The risk of corruption inside state government is higher here than in most other states, according to a new report that gives Ohio an overall grade of D for anti-corruption efforts — 34th-worst in the country.
Kinney Wanted for Probation Violation
March 19, 2012 by
The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 32-year-old Ben Kinney for a probation violation. He is a white male, 5'7" tall and 210 lbs with brown eyes and black hair. His last known address is 215 Bellevue Avenue in Marion.
Ohio AG Cites Progress in Prescription Drug Abuse Battle
March 19, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine promised to push forward with the fight against prescription drug abuse as National Poison Prevention Week began. National Poison Prevention Week runs from March 19-23.
City Council Committees Meet Tuesday
March 19, 2012 by
Four City Council Committees will meet on Tuesday, March 20, to discuss a variety of issues, including the income tax for the City, traffic on Council Street, janitorial services, and various fund adjustments. They will also get an update on the progress at the new aquatic center.
MTC Offering Free GED Practice Test
March 19, 2012 by
Do you need to earn a GED? Do you think you have the skills necessary to pass the test? If you answered yes, Marion Technical College is offering you an opportunity to find out if you do. MTC’s ABLE program is offering an opportunity to take the Official GED Practice Test at no charge.
Westside Neighborhoods Association Meeting
March 19, 2012 by
The Westside Neighborhoods Association holds a monthly meeting the third Monday of each month and invites anyone interested to join them.
The meetings are held at 6:30pm at the Oakland United Methodist Church, 835 Bellefontaine Avenue.
Workshops Offered to Help Students Improve ACT Scores
March 19, 2012 by
To help students achieve higher ACT scores, the I CAN Center of Excellence, a regional non-profit college access organization, is conducting two, three-hour workshops to help better prepare north central Ohio students to take their college entrance exam.
Chickens In, Others Out as Council Discusses Animal Restrictions
October 20, 2010 by
There were very few words of compassion for responsible owners of animals who would be forced to get rid of those animals under a proposed ordinance being discussed at City Council. The Legislation, Codes, and Regulations Committee again discussed the proposal at their meeting on Tuesday. As currently written, it would prohibit the housing of various animals within the City of Marion with very few exceptions.
Proposal Calls for One Acre Per Animal in the City
October 5, 2010 by
Members of Marion City Council continue to discuss a proposal to tighten up regulations regarding farm-type animals within the City. The latest draft of the ordinance calls for an animal owner to have one acre of land per animal. In other words, if you wish to own a chicken within the City limits, you must live on at least one acre of land.
Family Friendly Community Health Fair
September 21, 2010 by
Nucor Steel Marion and Marion General Hospital in partnership with the Marion MY and Marion Public Health is sponsoring a the Family Friendly Community Health Fair on Thursday, September 23, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Marion YMCA, 645 Barks Road East.
