Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that all City departments will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2016 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices in City Hall will also be closed on Friday, November 25, 2016. As a result of offices in City Hall being closed on Thursday and Friday, the weekly early closure day for […]
PUCO’s five tips for safe home heating
November 21, 2016 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers home heating safety reminders as the winter season arrives. Once a year, have your furnace, vents, flues and chimneys inspected by a qualified service professional. Never use an oven to heat the house. This can damage the oven and may cause carbon monoxide to release into the […]
Tri-Rivers RAMTEC instructor receives ACTE Ohio & Regional recognition, now competing for National Award
November 18, 2016 by
Tri-Rivers RAMTEC Instructor Mark Edington, who was named Ohio’s Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Postsecondary Teacher of the Year earlier this year, has been selected as the 2016 Region 1 Postsecondary Teacher of the Year. He will be one of five instructors nationwide vying for the 2017 National Award at the ACTE Excellence […]
Goodman sworn in as State Representative of 87th Ohio House District, including part of Marion County
November 18, 2016 by
Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) this week announced that Wesley A. Goodman (R-Cardington) has been sworn in as state representative of the 87th House District. Goodman fills the seat vacated by former Representative Jeff McClain earlier this fall. Hailing from a family farm in Morrow County, Goodman earned his Bachelor of […]
Ohio infant deaths rise in 2015; state “surging” new resources to support local initiatives
November 18, 2016 by
The number of infant deaths in Ohio increased from 955 in 2014 to 1,005 in 2015, according to new data released by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The release of the 2015 data comes as the state surges millions of new dollars into local communities to support ongoing initiatives to improve birth outcomes and […]
Holliday Fund awards grant for fire safety
November 16, 2016 by
The Chief Jack Holliday Memorial Fund at Marion Community Fund awarded a grant to the Marion Township Fire Department, who observed October as national Fire Prevention Month. The award will allow the department to purchase smoke detectors and batteries and install them for Marion area residents whose homes are not equipped. Members of the department […]
Tom Hanks stars in “Inferno” at the Palace Theatre
November 16, 2016 by
On November 18, 19 and 20, 2016, the Palace Theatre will present the action-packed film, “Inferno” directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard. Daniel Gelb of Rovi provides the following synopsis: Tom Hanks reprises his role as Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon in this adaptation of the best-selling novel “Inferno” by Dan Brown. This time out, […]
State School Board eyes changes to graduation requirements to stem crisis
November 16, 2016 by
The state school board will likely ease an impending collapse in high school graduations by reducing the number of test score “points” students need to earn, and increasing the graduation requirements over time. This year’s 11th graders are the first class subject to new state graduation requirements the board passed in 2014. Most of this […]
Federal funds may help pay for Medical Assistant education at MTC
November 14, 2016 by
Responding to a high local demand for medical assistants, Ohio Means Jobs – Marion County is making federal funds available to help qualifying local residents go to Marion Technical College for up to one year to enter this health care field. “These funds are very limited but can pay for tuition, books, fees, and required […]
Rep. Pelanda elected as Majority Floor Leader for 132nd General Assembly
November 14, 2016 by
On Thursday, the Ohio House Republican Caucus elected its leadership team for the 132nd General Assembly with State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) being elected by her colleagues to serve as majority floor leader. “It is an honor and a privilege to serve as part of Speaker Rosenberger’s leadership team, and I am humbled by the […]
