Roger L. Ruth, Marion, Ohio, a representative for Modern Woodmen of America, is one of a small percentage of life insurance agents worldwide to achieve membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) this year. Founded in 1927, MDRT, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is a global, independent association of more than 38,000 […]
Police Made Quick Arrest in Fire that Destroyed Three Homes
June 18, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department reported they arrested a man on Tuesday for setting the fire that destroyed three homes on West Columbia Avenue earlier that morning. Police say the fire was started in retaliation following a fight. On June 18, 2014, detectives from the Marion Police Department and investigators from the Marion City Fire Department […]
Free Tobacco Cessation Program Offered by Marion Public Health
June 17, 2014 by
Marion Public Health, in conjunction with OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, will offer a free Tobacco Cessation Program at the Ohio State University at Marion beginning Thursday, June 19, 2014 and continuing every Thursday through July 24. The program is open to the public. The program consists of six small group sessions. Topics include: Health benefits […]
Council on Aging Hosting Retirement Readiness Series
June 17, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is once again sponsoring a series of four classes entitled Retirement Readiness: Money Matters. The information is geared to those who are newly or nearly retired. All classes are free, but reservations are required. Interested persons can register for any or all classes that are in interest. Topics and […]
Volunteers Sought at The Marion Palace Theatre
June 17, 2014 by
Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 10:00 am in the Palace Theatre, Palace volunteer advisory committee members will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors in high school to retirees that wish to give back to the community. Those attending the […]
Governor Signs Tax, Spending Changes for Ohio Budget
June 17, 2014 by
Ohio Governor John Kasich gave final approval Monday to sweeping budget review legislation that includes expanded tax cuts and credits and major new restrictions on new wind turbines in the state. Kasich, speaking at a signing ceremony held at a food bank in suburban Columbus, praised the tax cuts, as well as funding for issues […]
Tri-Rivers’ Hickman Elected President of Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education
June 16, 2014 by
Tri-Rivers Executive Director Larry Hickman was recently elected as president of the Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). ACTE represents Career Tech Educators throughout Ohio. In this role, Mr. Hickman has had the opportunity to go to Washington D.C. to meet with senators and legislative aides to discuss the importance of continued support […]
Cardinal Chorale to Perform at Marion Church
June 16, 2014 by
Emanuel Lutheran Church, 241 South Prospect Street in Marion, will host the Cardinal Chorale on June 22, 2014 as part of their Summer Tour Concerts. The Cardinal Chorale is a select ensemble of 40 youth from all over the state of Ohio. The concert starts at 7:30p.m. and will include patriotic, spiritual, and popular music. […]
Stiverson Named May Republican of the Month
June 16, 2014 by
Kenneth Stiverson, Caledonia, was selected as May Republican of the Month by the Marion County Republican Central and Executive Committee. The Viet Nam veteran has served as Marion County Commissioner since January 1, 2011, and is a candidate for re-election in November. Active in the community, he is a member of the Marion County Farm […]
Consumers Losing Money to Online Puppy Scams
June 16, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to be skeptical of too-good-to-be-true offers for puppies or other pets for sale online. In the last two years, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received more than 25 complaints from consumers who said they paid for a dog, cat, or other pet they found online but […]
