Officials from the Marion Family YMCA recently announced their participation in the first annual Ohio YMCA Fit Blitz, a month-long fitness challenge in December 2014. More than 30 Y’s throughout Ohio are expected to participate in the challenge, which was founded by leaders at the YMCA of Central Ohio in Columbus. The challenge will be […]
Police Investigating Shooting on Mary Street
November 10, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department is investigating a shooting on Mary Street that sent one person to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. On Sunday, November 9, 2014 at about 2:57am, police received a call of shots fired at 389 Mary Street. Responding officers said they located one male victim with a gunshot wound. The 24-year-old […]
Ohio’s Medicaid Costs Significantly Lower than Estimated
November 10, 2014 by
The cost of Ohio’s Medicaid program is expected to be about $470 million less than what was originally estimated in the current two-year budget, and the bulk of that savings goes directly to the state. The anticipated savings is a result of multiple factors, said Greg Moody, director of the governor’s Office of Health Transformation. […]
More Homes Needed to Care for Marion Children in Need
November 7, 2014 by
The Marion County Commissioners issued a proclamation Thursday recognizing November as National Adoption Awareness Month. With the proclamation, Marion County Children Services honored the Tacketts who adopted three boys last month, but also highlighted the need for more foster and adoptive parents. Josh and Heather Tackett have been licensed foster-to-adopt parents since February 2011. Three […]
Veterans Invited to Seminar on Long Term Benefits
November 7, 2014 by
Are you a veteran or the widow of a veteran? You could be entitled to a tax free pension from the Veterans Administration. Veterans are invited to join Kingston Residence of Marion to learn about the VA Non-Service Connected Disability Pension – what it is, who can qualify and how to apply. The seminar takes […]
Government Closings for Veteran’s Day
November 7, 2014 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that offices in Marion City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in observance of Veteran’s Day. The following city departments will operate as noted: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling. Customers normally having refuse collected on Tuesday are requested to have their collections at curbside by […]
Marion Senior Center Holding Holiday Bazaar
November 7, 2014 by
The Marion Senior Center will host a Holiday Bazaar on Friday, November 7th and Saturday, November 8th, 2014 from 8:30am to 2pm. This two day event will feature dozens of exhibitors selling holiday gift items, unique crafts, jewelry, purses, and homemade confections. A chili and cornbread lunch will be served from 11am to 1pm. Booth […]
Ohio Voter Turnout Lowest Since 1978
November 7, 2014 by
Voter turnout in Tuesday’s general election may be the lowest of any gubernatorial election in Ohio history, and political scientists said Wednesday that’s not a good sign for Ohio voters or politicians. Republican incumbents handedly won Ohio’s statewide races by at least 10 points, and voter turnout was widely believed to boost what was expected […]
Turning Point Seeks Community Support for Christmas Program
November 6, 2014 by
Turning Point, the program for victims of domestic violence, is seeking support for its annual Adopt-a-Family Christmas program. Since 1986, with the help of generous community support, Turning Point has provided holiday assistance for families who have fled abusive situations. Anyone wishing to participate should contact Turning Point at (740) 382-8988 as soon as possible […]
African Children’s Choir Performing at Marion Church
November 6, 2014 by
Dayspring Wesleyan Church is inviting the community to a concert of the African Children’s Choir on Sunday, November 9, 2014. They will perform at both the 9:15am and 10:45am services. The African Children’s Choir is composed of African children aged 7 to 10 years old. The program features well-loved children’s songs, hand clapping, traditional spirituals […]
