Marion County Sheriff’s Office K9 Taz will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Taz’s vest is sponsored by an Anonymous Donor and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Fanchon”. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c […]
Calling higher education a “family affair,” alum starts non-traditional student scholarship
March 24, 2017 by
“We got six degrees for the price of one,” recalled former Ohio State Marion student Denise (Didi) Fahey, only half in jest. A non-traditional student in the late 1990s, Dr. Fahey recalled starting her college career on the Marion campus when the last of her four children entered kindergarten. Somehow, she worked her own studies […]
PUCO and Ohio EPA promote “Fix a Leak Week”
March 24, 2017 by
Household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water per year in the United States alone. That’s equal to the annual household water use of more than 11 million homes. Together with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” March 20–26, […]
Barber submits resignation as City Schools’ superintendent, headed to Tiffin
March 23, 2017 by
Marion City Schools Superintendent Gary Barber has announced his intention to resign at the end of his current contract year on July 31, 2017. “When I came to Marion four years ago my assignment was to bring change to the district and put in a framework for achievement, and I think we have accomplished that […]
Pay It Forward named United Way Community Partner of the Year
March 22, 2017 by
The United Way of Marion County awarded The Ohio State University at Marion’s Pay It Forward Program with its Community Partner Award at the organization’s Annual Meeting and Celebration, held Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Through Pay It Forward, students in Ohio State Marion English courses learn about the needs in Marion County, but also go […]
Modern Woodmen, members contributed nearly $1 million to central Ohio in 2016
March 22, 2017 by
Residents and community organizations in central Ohio benefited from $996,552.73 in assistance from Modern Woodmen of America and its local community partnerships in 2016, according to recently released results from the fraternal financial services organization. These dollars support social, educational, volunteer and fundraising activities in the region. The contribution includes $629,753 raised locally by Modern […]
Concealed carry law takes effect, expanding places where guns can be carried
March 22, 2017 by
A new Ohio law began Tuesday, allowing employees to bring guns to company parking lots and licensed Ohioans to carry concealed guns to more places. Employers can still ban weapons inside their businesses, but they can no longer prohibit concealed carry permit holders from leaving firearms locked in their personal vehicles parked on company property. […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of increase in reported tax scams as filing deadline nears
March 22, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned that more consumers are reporting tax-related scams with about four weeks remaining until the April 18 filing deadline. In 2017, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has logged more than 150 tax scams thus far in March, compared to 80 in January, and 175 in February. “As we get […]
Singer Jasey Schnaars and “La La Land” to entertain theatre-goers at the Palace
March 20, 2017 by
Patrons will have the opportunity to attend two separate events this weekend at the Marion Palace Theatre. Gifted international singer and former Marionite, JASEY SCHNAARS comes to the May Pavilion on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 7:30pm to perform his most requested and most covered songs including Eddie Rabbitt’s “Nothing Like Falling In Love,” The […]
United Way opens 2017 funding cycle
March 20, 2017 by
United Way of Marion County announced today that they will be accepting applications for program funding for the 2018 calendar year. Programs must demonstrate that they are able to measurably impact specific Marion County indicators in the following categories: Education – Helping Children and Youth Reach Their Potential through Education Income – Promoting Financial Stability […]
