The Ohio State University at Marion invites the community to attend the 44th Annual Norman Thomas Memorial Lecture, Friday, April 22, 2016 at 12 p.m., in Maynard Hall’s Guthery Community Room on the Marion campus. This year’s lecture features Outreach Director with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Lecia Brooks, who will present, “Fighting Hate, […]
Marion Area Genealogy Society announces 2016 officers
April 19, 2016 by
The Marion Area Genealogy Society recently elected their 2016 Officers.
Ohio’s waters still cold even as air temperature increases
April 19, 2016 by
The first days of spring are attracting boaters and other recreational enthusiasts to their favorite Ohio waters. However, Ohioans should remember that even though the air temperature is getting warmer, the water temperature is still cold. Dressing for the water temperature and wearing a life jacket is extremely important. “Once people enter cold water, hypothermia […]
Woman killed in weekend crash on U.S. 23
April 18, 2016 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 1:18 pm on U.S. 23 at the intersection of Linn Hipsher Road in Marion County. The crash involved a gray 2008 Mazda Tribute, driven by Helen Ritter, 46, of Delaware, Ohio, […]
Caryer named new Service Director for City of Marion
April 18, 2016 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced his appointment of Randy Caryer to the position of Director of Public Service for the City of Marion. Caryer (pictured in a file photo from 2014) assumed his new duties on April 6, 2016. In his position as Service Director, Caryer will oversee the operation of the City’s Airport, Maintenance, […]
2016 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 3
April 18, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, […]
Marion location names Primrose Retirement Community of the Year
April 15, 2016 by
Primrose Retirement Communities, L.L.C. has named Primrose of Marion one of its Retirement Communities of the Year. The announcement was made on April 6th, during the company’s annual Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, NV. “The Marion Primrose has continued to be one of our best performing communities,” said Primrose Retirement Communities President BJ Schaefbauer. “More […]
Council on Aging offers free memory screening
April 15, 2016 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is sponsoring a free Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, beginning at 9 am. Council on Aging staff will be administering a mini-memory exam, which consists of a series of questions and tasks designed to gauge thinking, language, and memory skills. While this 30 point screening tool […]
Ohio AG says hundreds of Ohioans report tax scams as filing deadline approaches
April 15, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to avoid “IRS imposter scams” as the April 18, 2016 tax-filing deadline approaches. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received over 400 reports of the scam in April. The ploy generally begins with a call claiming to come from the IRS or U.S. Treasury. The consumer is […]
Marion YMCA’s capital campaign reaches $1.4 million, community phase launched
April 14, 2016 by
At an April 11, 2016 Kick Off for the Community Phase of its $2 million capital campaign, the Marion Family YMCA announced they surpassed 70% of goal prior to the day’s Kick Off event. With pledges turned in at the Kick Off, the YMCA has raised $1,439,000 towards its goal of $2 million. The Community […]
