The Ohio Department of Transportation says the following work is planned in the Marion County area. Starting Thursday, May 29, 2014, State Route 4 will be closed in both directions between Boundary Road and Prospect-Upper Sandusky Road for culvert replacement. The detour is State Route 4 to State Route 47 to State Route 203 to […]
Tour Gives Marion 4th Graders a Taste of College
May 27, 2014 by
Marion City Schools’ entire fourth grade toured the Marion Campus this week as campus officials expressed hope to expand the tour in the future. Fourth graders from the district’s six elementary schools recently toured The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion Technical College. The tour included stops in Maynard Hall, Morrill Hall, the Alber […]
Donation to Help Industrial Electricity Students
May 27, 2014 by
Scott and Roberta Ruth, owners of Marion, Ohio electrical contractor Cogburn Electric, Inc., have recently donated the necessary materials needed to construct a new multi person work station for the Industrial Electricity class at the Pioneer Career and Technology Center in Shelby Ohio. Under the direction of instructor Rob Flannery, the work station will allow […]
New Regional Effort Offers Dual-Career Couples Job-Hunting Network in Higher Education
May 27, 2014 by
The ability for colleges and universities to attract and retain top job candidates often depends on also finding a position for the so-called “trailing” spouse or partner – together they are referred to as a “dual-career couple”. Representatives from 31 colleges and universities in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia met last week to formally […]
Ohio AG Offers Consumer Tips Following eBay Breach
May 27, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today encouraged consumers to change their passwords following the announcement of a breach affecting eBay users’ passwords. “A data breach doesn’t necessarily mean identity theft, but it’s a good idea to take common-sense steps to protect your personal information,” Attorney General DeWine said. “A good place to start is by […]
Still Time to Enter “Ag is Cool” Creative Contest
May 26, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture today reminds parents and children that the deadline for the 2014 “Agriculture is Cool!” Creative Expressions contest is nearing. Ohio children enrolled in school or home schooled during the 2013-2014 academic year are encouraged to capture their personal interpretation of why Ohio agriculture is cool for their chance to win […]
Aqua Ohio Wrapping Up Spring System Improvements in Marion
May 26, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio, Inc. (Aqua) today announced that the company is bringing the first phase of 2014 Marion infrastructure improvements to a close. Improvements are designed to enhance three key aspects of water service for customers: 1) Reliability, 2) Service, and 3) Fire Protection in terms of pressure and access to hydrants. “This round of projects […]
Four Arrested Following MARMET Raids on Two Houses
May 23, 2014 by
MARMET Drug Task Force arrested four people for alleged drug trafficking following the execution of search warrants at two houses Friday morning. Three of the suspects hail from Detroit Michigan. The raids came as part of a two month long investigation into drug trafficking. Shortly before 10:00 a.m. on May 23, 2014, MARMET detectives with […]
Donegan Receives Pearl R. Roberts Award
May 23, 2014 by
Brenda Donegan was named as the recipient of this year’s Pearl R. Roberts Award as part of the Marion County Senior Citizens Day celebration hosted at the Marion Senior Center on Monday, May 12, 2014. Donegan was nominated by friend and former Pearl R. Roberts Award winner Norma Castanien. Mabel Grimes and Jeannette Ferguson were […]
Week Two of Spring 2014 Hydrant Flushing
May 23, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, […]
