This morning I shall share my Chuck Norris story… About 10 years ago, I was at a Christian bookstore in California. I had walked into one of the large hallways to get a little bit of quiet to call my son, Ryan (who was about 10 – 11 years old). While we were talking, Chuck […]
Time for Ohio to Take Stock of Safety Net Services for Mental Illness, Addiction
January 23, 2013 by
The following column was submitted by Jody Demo-Hodgins, Crawford-Marion ADAMH Executive Director With the incidents like the Chardon High School Shooting and the Sandy Hook elementary School shootings fresh in our mind, it’s time for Ohio to really take stock of the safety net services available in Ohio for adults and children with a mental […]
Fiscal Cliff Deal: Not Balanced but Necessary, Next Fight Spending
January 22, 2013 by
Column submitted by U.S. Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) At 12:00AM on January 1, 2013 the Federal government began to go over the fiscal cliff when the largest tax hike in United States’ history went into effect. The tax hike resulted from the reinstatement of higher Clinton-era tax rates on families and small businesses that had […]
We Still Have Much Work To Be Done
January 17, 2013 by
The following column was submitted by Paula Roller, Executive Director of Turning Point Our hearts go out to the family of Catharine “Kay” Stout who recently passed away. Kay was an integral part in founding of Concerned Citizens Against Violence Against Women, Inc., the committee that launched Turning Point. Marion and its surrounding counties are […]
Finding God’s Will
January 16, 2013 by
A new friend of mine asked recently me “How can I know God’s will in my life?” This is a common question that I get asked and one of my favorites to answer. Since it comes up often, I thought I would put my response here for others who may be wondering the same…… “To […]
The Same Old Struggles
January 16, 2013 by
Four errors Paul identifies that the Colossians are making… – Making tradition more important than God’s movement – Pretending to be in submission to God but doing their own thing (false humility) – Having a desire to do the things God lays on their heart but then coming up with way to not do it […]
The 130th Ohio General Assembly
January 9, 2013 by
The following column was submitted by State Representative Dorothy Pelanda. January 7, 2013, marked the beginning of the 130th Ohio General Assembly. All 99 House members and 18 Senators took the oath of office. Republicans control the House 60 to 39, and the Senate by a margin of 23 to 10. The Ohio House has […]
Shopping Local – An Idea Not Limited to Buying Gifts
December 11, 2012 by
Every year around the holidays, you probably notice a big push on shopping local. While this is usually geared towards people shopping for gifts, keep in mind there are many ways to “shop local” throughout the year. For example, if you are going to shop local, shouldn’t you also host and advertise local? There are […]
Tips for Safe, Effective Strength Training
December 11, 2012 by
The holiday season is here and the start of the New Year is looming on the horizon. For many of us, that means the most hectic time of year. At the Marion Family Y we understand how important it is for individuals to feel confident and satisfied with our health. We are here to help […]
Consequences of the Fiscal Cliff
December 10, 2012 by
Column submitted by U.S. Congressman Pat Tiberi Nearly everywhere you turn headlines give updates on the “looming fiscal cliff” and give dire warnings about what would happen if a compromise isn’t reached. But there’s a lot of confusion about what exactly the fiscal cliff is and what the consequences are if the country reaches it. […]
