Epworth United Methodist Church, 249 East Center Street in Marion, will host a Christmas Eve Community Dinner on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Doors open at 5:00pm and dinner will be served at 5:30pm. The menu will include turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, dressing, corn, green beans, applesauce or cranberry sauce, rolls, and desert. The evening will […]
State launches new digital resource for preschool learning
December 22, 2017 by
Ohio’s parents and educators have a new resource to help little learners ages 3-5 prepare for school and their futures with the INFOhio Early Learning Portal. The easy-to-navigate site contains more than 50 websites and apps chosen and evaluated by educators and librarians with expertise in early learning and literacy. “Our young children are eager […]
Tips offered on avoiding common, costly holiday mishaps
December 22, 2017 by
‘Tis the season of joy but also common mishaps that can dampen your holidays, especially if you are without adequate insurance protection. Ohio Department of Insurance director Jillian Froment is sharing how to avert danger and assess your insurance protection. “First and foremost review your insurance and evaluate the appropriate coverage amounts with an agent,” […]
Flu activity increasing in Ohio; Still time to get flu shot
December 20, 2017 by
Flu activity in Ohio is increasing. During the week that ended Dec. 2, 2017 which is the most recent data available, there were 92 flu-associated hospitalizations in Ohio and 257 hospitalizations since the start of the season (5 of those in Marion County). That is above the five-year average for this time of year and […]
City services altered for Christmas and New Year’s holidays
December 20, 2017 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closings and adjusted hours for City Offices over the 2017 Christmas and New Year’s holiday weeks. All departments in City Hall will be closed on Monday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices will also be closed on Monday, January 1 in observance of the New […]
Marion Public Health closures for 2017 holidays
December 20, 2017 by
Marion Public Health will be closing at 10:00am on Thursday, December 21st for an All Staff In-Service. The health department will close at 12:00pm on Friday, December 22nd and will remain closed on Monday, December 25th and will be closed on Monday, January 1st. The closing will affect all divisions of Marion Public Health including […]
Ten vie for Ohio House seat representing much of Marion County
December 18, 2017 by
Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) has announced the group of applicants who met the deadline to be screened to fill the vacant 81st and 87th House District seats. A screening panel for each vacancy has been tasked with vetting the applicants. Speaker Rosenberger has selected Speaker Pro Tempore Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of grant scams
December 18, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned Ohioans to beware of phony offers for federal grants. In recent weeks, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received dozens of reports of grant scams from people across Ohio. “Scam artists will call and say you can get a $9,000 grant from the federal government if you pay […]
Marion Mathematics Challenge awards $18k in scholarships
December 15, 2017 by
An estimated 170 area high school students descended on the Marion campus Friday, December 8, 2017 with a chance to win college scholarships and test their academic skills against their peers at the seventh annual Marion Mathematics Challenge. The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion Technical College each awarded $9,000 in scholarships, for a […]
Auditions coming up for Palace Junior Production “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”
December 15, 2017 by
Director Emily Yaksic announces she will hold auditions for the Palace Theatre’s junior stage production “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” on Monday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm each day. Yaksic is looking for children ages 7 to 14 years to play a variety of leading and supporting characters for this […]
