The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 103, legislation that works to connect policymakers and entrepreneurs with the goal of highlighting and assisting Ohio women and their business endeavors. Ohio ranks in the top 10 states for number of women-owned businesses, according to Womenable, an organization that works to support women’s enterprise creation […]
Ohio accepting controlled hunting applications
June 15, 2015 by
Applications are now being accepted for controlled deer and waterfowl hunts on selected Ohio public areas during the 2015-2016 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Hunters have until Friday, July 31, to submit permit applications for a random drawing. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional […]
Marion Community Foundation offering over $700k to local programs
June 12, 2015 by
Marion Community Foundation’s annual Community Grants Program will award more than $700,000 to local nonprofit organizations. The online application is currently open, now through July 20. “We are looking to support organizations that have a vision and action plan to move Marion forward,” said Dean Jacob, Marion Community Foundation president and CEO. ”It is the […]
Genesis Ministries invites area children to Everest VBS
June 12, 2015 by
A summer kids’ event called Everest VBS will be hosted by Genesis Ministries at McKinley Park from June 15 to June 19, 2015 from 6-8pm. At Everest, kids “discover what it means to hold on to God’s mighty power in everyday life.” Organizers say kids participate in Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, […]
Marion Area Humane Society holding garage sale fundraiser
June 12, 2015 by
The Marion Area Humane Society will be hosting their annual garage sale at Marion Centre Mall (old Rex location) on Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, 2015.
Ohio Senate budget calls for increased police training paid for by local government funds
June 12, 2015 by
The Ohio Senate’s budget plan calls for a five-fold increase in the number of continuing training hours each law enforcement officer in the state must take, as well as a state database to track officer-involved shootings. But local governments will be the ones on the hook for the $17 million price tag during the next […]
Kids-Palooza is Saturday at Ohio State Marion
June 11, 2015 by
8th Annual Kids-Palooza is set for Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 11:00am to 3:00pm on the campus of Ohio State Marion. The day will include free bouncy gyms, face painting, pony rides, photo booths, activities, a variety of vendors and lots of great prize drawings. In addition to the free activities, the event also works […]
Tallgrass Trail to hold Nature Fair this Saturday
June 11, 2015 by
The Marion County Park District will host their first annual Nature Fair on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Tallgrass Trail Nature Center from 9 to 11 am. Children of all ages will visit ten stations, where they will make tree cookies, bagel bird feeders, and sun prints. They can enjoy a scavenger hunt and […]
Police seize over 1 kilo of Blue Drop Heroin, arrest alleged supplier
June 11, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department announced Wednesday that, with the help of multiple law enforcement agencies, they had arrested the alleged supplier of a deadly heroin brand that has claimed 5 lives and over 50 overdoes in recent weeks. On June 10, 2015 at approximately 7:30 AM, nearly 60 law enforcement officers from local, state and […]
Deputies recover stolen vehicle, arrest three suspects
June 11, 2015 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said deputies made more arrests and recovered a third stolen vehicle Tuesday evening. They had previously recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested four teens earlier that morning. On June 9, 2015 at around 7:40pm, deputies said they received a tip from the public on the whereabouts of one of the […]
