The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is reminding shoppers on ‘Black Friday’, Cyber Monday and throughout this holiday season that if you buy something online or from a catalog, and the seller does not charge you sales tax, then Ohio law requires you to pay the tax directly to ODT. The tax you pay is […]
Downtown Marion Filled with Annual Christmas Events
November 30, 2012 by
The downtown Marion area will be filled with Christmas events on Saturday, December 1, 2012. Those events include a parade, peanut push, breakfast with Santa, a free movie, and more. Breakfast with Santa runs from 9:00am to 11:00am at The Warehouse restaurant. The buffet is $7.95 for adults and $4.95 for kids. The annual WMRN […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for December
November 30, 2012 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations in December 2012: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, December 1, Walmart-Marion (Bus), 1546 Marion Mt. Gilead Rd 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, December 13, American Legion – Harold L. Bradley Post 584 (Bingo Hall), 142 Olney Ave. Noon […]
Man Arrested for Alleged Robbery Attempt
November 29, 2012 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a man was arrested on multiple charges, including three outstanding warrants, after he allegedly attempted to rob Scioto Shoe Mart on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Officials say employees fought with the man who also attempted to flee the responding deputy. At 3:04pm on Wednesday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office […]
New Outlet Mall to be Built Near Sunbury
November 29, 2012 by
Simon Property Group, Inc., the world’s leading retail real estate company and Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. have announced they plan to develop a new upscale outlet center in Delaware County. The approximately 350,000 square foot center will be built near the I-71 and State Route 36/37 intersection in Delaware near Sunbury. This outlet will […]
Ohio AG Reminds Drivers of Texting and Driving Consequences
November 29, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is reminding drivers of the serious consequences that can result from texting and driving. Wednesday morning, Jackson County Common Pleas Judge Leonard Holzapfel sentenced Christopher Haines, 31, to nearly five years in prison for the death of 10-year-old Angel McGinnis. McGinnis was killed in a traffic crash in December 2010 […]
Marion General Hospital Offers Heart Healthy Eating Class
November 29, 2012 by
Marion General Hospital’s registered dietitians want you to learn how to become heart healthy by learning how to eat healthy. To do this, they have developed a class that helps with grocery shopping, reading labels, making healthier food choices, and learning how to prepare foods in a healthy manner. This free class is slated for […]
Bethlehem Dance Holding Christmas Program
November 29, 2012 by
Bethlehem Dance Education and Ministry Arts is inviting the community to their free Christmas Program on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Dancers will perform some of their styles learned in Ballet, Scottish Highland, Hip Hop, Modern, Signing, Tumbling, and Ballroom. Teachers in these disciplines are Vikki Bell, Danielle Davis, Sam Walker, and […]
Lawmakers Pass Bill to Crack Down on Puppy Mills
November 29, 2012 by
Ohio lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to a bill designed to crack down on puppy mills. The bill will be sent to Gov. John Kasich and he is expected to sign it, a spokesman said. Passage of the law, known as Senate Bill 130, means commercial dog breeders in Ohio will be subject to standards […]
State Fire Marshal Urges Caution with Holiday Decorating
November 29, 2012 by
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers warns of three factors which pose an increased fire threat during the holidays: decorative lighting, live Christmas trees and unattended candles. “Used properly, these can be important family traditions,” says Marshal Flowers, “and while Christmas tree fires are not common, when they occur, they often become deadly.” According to the […]
