Sheriff Tim Bailey announced deputies working in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Service for the Northern District of Ohio recently conducted an operation in Marion County to verify the residential addresses of sex offenders who are required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. Between March 28th and March 31, 2016, teams […]
Fire deaths down across Ohio during 2015-16 heating season
April 5, 2016 by
During the time period of October 2015 through March 2016, fire deaths in Ohio decreased 27% from the previous heating season. These six months are identified as the winter heating months, and typically represent the largest percentage of fatal fires. The State Fire Marshal’s Safe & Sound campaign aimed at reducing fire deaths, particularly those […]
Public invited to Taste the World at OSUM’s International Festival
April 4, 2016 by
The Ohio State University at Marion welcomes the campus and community to a series of cultural presentations from students, faculty, and staff as part of International Festival Week, culminating with the 9th Taste of Culture International Festival, Thursday, April 7, 2016 4:30-8 p.m. in the Alber Student Center. A Taste of Culture plays host to […]
Aqua Ohio starting spring hydrant flushing for 2016
April 4, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 4 through Friday, April 8 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 retired teachers group to launch partnership with Habitat
April 1, 2016 by
The Marion City-County Retired Teachers Association (MCCRTA/ORTA) will have a “double feature” luncheon meeting Monday, April 4, 2016 at 12:00 noon in the Tri-Rivers Giauque Auditorium (west side), 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. For those members who have made the required advanced reservations, the Tri-Rivers Culinary Arts students, under the guidance of instructor Sheila Hamm, will […]
Rule changes proposed to strengthen water quality rules concerning lead
April 1, 2016 by
Ohioans would have to be notified within two days of unacceptable lead levels in their drinking water, under a proposal Gov. John Kasich plans to submit to state lawmakers. The proposed changes come months after the village of Sebring failed to notify its residents within 30 days of high lead levels in the water there. […]
Myers named OhioHealth Marion 2015 Manager of the Year
March 31, 2016 by
Chris Myers, RN, nurse manager 2 South inpatient unit at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, was recently recognized as the OhioHealth Marion 2015 Manager of the Year. The OhioHealth Marion Manager of the Year is a recognition of overall excellence in management and leadership. Nearly 100 managers and directors from OhioHealth Marion are eligible for this […]
Ohio Attorney General encourages high school students to apply for Teen Ambassador Board
March 31, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that his office is now accepting applications for its Teen Ambassador Board. The Ohio Attorney General’s Teen Ambassador Board advises the office on issues related to teens. Board members serve a one-year term during which they convene twice in Columbus. They work in groups to propose solutions to […]
Auditions are this weekend for community production of “The Tabernacle”
March 31, 2016 by
Auditions for “The Tabernacle” will be held at Bethlehem Dance Education & Ministry Arts, 746 Bethlehem Road West, Prospect, OH, (just northwest of Waldo) on April 3, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. All levels of actors and dancers, ages 7 and older, are welcome. Participants are asked to bring a water bottle, current photograph, and […]
City Aquatic Center holding Spring Break Sale for memberships
March 30, 2016 by
The City of Marion is holding a 2016 “Spring Break Sale” for Family Memberships to the Lincoln Park Aquatic Center. This event will be held Monday, March 28, 2016 through Friday, April 8, 2016. Cost of the Family Membership will be $199 with up to 8 people on the membership. You can purchase the membership […]
