The unemployment rate for Marion County dropped by a half percent in May 2012 to 7.4 percent down from 7.9 percent in April. The rate shows a large improvement from a year ago when it stood at 9.5 percent. The rate decrease comes even as an additional 100 people entered the local workforce.
Marion Couple Makes Large Donation to Encourage College Education
June 19, 2012 by
Ann and Art Lowe aren’t seeking publicity. But they are seeking a better future for their community. The Marion couple has just pledged over a quarter million dollars to encourage Marion County students to go to college—specifically to The Ohio State University at Marion.
Marion 4th Grader Places Second in Poetry Contest
June 19, 2012 by
Susan Konvalinka, a fourth grader from Marion, took second place in this year’s POET Tree poetry contest with a poem about the beauty of spring.
Fourth-grade students across the Midwest sent nature-themed poems to POET for the contest, which was organized around POET’s tree-planting activities during Arbor Day.
Harding Student Awarded AAA Grant
June 19, 2012 by
Marion Harding High School Senior, Sarah Shelton recently became one of a select group of Ohio seniors to receive the 25th annual AAA School Safety Patrol $1,000 Grant. Each year, AAA Ohio Auto Club awards this grant to 10 former School Safety Patrol members to assist them as they further their education after high school.
Palace Theatre to Show Snow White and the Huntsman
June 19, 2012 by
"Snow White and the Huntsman" will play at the Marion Palace Theatre on Friday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $4/Adults, $3/Seniors (62 & over), $2/Children (12 and under).
Marion Red Cross Holding Annual Meeting
June 18, 2012 by
The Marion County Chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct its annual membership meeting and election of board members on Wednesday, June 20th, 2012. The event is scheduled to run from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and will be held at The Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion.
City Issues Reminder of Zoning Codes
June 18, 2012 by
With the summer season here, a time when many residents are updating and upgrading properties, the City of Marion is reminding city residents of some common City Zoning Code Regulations, including getting permits for fences, decks, and sheds.
City Council Holding Finance, Special Council Meeting
June 18, 2012 by
Marion City Council will hold a Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. A special full City Council will be held following the finance meeting.
New Ohio Bill Would Help Victims of Elder Abuse
June 18, 2012 by
On the first annual Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Ohio, Attorney General Mike DeWine joined Representative Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) to officially announce a bill that could significantly help victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation.
Ohio Unemployment Rate Down as More Find Work
June 15, 2012 by
Ohio's unemployment rate was 7.3 percent in May, down from 7.4 percent in April, according to data released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio's nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 19,600 over the month from the revised 5,139,300 in April to 5,158,900 in May.
