Portion of State Route 739 Closed for Construction

The Ohio Department of Transportation reports that State Route 739 will be closed in both directions between Mt. Olive Green Camp Road and Baldwin Road for culvert replacement starting Monday, October 6, 2014. The posted detour is State Route 739 south to State Route 37 north to State Route 95 east to State Route 203 […]

PUCO’s Winter Heating Season Reconnection Program Starts Soon

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has issued their annual order to Ohio electric and natural gas utilities to reconnect or maintain service for customers who have been disconnected or are facing disconnection. Last winter heating season, more than 274,000 Ohio utility customers utilized the PUCO’s winter reconnect program. Under the program, customers who […]

City School Board Meeting Cancelled

The Marion City Schools Board of Education has announced they have cancelled their regular meeting scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2014.

Ohioans in 740 Area Code Urged to Practice Using 10-digit Dialing

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds residential and business customers in the existing 740 area code to be prepared for the introduction of the new 220 area code. The PUCO recommends that customers start using 10 or 11-digit dialing (area code + seven digit phone number or 1 + area code + seven […]

Marion General Offering Tobacco Cessation Class

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital offers a six-week Tobacco Cessation program so that you too can say, “I Quit!” Participants will learn a positive approach to becoming a non-tobacco user, strategies to recover from tobacco addiction, the barriers to tobacco cessation, the health benefits of choosing a tobacco-free lifestyle, nicotine-replacement options, motivational exercises, and techniques for […]

Marion Chamber Cuts Ribbon at Recently Renovated Fairfield Inn

The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently joined Mary Hamby, General Manager of Marion Fairfield Inn, and her staff for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the renovation of the property. The renovation began in December 2013 and included updates to the lobby, implementing many elements of the Fairfield Perspectives décor package, which focuses on […]

Fall Colors Beginning to Appear Across Ohio

The hints of color that are beginning to highlight the canopies of Ohio’s woodlands, along with the cooler temperatures, are sure signs that autumn is beginning to take hold. These are also the tell-tale signs that the fall color season is upon us here in the Buckeye State, according to the Ohio Department of Natural […]

Marion Senior Center Hosting Oktoberfest Dance

The Marion Senior Center will host an “OktoberFest Dance” at the Center on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Food will be served at 5:30 pm, and will feature traditional German fare, including choice of bratwurst or hot dog, soft pretzels with cheese, and German chocolate cake. Highlighting the evening’s festivities […]

Rags or Riches; Marion Historical Society Event is Ready to Tell You

Are you curious about the value of a family heirloom or vintage item picked up at a flea market or yard sale? The Marion County Historical Society, Kingston Residence of Marion, and Garth’s Art and Auctions are presenting “Rags, Riches, Jewels or Junk,” their very own version of the popular PBS program Antiques Road Show. […]

Columbia Gas Reports Scam Targeting Their Customers

Columbia Gas of Ohio has reported that customers should beware of a phone scam that has surfaced in several areas in Ohio over the past few days. The scam is apparently targeted at both residential customers as well as small businesses. A caller claiming to be from Columbia Gas informs the customer that they owe […]