Marion County’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in July 2016 to 4.9 percent, down from 5.1 percent in June. However, that decrease is due to there being 200 fewer people in the available workforce and no change in the number of people listed as unemployed. Other counties surrounding Marion also saw decreases, except for Crawford County […]
Marion Industrial Club holding kick-off banquet
August 24, 2016 by
The Marion Industrial Club will hold its kick-off meeting and dinner on Tuesday, September 13th in the Community Room at DaySpring Wesleyan Church, 2431 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. Registration will begin at 5:30pm and the program and dinner will follow at 6:00pm. This year’s speaker will feature Scott Spears, local radio station host. The Marion Industrial […]
Parents of young athletes urged to review insurance for sports injury coverage
August 24, 2016 by
Another school year has arrived and Ohio’s youth are also returning to athletic competition. News headlines remind parents of concussion risks and appropriate protective gear. But parents, are you financially protected if your child is injured requiring medical treatment? Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor, as part of her “Think Again” initiative that addresses different insurance […]
Ohio Bill would push start of school to after Labor Day
August 24, 2016 by
It’s back to school time in Ohio, but future first days might not happen until after Labor Day. Sen. Gayle Manning introduced a bill last week that would push back the first day for public and private schools into September. Manning said she heard from several Northeast Ohio parents who were upset with mid-August start dates. Manning, a […]
Appellate Court says “Golden Week” elimination may continue
August 24, 2016 by
The state got permission again to shorten early voting and eliminate the so-called “Golden Week” that allowed people to register and vote early at the same time. In a 2-1 ruling, a panel for the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday reversed a lower court’s decision. It said that the lower court overstepped […]
Marion man killed Monday morning in motorcycle crash
August 22, 2016 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Monday, August 22, 2016. A call was received at 5:06am that lines were down on Mount Olive Agosta Road at Deadwood Road in Green Camp Township. Investigators said that a 1976 self-assembled motorcycle operated by Paul […]
Marion Community Foundation hosts financial advisors, presents updates investment policies
August 22, 2016 by
Marion Community Foundation recently hosted a meeting with local investment managers to present its new Investment and Spending Policies. According to Dean Jacob, President and CEO, it was an opportunity to dialogue with the Foundation’s local financial professionals about the Foundation’s investment needs and goals. Generous people of Marion have donated to create charitable funds […]
Road construction to affect State Routes 203 and 98 this week
August 22, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that the following work is planned in the Marion County area on the specified dates and times. All work is weather dependent; it may be postponed or cancelled without prior notice. TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 State Route 203 – (NEW) Beginning at 7 a.m., SR 203 will be closed […]
Charitable giving tips offered following Louisiana flooding
August 22, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered advice to help Ohioans make wise charitable contributions and avoid scams following the devastating flooding in Louisiana. “We encourage people to be generous in helping the people of Louisiana,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We also encourage people to make sure their donations go to legitimate causes, not con […]
Upsidedown Broadway, featuring local cast, set for Palace’s May Pavilion
August 19, 2016 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association is set to present UPSIDEDOWN BROADWAY – A Musical Revue for three performances in the Palace Theatre May Pavilion. Show dates are scheduled for Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 28 at 2:00 p.m. Featuring local musicians and vocalists, UPSIDEDOWN BROADWAY is packed […]
