The deadline to apply for Ohio Environmental Education Fund grants is Jan. 15, 2015. Grants are available for up to $50,000 to educate Ohio students, citizens and the regulated community about environmental problems and potential solutions. Funding in 2015 will target four areas where Ohio EPA has determined a need for more education, due to […]
Organizations, schools and businesses encouraged to apply for Environmental Education Grant
January 8, 2015 by
Ohio EMA offers tips for the extreme cold weather
January 7, 2015 by
With the state’s temperatures expected to be dangerously low through the weekend, state officials urge Ohioans to prepare themselves, their households and their vehicles for brutal winter weather. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) 24-hour wind chill temperature forecast, the majority of Ohio will experience wind chill temperatures -20 degrees. To help prepare for […]
State Fire Marshal urges Ohioans to be fire safe during extreme temperatures
January 7, 2015 by
As the temperatures across Ohio continue to dip to extreme lows, State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers is asking all residents to make sure their homes are fire safe. Many fire incidents during this time of the year are preventable as long as Ohioans take the right precautions. “It may be tempting to use alternative […]
Palace Theatre opening the bar for weekend showings of “The Notebook”
January 7, 2015 by
Those who have made the New Year’s resolution to have more fun with friends will have the opportunity to do so at the Marion Palace Theatre this winter. The Palace is encouraging movie-goers to bring their favorite friends to see the classic romantic film “The Notebook” January 9, 10 and 11, 2015. In addition to […]
Next free session of LIVESTRONG® set to start at the Marion YMCA
January 7, 2015 by
The Marion Family YMCA says their LIVESTRONG program will be starting back up the week of January 12, 2015. The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a research-based physical activity and well-being initiative with the goal of helping people affected by cancer reach their holistic health goals. The free LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program is for […]
Patrol reports eight fatalities over New Year’s Holiday
January 7, 2015 by
Eight people were killed on Ohio’s roadways during the 2015 New Year’s Holiday, a five-day reporting period beginning December 31 at 12 a.m. and ending January 4 at 11:59 p.m. This is a decrease from 2013, the most recent comparable reporting period of five-days, in which 12 people were killed. During this year’s reporting period, […]
Police investigating exchange of gunfire at Marion residence
January 6, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department is investigating the report of shots fired into and from a residence in the early morning hours on Sunday. At 3:47am on January 4, 2015, officers from the Marion Police Department responded to the report of shots fired in 120 block of South Seffner Avenue. Upon arrival officers said they discovered […]
Ohio BMV now issuing updated driver license and identification cards
January 6, 2015 by
Starting this week, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will issue a new format of Ohio’s Driver License (DL) and Identification Cards (ID) to customers renewing their DL or ID. Visible changes to the DL and ID include: Blue/green card in place of the salmon colored card Laminate on front of card now contains […]
Winter weather is here, Ohioans urged to have a plan to weather the cold, prevent falls and check on neighbors
January 6, 2015 by
After a mild December, January is bringing winter weather to Ohio, with a blast of snow and cold temperatures forecasted for most of the state over the next few days. Because older adults are at increased risk of complications from cold and snow, the Ohio Department of Aging encourages all Golden Buckeyes to have a […]
Women’s Club Home hosting a paint party this weekend
January 5, 2015 by
The Historic Women’s Club Home, 1126 East Center Street in Marion, will host The Paint Party on Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The public is invited to spend an afternoon painting on glass and/or canvas with friends. The event is open to experienced or beginner artists. The organizers will provide the supplies. […]
