Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that he is urging the leadership of the Committee on the Judiciary for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015. Attorney General DeWine and attorneys general from 36 other states plus the District of Columbia today sent a […]
Faced with overwhelming amount of requests, MCF issues over $700k in grant awards
October 2, 2015 by
From recovery services to robotics, community revitalization, economic development, health equity and more, Marion Community Foundation seeks to move Marion forward by supporting 36 innovative programs via the 2015 Community Grants Program. According to Foundation president and CEO, Dean Jacob, more than $710,000 in grants have been awarded in this year’s grants cycle to 30 […]
City, County receive over $33k from State rock salt settlement
October 2, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that his office is sending checks to 850 Ohio public entities, including Marion County and the City of Marion, as part of the Attorney General’s $11.5 million settlement to resolve an antitrust lawsuit against Cargill Inc. and Morton Salt Inc. over past rock salt prices. Entities in 87 […]
2015 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 5 Schedule
October 2, 2015 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2015 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 […]
Hints of fall color begin to appear across the Buckeye State
October 2, 2015 by
Glimpses of fall color are becoming more common around the state, a telltale sign that autumn has begun, and Ohio’s trees are about to begin their colorful transformation. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will offer updates throughout October to help people plan their fall color viewing excursions. “The weather is settling in nicely […]
Local agencies offering new initiative dedicated to serving, educating area families
October 1, 2015 by
The Marion County Family and Children First Council is launching Family Matters, a free two-week program that focuses on topics that strengthen family bonds, open lines of communication and increase knowledge of local resources. The program, which starts on October 5, 2015 and goes through the week of October 12, 2015, will be held at […]
Free training offered to parents of children with mental illness
October 1, 2015 by
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Marion and Crawford Counties will offer its no-cost Basics education program beginning October 20, 2015. The 6-week course, taught by trained parents who have lived similar experiences with their own children, is geared toward parents and primary caregivers of children or adolescents experiencing mental illness. It will […]
21st season of Five Nights continues diverse lineup
October 1, 2015 by
Since its inception in 1995, Ohio State Marion’s Five Nights on Campus performing arts and entertainment series has hosted over 100 performances ranging from theatrical portrayals of historic American icons to Broadway musicals. The musical diversity of the series has included genres from folk, blues, jazz, and sacred music, to rock, country, swing, big band, […]
Ohioans dispose of 13.5 tons of pills during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
October 1, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have thanked Ohio residents for properly disposing of 13.5 tons (27,192 pounds) of unneeded, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs during last Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Local residents disposed of over 384 pounds of medications during an event in Marion. You can […]
Two on Tap returns to Palace Theatre this weekend
September 30, 2015 by
Making their return to the historic Marion Palace Theatre stage on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 3pm is the all-singing, all-dancing duo, “Two On Tap,” starring Broadway veterans, Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano. The pair first appeared at the Palace in 2013. At the conclusion of the show, Executive Director Bev Ford received numerous requests […]
