Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine offered tips for consumers following Yahoo’s recent announcement of a data breach affecting more than one billion user accounts. Yahoo has reported it believes the information was compromised in August 2013 and may have included names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, “hashed” passwords, and some security questions and […]
Mathletes earn $15k in Marion campus scholarships
December 14, 2016 by
On Friday, December 9, 2016, more than 170 students from 8 north central Ohio area high schools participated in the 6th Annual Marion Mathematics Challenge, hosted by Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion in Morrill Hall Auditorium on the Marion Campus. The Marion Mathematics Challenge is a rigorous on-line math competition […]
“The Polar Express” rolls into the Marion Palace Theatre this weekend
December 14, 2016 by
The historic Marion Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion, Ohio will present the popular 2004 Christmas movie, “The Polar Express” on December 16, 17 and 18. Movie-goers have five opportunities to see this family-friendly film. Show times are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. “The Polar Express” is […]
Marion Public Health closing early on Friday for training
December 14, 2016 by
Due to an all staff in-service/training, Marion Public Health will close at 10 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2016. The closing will affect all divisions of Marion Public Health including the Administration, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Marion Public Health will resume normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm on Monday, […]
Governor vetoes “Heartbeat Bill,” signs 20 week abortion ban
December 14, 2016 by
Gov. John Kasich on Tuesday used his line-item veto authority to strike down the so-called “heartbeat bill” legislation that would have created the most restrictive abortion law in the nation. At the same time, Kasich signed into law a separate piece of legislation, SB 127, that forbids abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a move […]
2017 Dog Tags are now on sale; deadline is Jan. 31
December 12, 2016 by
Marion County Auditor Joan Kasotis announced that 2017 dog licenses are now on sale. After January 31, 2017, licenses purchased will be subject to a late penalty of $16, effectively doubling the cost, per ORC Section 955.01, 05. A dog license must be purchased for any dog three months of age or older. One, three […]
YMCA changes up swim lessons, new session starts soon
December 12, 2016 by
The Marion Family YMCA is changing up the structure of their swim lessons and the new session is set to start soon with skill testings beginning December 19, 2016. The Y’s new swim lessons are arranged by numeric levels (no more aquatic fish names). Within the levels, swimmers will learn skills such as personal safety, […]
Ohio Veterans Bonus pays $500-$1,500 to eligible veterans
December 12, 2016 by
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces can receive the Ohio Veterans Bonus, which pays between $500 and $1,500. “Ohio veterans answered the call to service when our nation needed them most,” said Chip Tansill, Director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services. “It is an honor to thank and reward these brave men and women […]
Community Foundation, United Way came together for Giving Tuesday effort
December 9, 2016 by
Last Tuesday, November 29, 2016, was a global day of giving known as Giving Tuesday. Locally, Marion Community Foundation and United Way of Marion County partnered to raise funds, to the tune of $5,228. The partnership between the two organizations sought to increase support for United Way in two ways—long-term via gifts to the United […]
OhioHealth Marion leads community Toy Drive on Saturday
December 9, 2016 by
What started as an idea in OhioHealth Marion General Hospital’s Physical and Occupational Therapy department quickly spread into a community-wide effort to organize a Toy Drive for the Salvation Army on December 10, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the south entrance of the OhioHealth Marion Medical Campus (MMC). The Physical and Occupational […]
