The Harding 2020 project received a significant boost from Marion Community Foundation. Marion Community Foundation has awarded a grant of $31,250 to the Harding Home and Presidential Center project, and intends to provide similar awards over the next 8 years for a total of $250,000 in support. This is in addition to the $225,000 previously […]
Marion unemployment down slightly with smaller available workforce
December 21, 2016 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County was down slightly in November 2016 to 4.6 percent from 4.7 percent in October. That dip comes not from a change in the number of people unemployed, but from 100 fewer people in the available workforce. The November rate is still significantly lower than a year ago when it […]
Government closings announced for Christmas, New Year’s
December 21, 2016 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closings and adjusted hours for City Offices over the 2016 Christmas and New Year’s holiday weeks. Please note, as a result of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the Monday of each week. All departments in City Hall will […]
Ohio set to start online voter registration system
December 21, 2016 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has announced his office will launch the state’s new online voter registration system at midnight on January 1, 2017. “Raise a glass of champagne, offer a toast, get online and register to vote,” Secretary Husted said. At Secretary Husted’s request, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 63, which authorizes […]
Marion Police Department names Shade 2016 Officer of the Year
December 19, 2016 by
The Marion Police Department recognizes Officer Mike Shade as the 2016 Officer of the Year. Officer Shade was nominated by his shift supervisors and voted as the Officer of the Year by members of the department. Officer Shade graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1991 in Business Administration. From 1991 to 1996, he was […]
YMCA gearing up for youth, adult basketball leagues
December 19, 2016 by
The Marion Family YMCA will begin an adult winter basketball league beginning on January 14, 2017. Adult League basketball is for men 18 and older. Each participant must pay $45 for members and $60 for non-members and each team must pay a $40 team registration fee. Teams and rosters are formed by the team captain […]
PUCO encourages safe driving during the holidays
December 19, 2016 by
During the holiday season, Ohio’s world-class transportation system will be heavily relied upon as travelers visit family and friends. Ohio ranks fifth as one of the most highly traveled states in the country. As more motorists share the road with commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers these tips to […]
Ohio Bill would decriminalize school truancy
December 19, 2016 by
Truant students will not longer be suspended for skipping school or dragged into court when their absences start to become a habit. A new state law will “decriminalize” truancy and force schools to try to bring students back to class before running to juvenile court. Legislators hope that treating hooky as a problem to be […]
Sheriff names Soice and DeWitt Deputy and Civilian of Year
December 16, 2016 by
Sheriff Tim Bailey has announced the 2016 employees of the year for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Detective Jim Soice has been selected as the Deputy of the Year. Detective Soice joined the sheriff’s office in 2010 as an auxiliary deputy sheriff following his graduation from the Marion Technical College Basic Academy. Jim was hired […]
Andersen Corporation, latest donor to Ohio State Marion Science and Engineering Building
December 16, 2016 by
Marion’s vinyl window manufacturer, Andersen Corporation, is the latest corporate contributor to the new science and engineering building taking shape at The Ohio State University at Marion. Andersen’s plant manager, Jay Dieckmann, presented Ohio State Marion’s Dean and Director, Dr. Greg Rose with a check from the Andersen Foundation for $2,000 at the company’s plant […]
