Recent federal action and Ohio’s declining unemployment rate will soon trigger a change in the amount of federal unemployment compensation available to Ohioans. On January 1, 2013, Congress passed a bill extending the federally funded Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program until December 28, 2013. EUC provides additional weeks of unemployment compensation to residents whose state […]
Just One Council Committee Meeting Monday
January 4, 2013 by
There is just one Marion City Council Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, January 7, 2013. The Legislation, Codes, and Regulations Committee will meet at 6:40pm to discuss a new liquor permit application for Dolgen Midwest LLC, operating as Dollar General Store, at 617 North Main Street. Marion City Council meets on the second floor of […]
MTC Names First Dean’s List following Switch to Semesters
January 3, 2013 by
Marion Technical College has named 244 full-time students to its Fall Term dean’s list. This is the first dean’s list since the college switched from quarters to semesters. To qualify for the scholastic honor, a student must earn at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 academic average for the term and be enrolled at […]
January Marion-area Blood Drives Start Thursday
January 3, 2013 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, January 3, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 E. Church St. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, January 5, Walgreens-Marion (Bus), 1321 Delaware Ave. Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, January 7, Marion Public […]
Palace Theatre Showing Rise of the Guardians Movie
January 3, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the 2013 Golden Globe Award Nominated film RISE OF THE GUARDIANS on January 4, 5, and 6, 2013. The DreamWorks computer-animated fantasy-adventure film, RISE OF THE GUARDIANS, is an epic & magical adventure that tells the story of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, and […]
Muzzleloader Deer Season Offered this Weekend
January 3, 2013 by
Ohio’s white-tailed deer muzzleloader hunting season will open statewide Jan. 5-8, 2013, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio hunters have harvested 188,853 deer this season. During the 2012 four-day muzzleloader season, 19,459 deer were harvested. Ohio deer hunters must possess the proper permits. Regardless of zone, method of […]
Patrol Reports Six Fatalities in Ohio over Holiday
January 2, 2013 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that six people were killed on Ohio’s roadways during this New Year’s Holiday reporting period of Midnight, Monday, December 31, 2012 through 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, January 1, 2012. Last year 14 people were killed during the holiday reporting period, which was a total of four days. This year the […]
Outstanding Women Sought for ATHENA Award Nominations
January 2, 2013 by
The 16th ATHENA award of excellence will be presented by the Marion Women’s Business Council to a woman of distinction who has demonstrated professional leadership, community service and a passion to assist women in reaching their full leadership potential. This coming year’s recipient will be awarded the ATHENA statue at the luncheon on Monday, March […]
LaRue Native Bringing Boardwalk Boys to Palace Theatre
January 2, 2013 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association will present Ryan J Ratliff’s Boardwalk Boys at the Marion Palace Theatre on Saturday, January 19 at 8:00 pm. Boardwalk Boys is an original musical by LaRue, Ohio native and Broadway veteran, Ryan J Ratliff. The upcoming show will be the first stage performance of the musical. The story follows […]
Pay Attention to Fine Print When Signing Up for Gym Memberships
January 2, 2013 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine is reminding consumers to read the fine print before joining a gym or a health club in the New Year. “Many Ohioans will be resolving to lose weight or get healthy in 2013,” DeWine said. “Those are great goals, but it’s important not to get caught up in the hype and […]
