The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is warning utility customers to beware of a payment scam that has surfaced across the state over the past several weeks. The scam is targeting particularly electric and natural gas utility customers, both residential and small business. A caller claiming to represent the utility informs the customer that […]
Gymnasium to be Dedicated in Memory of a MARCA Founder
October 10, 2014 by
The Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities will dedicate the gymnasium at its Harding Highway East facility to the memory of Ruth Ebersole, one of Marion County’s earliest and staunchest supporters of individuals with developmental disabilities. The dedication ceremonies for the Ebersole Gymnasium will take place Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 5 p.m. at the […]
River Valley FFA Raises $1335 For Make-a-Wish Foundation
October 10, 2014 by
The River Valley FFA recently held a successful 2nd Annual Ride For Wishes Bike-a-Thon. The purpose of the bike-a-thon was to raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation of Central Ohio. The Foundation grants wishes to children with serious medical conditions and was very beneficial to at least one former River Valley FFA member. […]
2014 Fall Hydrant Flushing, Week 5 Schedule
October 10, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 13 through Friday, October 17 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of Aqua’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, Operations […]
Ohioans Urged to Experience the State’s Geologic Features during Earth Science Week
October 10, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) encourages Ohioans to explore the state’s geologic features during Earth Science Week, October 12-18, 2014. Earth Science Week encourages people to learn more about the geosciences and promotes an awareness of the natural world. The ODNR Division of Geological Survey encourages teachers and all Ohioans to take advantage […]
Car Show, Last Market are Friday in Downtown Marion
October 9, 2014 by
Downtown Marion will host the Shoot the Loop Tailgate Party Car Show this Friday, October 10, 2014. It had originally been set for October 3, but was pushed back a week due to bad weather. Located in the Marion City Parking lot on the corner of South Prospect and West Church Streets, registration will be […]
Glenn Rothman Art Featured at Barlow Art Center
October 9, 2014 by
The Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society (MOFAS) will host an exhibit of the work of Glenn Rothman during an event on October 12, 2014 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. Professor Rothman was classically trained and used oil, canvas, and traditional cameras and photographic techniques to create his images. In the early 1980’s, Rothman began experimenting with computers […]
Republican Women’s Club to Hear from Two Supreme Court Candidates
October 9, 2014 by
Two incumbent Ohio Supreme Court Justice candidates will be speaking to the Marion County Republican Women’s Club members on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Justice Judi French, seeking a term beginning Jan.2, 2015, and Justice Sharon Kennedy, seeking an additional term beginning Jan. 1, 2015, will speak at the 11:45 a.m. luncheon held at the Harding […]
Marion Public Health to Close for Columbus Day
October 9, 2014 by
Marion Public Health will be closed for the Columbus Day Holiday on Monday, October 13, 2014. The closing will affect all divisions of Marion Public Health including the Administration, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Marion Public Health is located at 181 S. Main Street. Additional information about Marion Public Health […]
Most of Ohio Hitting Near Peak Conditions for Fall Colors
October 9, 2014 by
Ohio’s woodlands will provide a beautiful backdrop for hikers and paddle enthusiasts this weekend as dynamic oranges and yellows will dominate landscapes with near peak fall foliage conditions being reported in most parts of the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “The weekend rain and wind caused some of the early […]
