The first days of spring have finally arrived and as Ohioans start to make plans for their outdoor home improvement projects or yard work, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) would like to remind everyone of the importance of digging in a safe, responsible way. April is National Safe Digging Month, so if you […]
Marion Church holding a “Walk with Jesus”
April 3, 2015 by
Fairpark Community Baptist Church in Marion will hold a “Walk With Jesus,” an experiential and moving family Easter event where parents and children travel together in Jesus’ footsteps during his last week on earth. Families travel to Jerusalem for Palm Sunday, sit down for the Last Supper, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, discover the […]
Women’s Business Council to take look at the business of tourism in Ohio
April 2, 2015 by
What makes Ohio a visitor’s choice as a vacation destination? What does it take to draw visitors to the state and the area? Mary Cusick, Director of TourismOhio, leads the state’s efforts to brand and market Ohio as a compelling travel destination. At the next meeting of the Marion Women’s Business Council, she will share […]
Local blood drives for April start Friday
April 2, 2015 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Friday, April 3rd – 2 to 7 p.m. – Blue Fusion, 1340 Mt. Vernon Ave. Monday, April 6 – Noon – 6 p.m. – Marion Public Library, 445 E Church Street Thursday, April 9th –11 a.m. to 5 […]
Poll: Ohioans want some change from next president, favor negotiations with Iran
April 2, 2015 by
One thing you can believe in: The 2016 presidential election will be about change, assuming that a trend emerging in a new poll of Ohio and two other swing states continues and voters say they want a new direction after President Barack Obama’s eight years. Nearly two out of three Ohio voters, or 64 percent, […]
Governor removes provision that would have tied together voter, vehicle registrations
April 2, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich on Wednesday vetoed some provisions tucked into the transportation budget bill that critics had predicted would deter out-of-state college students from voting in Ohio. But the governor let stand a 30-day time limit by which anyone who declares Ohio residency must re-register their cars and get a new driver’s license. A provision […]
Smith named local Republican of the Year, over 180 attend annual dinner
April 1, 2015 by
The Marion County Republican Party has announced that Jacqueline Smith has been named the 2014 Marion County Republican of the Year. The local party also recently held their annual Harding Day Dinner where over 180 heard from Ohio Auditor Dave Yost. Since moving to Marion in 2008, Smith has been active in its political life. […]
Some City services altered for Good Friday holiday
April 1, 2015 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that in observance of the Good Friday holiday, offices located in City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2015. Due to City Hall being closed on Friday, most offices will be observing their weekly early closure day on Thursday, April 2. However, the Utility Billing Department will remain […]
Ohioans should anticipate a colorful spring wildflower season
April 1, 2015 by
As the snow finally melts away, it’s time for Ohio to once again begin display an array of bright and vivid colors. The beauty of spring can be found along many of Ohio’s wooded trails in the form of wildflowers from late March until May, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Colorful […]
Wood joins Alber Enterprise Center
March 31, 2015 by
Carla Wood recently joined the Alber Enterprise Center as an Information Associate. Currently, Wood is creating a database that tracks projects, merges documents, and reports relevant information about processes and deadlines for the Alber Enterprise Center. Wood’s position will be partially supported through the earnings of Alber Enterprise Center and funding from Ohio State University […]
