The Marion County Council on Aging is currently accepting proposals for the provision of transportation services for Marion County older adults age 60 and over. Funding is available for both local transportation needs, as well as medical transportation to the Columbus, Delaware, and Mansfield areas. Complete bid packets, containing detailed service specifications and other necessary […]
Protect Your Money: a financial resolution for the New Year
December 30, 2016 by
As another year draws to a close, Ohio’s Division of Securities and the Division of Financial Institutions are urging Ohioans to protect their hard-earned money from unwise financial decisions and potentially harmful investments. “Being money smart should be a year-round exercise, but at this time of the year some consumers may face a financial crunch […]
10 New Year’s consumer protection tips
December 30, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered consumer protection tips ahead of the New Year. “Our mission is to protect Ohio’s families,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We want to help consumers avoid scams, identity theft, and other problems. We encourage people to take steps to protect themselves and to contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office […]
Library to offer art learning opportunity for seniors
December 28, 2016 by
Marion Public Library will offer an opportunity for hands-on art instruction geared towards older adults (aged 62+) starting in January 2017. The 8-week course, Exploration of Books as Art Objects, will be facilitated by Master Instructional Artist, Debra Fink Bachelder who has a graduate degree in gerontology and aging studies. The course begins on Friday, […]
Registration open for yoga classes at the Marion Palace Theatre
December 28, 2016 by
The Marion Palace Theatre announces registration is open for the winter Yoga classes. Available classes include a 7-week session of Advanced Yoga which begins Wednesday, January 11, 2017 and a one-day, three hour workshop on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Yoga for Beginners class is at full capacity and no longer taking registrations. Yoga students rave […]
Attorney General warns of overpayment scams
December 28, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Ohioans to beware of overpayment scams this holiday season. The scam commonly affects businesses, charities, and people who sell items online. In the scam, a con artist pretends to overpay for something (often by providing a counterfeit check or fraudulent credit card) and then asks the victim to […]
Grant Middle School holds second annual Leadership Day as student explore careers
December 23, 2016 by
As Grant Middle School students finished their last day before Christmas break, staff and about 30 community volunteers urged them to think about the future. Grant held its second annual Grant Leadership Day on Dec. 20. The day focused on student leadership and exploration of careers. The event, co-organized by Marion City Schools’ GEAR UP […]
PUCO schedules public hearing in Marion over Aqua Ohio rate increase request
December 23, 2016 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has scheduled three local public hearings, including one in Marion, to provide customers an opportunity to express their views on Aqua Ohio’s proposed rate increase. In May 2016, Aqua Ohio filed an application with the PUCO to increase the rates it charges customers for water service. Aqua Ohio […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of family emergency scams
December 23, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned Ohioans to beware of family emergency scams. Several Ohioans have reported losing thousands of dollars to the scam in recent weeks. In the scam, con artists pose as relatives or friends and claim they need money right away to help with an emergency, such as getting out of jail […]
Ohio travelers should expect to see busy roads
December 23, 2016 by
Ohio highways will be full of travelers for the holidays. Traffic volumes in Ohio increase an average of 37 percent for the Christmas holiday and 33 percent for New Year’s Day. The last time the holiday fell on a Sunday – 2011 – the busiest travel days were the Thursday before Christmas and the Monday […]
