Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to beware of computer repair scams, where callers tell consumers their computers are infected with a virus and falsely claim they will fix the problem. The warning comes at the start of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October). The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received more than […]
Five Nights on Campus Season Kicks Off Thursday
October 8, 2014 by
The Ohio State University at Marion has announced the schedule for the 2014-2015 Five Nights on Campus performing arts series. Designed specifically for the residents of the seven-county regional service area of Ohio State Marion, the series is intended to complement the other entertainment opportunities in the area. According to C. Gary Iams, Ohio State […]
Propane Users Advised to Arrange for Winter Supplies Early
October 8, 2014 by
Harsh weather caused propane supply issues throughout Ohio last winter. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) joins the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) in encouraging Ohio consumers to consider the following steps to proactively prepare for the coming winter heating season. Check your current propane supply. Make sure that you are aware of […]
Ohio’s Antlerless Deer Muzzleloader Hunting Season is this Weekend
October 8, 2014 by
The white-tailed deer antlerless muzzleloader hunting season returns to Ohio on October 11-12, 2014. Hunters checked 5,608 antlerless deer during the 2013 season. It is legal to hunt antlerless deer with a muzzleloader or bow during this two-day season. No antlered deer may be harvested regardless of hunting implement. Antlerless deer include deer without antlers […]
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Theft Suspect
October 8, 2014 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a suspect in a theft that took place Tuesday afternoon. The suspect fled the scene and managed to evade authorities after running into a corn field. On October 7, 2014 at approximately 2:26pm, an employee from a store on State Route 95 East called the sheriff’s office to […]
Harding Students and Parents to Hear from Renowned Motivational Speaker
October 7, 2014 by
Motivational speaker Harvey Alston will bring his message “Be the Best” to Marion Harding High School on Friday, October 10, 2014. Alston will speak to the student body in the morning. The public is then invited to a session for parents to be held noon-1 p.m. in the Harding media center. The parents’ session will […]
Auditions Coming Soon for 2014 Christmas at the Palace
October 7, 2014 by
Director Clare Cooke has announced that auditions for “Christmas at the Palace 2014 – Through the Eyes of a Child” will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the Marion Palace Theatre main stage. All acts and ages will be considered for this family-friendly holiday show. The production […]
Ohioans Urged to be Alert for Deer on Roadways
October 7, 2014 by
The change to Autumn in Ohio brings wondrous colors but also an annual increased risk of deer related crashes and millions of dollars in related damages, Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor said. Taylor is asking Ohio drivers and motorcyclists to be alert while navigating the state’s roadways during this peak season […]
Legal Aid Initiates Awareness Campaign, Hopes to Serve More Ohioans
October 7, 2014 by
For more than 100 years, legal aid societies in Ohio have served low-income families. Now the groups are raising awareness in hopes of increasing donations so that fewer Ohioans in need will be turned away. The Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation launched its “Voices for Justice” Campaign on October 1 to illustrate the types of legal […]
New Members Join Marion Community Foundation Board
October 6, 2014 by
Two new members have been welcomed to the Marion Community Foundation Board of Trustees, announced president and CEO Dean L. Jacob. The new board members include: Judge Deb Alspach and Tom Clark. These new members maintain the board at its full complement of 15 members. With this election, Alspach returns to Marion Community Foundation, having […]
