A wild animal, […]
MARMET Arrests Two for Trafficking in Prescription Pills
April 12, 2013 by
MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force officers say they arrested two Marion residents Friday for trafficking prescription pills following a month-long investigation. On April 12, 2013, the drug task force, with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion Police Department, served a search warrant at 213 Leader Street. The search warrant was issued […]
