A casual conversation during their kids’ soccer practice between Dr. Heather Columber, OhioHealth family physician, and Todd Schneider, assistant director of Rushmore Academy, resulted in a win for the entire community. During their bleacher talk, Schneider expressed his concerns to Dr. Columber about a barrier in the employment program that Rushmore has set up with […]
‘Christmas Vacation,’ Laurel & Hardy & Holiday Sing-A-Long at the Palace Theatre
December 10, 2015 by
The Palace Theatre will show the hilarious classic Christmas movie, National Lampoon’s ‘Christmas Vacation’ on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 7:30pm, Saturday, Dec 12 at 2pm and 7:30pm and Sunday, Dec 13 at 7:30pm. Released in 1989, generations of movie-goers can’t get enough of the Griswold family and their disastrous adventures. The Palace will also […]
Ohioans warned about unclaimed funds scam
December 10, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce is warning Ohioans about a scam instructing you to pay to get your unclaimed funds. How the scheme works: Unclaimed Money Discovery contacts a claimant via email stating that a recovery agent has been assigned to help retrieve their unclaimed funds. In return, they ask claimants to pay $29.95 for […]
Ohio House approves Rep. Pelanda’s bill to modify Ohio Department of Agriculture laws
December 9, 2015 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) announced that the Ohio House has concurred on House Bill 131, legislation that updates various sections of state law pertaining to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. “I am pleased to see House Bill 131, legislation implementing important changes dealing with Ohio’s No. 1 industry of agriculture, make its way to […]
Three arrested for Marion burglaries
December 9, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department said they arrested three individuals suspected in two burglaries in Marion. In both cases, the suspects were caught at the scenes of the alleged crimes. At 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2015, officers from the Marion Police Department, along with detectives from the MARMET Drug Task Force, responded to the 300 […]
Officials report over half billion dollars in attempted tax theft stopped
December 9, 2015 by
Since the flood of tax fraud started in 2014 in Ohio and nationally, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) said they have blocked more than 297,000 fraudulent income tax returns attempting to steal $533.7 million in refunds. Tax Commissioner Joe Testa expects those numbers to grow. In 2015, ODT saw a nearly 400 percent increase […]
Marion police seek missing teens – UPDATED
December 8, 2015 by
UPDATE: The Marion Police Department reports that, as of December 10, 2015, both teens have been located and are safe. The Marion Police Department is investigating a case involving two missing juveniles, Diane Crossland, age 15, and Faith White, age 16. Crossland and White are step-sisters and both reside at 363 Chestnut. Crossland and White […]
MIPA set to hold Helping Hands Food Drive
December 8, 2015 by
On December 10, 2015, from noon until 4:00pm, MIPA Primary Care’s Dr. Mark Davis and Dr. Raymond Gardner will be hosting the MIPA Helping Hands Food Drive at 1069 Delaware Avenue in Marion. Organizers said that with several families struggling to put food on the table and with the area’s continued efforts to help those […]
Women’s Business Council to feature live music, networking at December meeting
December 8, 2015 by
You are invited to join the members of Marion Women’s Business Council for a luncheon and private concert by the River Valley’s Music Company. The event will be Monday, December 14, 2015 from 11:30am – 1:00 pm on the second floor of META Solutions (formerly TRECA) at 100 Executive Dr. in Marion. River Valley’s Music […]
Parents reminded to keep their kids safe with these toy safety tips
December 8, 2015 by
The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids and parents and to help ensure that everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), wants to remind parents to keep safety in mind when choosing toys for young children when out holiday shopping. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety […]
