On Tuesday, August 3, a spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Baire's Deli, 131 South Main Street in downtown Marion.
Input Wanted – Best Place for New Marion Pool
August 2, 2010 by
Marion City Council in the past few weeks has approved funding and contractors to build a new pool for the City. The plan is to build to the new facility at Lincoln Park, the site of the current pool. Some have asked, though, if this is the best location. City officials want to know…what do you think?
Change in State Tax Tables to Save Taxpayers Millions
August 2, 2010 by
The Ohio Department of Taxation Monday unveiled its first-ever adjustment of Ohio's individual income tax tables for inflation, a move that will save Ohioans an estimated $25 million annually starting with the returns due next spring.
State Average for Gas Prices Drops 8 Cents
August 2, 2010 by
Ohio gas prices are down 8 cents from last week and are a nickel cheaper than the national average.
The latest survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express shows the state's average price for regular-grade gasoline has fallen from $2.76 per gallon last Monday to the current $2.68. The national average for regular is now $2.73.
Miss and Ms. Marion Popcorn Competitions This Weekend
August 2, 2010 by
The 30th annual Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Program will be held on Saturday, August 7, at the Grant Middle School gymnasium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 7:00 p.m.. Tickets are $10.00 each and available at the door. This year’s theme for the festival and this event is “Peace, Love, and Popcorn”.
Ohio Company Received Stimulus Dollars, but Outsourced Work
August 2, 2010 by
Gov. Ted Strickland said he's disappointed that federal stimulus money went to a company that outsourced work to an overseas call center, and he pledged better oversight of future contracts.
A Texas company hired to administer Ohio's popular appliance rebate program used hundreds of workers in El Salvador to process applications and to answer customers' calls.
Ohio Submits Latest Data Detailing Spending of Federal Grants
August 2, 2010 by
Office of Budget and Management (OBM) Director J. Pari Sabety has announced that Ohio has met its fourth federal reporting deadline for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) loans, grants and contracts spending information.
August is National Breastfeeding Month
July 31, 2010 by
Marion Public Health is highlighting the benefits of breastfeeding during August, which is National Breastfeeding Month. A new program to encourage breastfeeding was recently launched and there is a special event being held, in partnership with Marion General Hospital, on Tuesday, August 3.
City Council Committees Meet Monday
July 31, 2010 by
Several Marion City Council Committees will meet Monday to discuss various items including a liquor permit, transfers, grant funds, and other items.
The Finance Committee meets at 6:30 pm to discuss advertising for fuel, salt, and road paint bids as well as various fund transfers.
Popcorn Festival Offering Apparel Celebrating 30th Year
July 31, 2010 by
Marion Popcorn Festival officials are encouraging residents to help celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Festival by wearing official Marion Popcorn Festival apparel.
