The Marion County Park District will host a public feedback meeting on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 pm at the nature center at the Marion Tallgrass Trail. While awaiting news of a Clean Ohio Trails Fund grant for construction in 2016, the park district intends to apply for another grant for […]
Ohioans urge to follow Open Burning regulations
September 30, 2015 by
Ohio EPA encourages residents to understand what and where they can legally burn materials outdoors. The Agency has received complaints about open burning in Logan County this summer. Burning yard waste and debris is more than a nuisance to neighbors. Smoke from these fires can carry chemicals and ash that can be inhaled deeply into […]
Return of Medication Disposal event called a success
September 29, 2015 by
The last medication collection day was held a year ago, but from the dozens of expressions of gratitude, Marion County citizens were happy that local officials brought it back again for 2015. Mother Nature helped by providing a blanket of sunshine as a combination of eight deputies and officers collected medication from the 226 cars […]
Less than a week left to register to vote in November General Election
September 29, 2015 by
Monday, October 5, 2015 is the voter registration deadline for the November 3, 2015 General Election. Anyone qualified may register to vote at the Marion County Board of Elections Office, 222 West Center Street, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours offered Monday, October 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 9 […]
Women’s Business Council hosting speed networking event
September 29, 2015 by
Making business connections will be the name of the game for the Marion Women’s Business Council’s October program on Monday, October 12, 2015. It will be a Progressive Lunch/Networking Event to give members the opportunity to share their professional information and build business relationships in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Those attending will be networked […]
Free program to focus on why addicts struggle to quit
September 29, 2015 by
The Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board and the STAND Coalition (formerly the Marion County Opiate Task Force) have invited Dr. Brad Landers, clinical director of addiction psychiatry at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center, to present a second community forum on addiction and treatment. The program is set for Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Tri Rivers Career […]
Turning Point to host annual Picnic on the Porch this Friday
September 28, 2015 by
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Turning Point will be holding their annual Picnic on the Porch on October 2, 2015 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. They are also celebrating 35 years of protecting victims of domestic violence. The Picnic on the Porch is open to anyone who would like to stop by for […]
Ohioans can anticipate seeing the best colors of Fall this October
September 28, 2015 by
As the days grow shorter and the nights a little cooler, signs of autumn will begin to emerge. Ohio’s forest canopies will soon begin their color transformation to strong reds, vivid yellows and bold oranges that encourage people to visit the Buckeye State to catch that first glimpse of color. The Ohio Department of Natural […]
Ohio Auditor says Planned Parenthood passed check of federal dollars usage
September 28, 2015 by
Amid the politically charged debate over whether public funding for Planned Parenthood should be cut off, state Auditor Dave Yost ran a check on the non-profit organization’s use of public money on abortions. Over the last two months, at Yost’s request, employees in the Ohio Department of Medicaid have gathered data on the services Planned […]
STAND Coalition urges Marion residents to become FRONT LINE Homes
September 25, 2015 by
You may have asked yourself, “What can I do to help prevent drug and alcohol abuse?” The answer is, according to the STAND Coalition, is a lot. For starters, you can have conversations with the young people in your life about alcohol and drugs. Not just one conversation but an ongoing dialogue as they grow. […]
