This time of year, many Ohio families begin putting up decorations to celebrate the holidays. Decorations help make the season bright, but can also create safety hazards. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers some tips to ensure a safe and energy efficient holiday season. Decorating safely Decorating this holiday season can be done […]
Buckeyes help provide warmth to Marion area families
December 2, 2016 by
Ohio State Marion students kicked off the season of giving by collecting, packaging, and distributing over 1,000 articles of winter accessories to help less fortunate Marion area families stay warm this winter. Students from Amy Tibbals’s English 2367.01S were able to assemble and distribute over 455 “Loving Scarves” bags to the local community, through partnerships […]
OhioHealth offering free tobacco cessation classes in 2017
December 2, 2016 by
Marion General is here to help those who are determined to quit tobacco. Participants will learn a positive approach to becoming a non-tobacco user, strategies to recover from tobacco addiction, the barriers to tobacco cessation, the health benefits of choosing a tobacco-free lifestyle, nicotine-replacement options, motivational exercises and techniques for stress management. Below are a […]
Caledonia church set to host live nativity
December 2, 2016 by
The Memorial United Methodist Church of Caledonia, 248 South Main Street in Caledonia, will host a Live Nativity on December 9 and 10, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This is a free event and open to the community.
Governor warns next year’s State budget will be “tight”
December 2, 2016 by
Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Wednesday that the next state budget will be “tight” following lower-than-anticipated state revenues. “There’s not going to be a lot of growth in any [state] program,” Kasich told reporters in suburban Columbus. “It’s going to be tight. There’s not going to be an ability to give significant percentage increases.” At […]
House committee approves Ohio religious liberty bill, future passage unclear
December 2, 2016 by
A controversial bill that opponents say would encourage discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Ohioans cleared a House panel this week. But the “Ohio Pastor Protection Act” isn’t at the top of Statehouse leaders’ agendas for its last scheduled week of the lame-duck session, and it’s unclear whether the measure will even get a […]
“Live, Love, Lead” is focus of Women’s Business Council December luncheon
November 30, 2016 by
“Live, Love, Lead” will be the theme for the Marion Women’s Business Council’s December program. Set for Monday, December 12, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., Diane Glassmeyer will challenge members to view their life through these three key elements. Live: Life is a journey not a destination. Do you know yourself? Are you living your life […]
Marion County Historical Society to hold 2016 annual meeting
November 30, 2016 by
The annual meeting of the Marion County Historical Society will be held on December 3, 2016 at 10:00am in the auditorium of Heritage Hall located at 169 East Church Street, Marion, Ohio. Included will be financial and other reports, recognition of active volunteers, and election of officers. The meeting will be followed by a German […]
Patrol reports fewer deaths over Thanksgiving weekend from crashes
November 30, 2016 by
Provisional numbers released today by the Ohio State Highway Patrol show fewer motorists were killed on Ohio’s roadways during the 2016 Thanksgiving Holiday than in recent years. Seven people were killed during the five day reporting period, from Wednesday, November 23, until Sunday, November 27. This is a decrease from the past three years when […]
Hunters take way less deer to open 2016 season
November 30, 2016 by
Hunters checked 18,776 white-tailed deer on Monday, November 28, 2016 the opening day of Ohio’s deer-gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). In 2015, 22,253 deer were reported the first day of the deer-gun season. Ohio’s deer-gun season remains open through Sunday, Dec. 4. Two additional days of deer-gun season […]
