Keep Ohio Beautiful announces it’s partnering with Keep Marion County Beautiful and DKMM Solid Waste District to host a FREE Environmental Law Enforcement Workshop on Friday, May 1, 2015. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the The Ohio State University at Marion, Guthery Room in Maynard Hall at 1461 […]
Student group planning Choose Life Suicide Awareness 5K
April 23, 2015 by
A “Choose Life Suicide Awareness” 5K Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 9:00 AM at Harding High School. The cost to participate is $5, which can be paid at registration. All proceeds will benefit health programing through the United Way of Marion County. Local organizations and businesses will have wellness booths […]
Free seminar to discuss the warning signs of Alzheimer Disease
April 23, 2015 by
Memory changes may occur as you grow older, but is memory loss a typical part of aging, or is it symptom of dementia? It may be part of both. On Thursday, May 7, 2015, Ronnie Henson, LISW and Certified Dementia Practitioner, will give a presentation on “The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer Disease.” Henson, a […]
Kasich administration rips Ohio House budget plan
April 23, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich’s administration took a swing at the budget plan passed by his fellow Republicans on Wednesday, claiming the $131.6 billion proposal threatens Ohio’s economic recovery. “Their spending increases and rosy budget projections threaten the progress Ohio has made in the past four years, and the rejection of tax reform is a missed opportunity […]
ODNR encourages boaters to “Spring Aboard” and get required training early
April 23, 2015 by
This week, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) encourage boaters to Spring Aboard by enrolling in a boating education course. Many course providers offer incentives or course discounts for students who enroll in or complete a course during the Spring Aboard campaign. “We are […]
Harding golf outing entries still available
April 22, 2015 by
The inaugural President Harding Golf Outing this Sunday, April 27, 2015 at the Marion County Club, still has openings for a few golf teams. The outing, which benefits the Harding Home Presidential Site, is a tribute to President Warren Harding and his love of the game. “President Harding took up golf later in life – […]
Palace Theatre invites you to spend a day at Disney
April 22, 2015 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association, along with show sponsors Central Ohio Farmers Co-op and Morral Companies, are pleased to present a show which appeals to “mousekateers” ages 2 to 102. A Day at Disney* with Sara Grote will take place at the Marion Palace Theatre May Pavilion on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. […]
Ruth honored for sales achievement
April 22, 2015 by
Roger L. Ruth, Marion, Ohio, a representative of Modern Woodmen of America, has been named to Modern Woodmen’s President’s Cabinet. This distinction recognizes Ruth’s high achievement in life insurance sales and ranking among the organization’s top representatives nationwide. The local Modern Woodmen office is located at 137 Sargent Street, Suite 100 in Marion. Contact Ruth […]
PUCO encourages safety at rail crossings
April 22, 2015 by
Every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train in the United States. Many crashes at railroad crossings occur because motorists fail to stop at the crossing, drive around the gates or stop/stall on the tracks. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is encouraging you to practice caution when traveling over […]
West Side Neighborhoods holding spring cleanup this weekend
April 21, 2015 by
The Westside Neighborhoods Association will be having their annual Spring Clean-Up this Friday through Sunday, April 24-26, 2015. Dumpsters will be placed at Roosevelt Park, Glenwood Park and at the corner of Bennett Street and Uncapher Ave. Organizers ask that you do not dispose of any hazardous materials such as batteries, tires, electronics, any chemicals […]
