Aqua Ohio (Aqua) is encouraging its customers to take steps to prevent frozen pipes inside their homes during cold weather. “I think everyone will agree that last winter was one of the worst we’ve had to contend with in a long time,” said Aqua’s Area Manager Scott Ballenger. “We received hundreds of calls from customers […]
Marion Community Foundation offering second round of grant funding
January 12, 2015 by
The Marion Community Foundation announces a second round of grant funding in 2015. The Foundation has approximately $40,000 to award. Local charitable programs and organizations are encouraged to submit applications for programs which will assist Marion area residents. Grant awards, according to Marion Community Foundation president and CEO Dean Jacob, may range from $1,000- $40,000, […]
Smith, Meyer honored by Marion Republicans
January 12, 2015 by
The Marion County Republican Central and Executive Committee has selected Jackie Smith and John Meyer as November and December Republicans of the Month. Smith has been involved in the community by being on the board of the Marion Homeless Shelter, Habitat for Humanity and an active ally of Marion Matters. Additionally, during December she is […]
Research shows students celebrate wins by wearing team gear
January 12, 2015 by
The victor of Monday’s college national football championship will be written all over the clothing of Ohio State students on Tuesday, new research suggests. If you see students decked out in Ohio State sweatshirts, hats and other gear on Tuesday, you’ll know the Buckeyes prevailed over Oregon. If Buckeye clothing is scarce, well … assume […]
Theology on Tap offers question and answer session on Catholic faith
January 9, 2015 by
St. Mary Church is reaching out to young adults interested in the Catholic faith. Begun in November, Theology on Tap is a monthly outreach program of the local parish designed for young adults, ages 21-40. The next Theology on Tap is Tuesday, January 13, 2015. “Theology on Tap is designed to engage young adults – […]
Ohio to return to single drug for executions
January 9, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Corrections Thursday said it would change its protocol for capital punishment to eliminate a controversial two-drug cocktail it used for lethal injection and add a previously used drug to its options. The decision by state corrections Director Gary Mohr means that the execution of Ronald Phillips scheduled for Feb. 11 will […]
PUCO offers tips to stay prepared during winter weather
January 9, 2015 by
As temperatures continue to drop to extreme lows the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds Ohioans of important home heating safety precautions and electric power outage preparation. PUCO’s five tips for safe home heating Have your furnace, vents, flues and chimneys inspected by a qualified repair person. This should be done once a year. […]
Two arrested as part of “Arctic Blast”
January 8, 2015 by
Marion law enforcement officials said they made two arrests as part of Operation Arctic Blast on Thursday morning. On January 8, 2015, members of the MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force, Marion Police Department, and Marion County Sheriff’s Office executed two search warrants at two different locations inside Marion. The joint operation was conducted after […]
Marion City Schools elect board officers for the 2015 school year
January 8, 2015 by
The Marion City School Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting on January 5, 2015. Rocky White was elected to his third term as President of the school board and Steve Willams was elected as Vice-President. School board meetings for the 2015 school year were set. The work session meetings will be the first […]
Area historic farms among 104 recognized by Ohio
January 8, 2015 by
In 2014, the Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized 104 new century or bicentennial farms, including several in counties surrounding Marion, owned by the same family for at least 100 or 200 consecutive years. There are now more than 1,100 historic farms registered across the state. Each family received a certificate signed by Governor John R. […]
