Medication Disposal Day organizers report big turnout numbers in spite of the rain on Saturday, April 29, 2017. 241 cars drove through the curbside drop-off at The Marion County Building, disposing of 279 pounds of old medication, lancets, and syringes. ADAMH Board Director Brad DeCamp tallied opiates and controlled substances collected at the event, noting […]
Nearly 300 pounds of medications collected from over 240 vehicles at Medication Disposal Day
May 10, 2017 by
OSUM lecturer honored with Griffin Society Teaching Award
May 10, 2017 by
Ohio State Marion Biology Lecturer, Dr. Dan Wojta, of Upper Arlington, Ohio, was named winner of the 2017 Griffin Honor Society Teaching Award for Associated Faculty during the April 20, 2017 46th Annual Ohio State Marion Academic Recognition Ceremony held in Morrill Hall Auditorium. The Griffin Honor Society is an honors and social organization that […]
Dayton mayor announces run for Ohio Governor
May 10, 2017 by
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, viewed as a young rising political star by state Democrats, announced on Monday she is running for governor. Whaley, 41, told cleveland.com her position as a mayor gives her a front-row seat to the problems the Ohio has faced under Gov. John Kasich and other Republicans who have generally run the […]
Georgia Satellites, Gin Blossoms, and The Prince Experience to headline 2017 Popcorn Festival
May 9, 2017 by
Alternative pop/rock band Gin Blossoms and southern rockers the Georgia Satellites have been named as the headliners for the 37th Marion Popcorn Festival. Gin Blossoms will take the main stage on Friday, September 8, and Georgia Satellites are set for Saturday, September 9, 2017. Both performances begin at 8:30 p.m. and are free to Festival […]
Senior Citizens Day is “Putting the GOLD in your Golden Years”
May 8, 2017 by
The Marion Senior Center invites senior residents of the Marion area to join them for a celebration of the ages during their annual Senior Citizens Day Celebration on Monday, May 15, 2017. The theme for this year’s event is “Putting the GOLD in your Golden Years”. The dinner celebration will be held at the Marion […]
As mosquito and tick season begins in Ohio, ODH offers tips on how to prevent diseases
May 8, 2017 by
Mosquito and tick season has officially begun in Ohio, and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) urges people to “fight the bite” and take precautions to prevent bites from mosquitos and ticks which can carry diseases such as West Nile virus, Zika virus and Lyme disease. In Ohio, ticks are most active April through September, […]
Husted becomes latest Republican to announce run for Governor
May 8, 2017 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted says he’s running for governor, becoming the second Republican to officially enter the race. Husted, who has made his plans to run for governor clear in recent months, will make his candidacy official Sunday in a message to supporters. He plans to launch his campaign with a statewide tour […]
Goodwill Wheel-A-Thon to celebrate 27 years of promoting disability awareness
May 5, 2017 by
Looking for a hands-on opportunity to promote disability awareness? Marion Goodwill’s 27th Annual Wheel-A-Thon is Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Tri-Rivers Career Center parking lot located at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. For 27 years now, the event has welcomed all members of the community to show their support for Goodwill and their mission to […]
Aqua Ohio begins water meter replacement program, area residents should expect letters, visits
May 5, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio (Aqua) announced that it is beginning a comprehensive water meter upgrade program in the Marion water system on May 8, 2017. Customers will get their first notification via a letter in the mail. “Providing quality drinking water and ensuring that it is there when our customers need it is an awesome responsibility,” said […]
Marion man arrested for drive-by shooting on a minibike
May 5, 2017 by
The Marion Police Department said they arrested a man for allegedly firing a gun into a home while riding past it on a minibike. On Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at about 5:00pm, officers of the Marion Police Department responded to the 700-block of West Center Street for the report of a shooting. It was found […]
