This summer, UPS and its employees and retirees will reach the exceptional milestone of $1 billion in total contributions to United Way since the company began its annual workplace campaigns in 1982. To show appreciation, United Way is leveraging traditional and social media across the country to thank UPS drivers during the week of August 2-6.
Lodging Taxes and Burial Expenses at Commissioners’ Meeting
July 28, 2010 by
The Marion County Commissioners Tuesday approved the transfer of lodging taxes to the Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and funding a portion of burial costs for an indigent veteran.
Ridgedale Fundraiser Postponed for Memorial Service
July 28, 2010 by
The Ridgedale Athletic/Music Booster Drive scheduled for Saturday July 31 has been postponed until a later date.
A puplic memorial service for Jane Watts will be held Saturday, July 31, 1:00 pm at Ridgedale High School.
Commissioner Holding Re-Election Fundraiser
July 28, 2010 by
Josh Daniels is holding a fundraiser for his re-election campaign for Marion County Commissioner. The event is Thursday, July 29, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Circa Bar on North Main Street in downtown Marion.
Marion General Hospital Holding Volunteer Training
July 27, 2010 by
Hospice 101 is a one-hour introduction to the rewards of being an active part of the Marion General Hospital Hospice program as a volunteer.
Warning About Federal Grant Scams
July 27, 2010 by
Federal grant scams are sweeping through Ohio, Attorney General Richard Cordray warned.
"Since early June, my office has received more than a dozen reports of Ohioans who were targeted by scammers posing as grant officers," Cordray said. "Many of the calls appear to originate in the 202 area code. This creates an illusion of legitimacy because 202 is a Washington D.C. area code."
Ohio Named Finalist to Receive Federal Education Funds
July 27, 2010 by
Eighteen states and the District of Columbia were named finalists Tuesday in the second round of the federal "Race to the Top" school reform grant competition, giving them a chance to receive a share of $3.4 billion.
The states are: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and South Carolina.
Bucyrus Man Killed in Marion County Crash
July 27, 2010 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Monday at 5:46 p.m. The crash, on State Route 98 south of Patten Pike, in Marion County, killed a Bucyrus man.
Sheriff’s Office Discovers Stolen Vehicles, Guns, and Drugs
July 26, 2010 by
Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office had a busy Monday after they discovered stolen vehicles and a shotgun while training in a quarry. In addition, aerial surveillance led to the discovery of marijuana plants in a corn field.
Police Locate, Arrest Missing Teen
July 26, 2010 by
A missing teen and a New Jersey man were located and arrested Monday after they disappeared together early Sunday morning. 13-year-old Dawn Gattshall of West Fairground Street in Marion was taken to the Juvenile Detention Center on an unruly juvenile charge. 19-year-old Buddy Bojacuick of Vineland, New Jersey, was arrested for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and interference with custody.
