Open Interviews For Full-Time Whirlpool Jobs

April 26, 2010 by

Marion County Job & Family Services, in partnership with Kelly Services, is conducting open interviews for full-time production/assembly positions with Whirlpool’s Marion Division.

The interviews will be held on Tuesday, April 27, from 1:00pm to 7:00pm at First Church of the Nazarene, 233 West Church Street in Marion.

Minimum qualifications for the positions include:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Pass Drug Screen/Background Check
• Available for All Shifts + OT
• Must be Able to Pass Aptitude Test

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Water Company Continues Hydrant Flushing

April 26, 2010 by

Ohio American Water will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area from Monday, April 26, through Friday, April 30 from 8:00am to 12:30am each day.

According to Marion Operations Supervisor Don Scott, water main and fire hydrant flushing is an important part of a regular maintenance program for water distribution systems.  He says Ohio American Water consistently meets or exceeds all drinking water standards.

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State Representative Holding District Office Hours

April 26, 2010 by

State Representative Jeff McClain (R- Upper Sandusky) will be holding district office hours on Monday, April 26th, 2010.

“It is important that the decisions I make in Columbus represent the views of my constituents back home,” McClain said. “Open office hours give me the opportunity to hear directly from the people on their opinions about pending legislation, or any other state government related issue.”

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Elgin Engineering Students To Earn College Credit

April 23, 2010 by

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Sheriff’s Office Upping Patrols For Prom Season

April 23, 2010 by

The Marion County Sheriff's Office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for the upcoming prom season.

Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol starting this weekend and running through May 16. 

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State Names Top Five Investment Scams

April 23, 2010 by

This year’s top five investment scams highlight the importance of educating Ohio investors not only during April’s observance of National Financial Literacy Month, but year-round.  Con artists and scams are a major focus for the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities in 2010, which launched the statewide “Con Artist” public awareness campaign in February.

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Palace Theatre Holding Volunteer Orientation

April 22, 2010 by

Saturday, April 24 at 10:00am in the May Pavilion, the Palace Theatre will getting into the spirit of National Volunteer Week with a mandatory orientation session for all current and potential Palace volunteers.

For long-standing volunteers, this meeting will provide information about important changes, including dress code, procedures, and how individuals sign up to help at the Theatre.

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Community Invited To “Picnic at Panorama”

April 22, 2010 by

A Harding High School tradition continues on May 1 and 2 when Panorama 2010 is presented in the high school cafetorium. The May 1 performance will be preceded by a Picnic at Panorama dinner.

Panorama debuted 43 years ago in 1967, and is a yearly variety showcase of many of the school’s talented vocal and instrumental students, often interwoven with some creative comedy, as well. Panorama 2010 will be presented at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, and at a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, May 2.

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Annual Tri-Rivers Plant Sale

April 22, 2010 by

The Annual Tri-Rivers Spring Plant Sale at the Garden Center will be open to the public Saturday, April 24 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. It will also be open Saturday, May 1, 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Annuals, vegetables, perennials, & herbs will be for sale.

The annual sale benefits programs at Tri-Rivers. Students work much of the year to grow the plants that are for sale.

Tri-Rivers is located at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road in Marion, across from Meijer.

For more information, contact Tri-Rivers at 740-389-4681.

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Pleasant Firefighters Holding Pancake Breakfast

April 22, 2010 by

The Pleasant Township Firefighters are holding their annual pancake breakfast from 7:30am to 11:30am on Saturday, May 1 at the Pleasant Township Senior Center. 

Firefighters are asking residents to support this fundraiser and also to vote "yes" for the department's issue on the May 4 ballot.

The breakfast will feature raffle giveaways for a 50-inch flat screen TV and a bicycle for kids younger than 12. Winners do not need to be present.

Local businesses have donated lots of other raffle items as well.

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