The Ohio Senate on Wednesday passed a bill “defunding” Planned Parenthood, but it could be weeks before Gov. John Kasich signs the measure into law. The Senate approved the bill along party lines in a 22-8 vote. Because Senators amended the bill earlier in the day, the House must agree to the changes before it […]
Marion unemployment rate up in December
January 27, 2016 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County increased a bit on December 2015 to 5.2 percent, up from 5.0 percent in November 2015. The rate was just slightly lower than the previous year when it stood at 5.3 percent in December 2014. Rates for counties surrounding Marion were mixed, with some rising and some decreasing. County […]
Tyler’s Light coming to Marion
January 27, 2016 by
Teens Against Drugs has partnered with Marion City Schools to bring Wayne Campbell from Tyler’s Light to two of the Marion City Schools buildings on Monday, February 1, 2016. Campbell will start his day at Harding speaking to the 9th & 10th grades before heading to Grant to speak to the 7th & 8th grades. […]
Marion-area egg producer says changes made after human trafficking case
January 27, 2016 by
Trillium Farms, an Ohio egg producer that authorities say used undocumented immigrants, said it has changed several policies in the wake of a federal investigation into contractors who supplied workers. Trillium Chief Operating Officer Doug Mack said the company was “misled” by a contractor, Haba Corporate Services, and was unaware that Haba’s owner was under […]
Marion Board of Elections looking for poll workers
January 26, 2016 by
The Marion County Board of Elections is looking for dedicated residents to serve as poll workers in the upcoming March 2016 Primary Election. The board will hold Poll Worker (Precinct Election Official – PEO) training classes starting on February 4th and running through February 22nd. Classes are two hours in length and are scheduled for morning, […]
Ohio Attorney General releases 2015 Human Trafficking Annual Report
January 26, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released the Ohio Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Commission’s 2015 Annual Report, which outlines efforts of the Commission to improve services to human trafficking victims; to assist local law enforcement’s efforts to combat trafficking; and to educate Ohioans on human trafficking and what can be done to stop it. “Human […]
Marion Public Library holding Kazoo Family Fun Night
January 25, 2016 by
To honor National Kazoo Day the Marion Public Library’s January Family Fun Night will feature kazoos. The public is invited to join in on January 28, 2016 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the new meeting room on the first floor. The evening is geared toward families with all ages interacting and having fun through music […]
Local youth invited to join Royal Rangers group
January 25, 2016 by
Does your son like camping, hiking, biking, fishing, backpacking, sports, outdoors? Is your son looking for a deeper relationship with Jesus? If you answered yes to any of the above, organizers ask you to consider getting them involved in Royal Rangers. The group, led by Commander Greg, meets on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm at […]
New depression support group meeting in Marion
January 22, 2016 by
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Marion and Crawford Counties has launched a free support group for individuals struggling with depression. NAMI SHARE, which stands for Sharing Hope and Receiving Encouragement, is held on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board, 142 South Prospect Street in Marion. The […]
Marion man among those honored for support of Ohio’s local fairs
January 22, 2016 by
Fifty‐four individuals or organizations were recognized at the 91st Ohio Fair Managers Association annual convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center for outstanding service to their local fairs. Of this group, six received the Director’s Award for Innovation and Excellence for their progressive ideas and actions to improve and strengthen their fairs. Among those honored […]
