A test that all Ohio children take in kindergarten can predict with striking accuracy if they will be proficient readers by third grade, new research reveals. The study of students in Columbus City Schools found that two-thirds of children who showed potential reading problems when tested in kindergarten later failed the reading portion of the […]
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Sex Offender – Updated
April 9, 2014 by
Update – The Sheriff’s Office reports they have arrested Gamble. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in locating a wanted registered sex offender. Gary Lee Gamble, age 36, last registered address of 915 Bennett Street Marion, Ohio has failed to register as a sex offender. The Sheriff’s Office says Gamble has moved […]
Turning Point Honors Victims This Week
April 8, 2014 by
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 6-12, 2014 and this year’s theme is “30 Years: Restoring the Balance of Justice.” The week is meant for all victim advocacy agencies to call attention to the crime victims they serve as a means to celebrate their courage while giving respect to their privacy. Turning Point will […]
5K, Fun Run, Walk to Highlight Healthy Kids Day
April 8, 2014 by
The Marion Family YMCA is sponsoring a free 5K or one mile fun run/walk on April 12, 2014 at 8:00AM. The run will be at “The Marion Campus” and sponsored by Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion located on St. Rt. 95. The first 100 kids registered will receive a free […]
Marion Public Healths Offices Closed Friday for Training
April 8, 2014 by
Due to an all staff in-service/training, Marion Public Health will be closed on Friday, April 11, 2014. The closing will affect all divisions of Marion Public Health including the Administration, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Marion Public Health is located at 181 S. Main Street. Additional information about Marion Public […]
Ohioans Urged to be Safe When Burning During Spring Wildfire Season
April 8, 2014 by
Ohioans are reminded to be aware of the state’s outdoor burning regulations and take necessary precautions if they are planning to burn debris this spring, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during March, April and May. Burning is […]
Harding Students & Staff Give Back on United Service Day
April 7, 2014 by
Marion Harding High School students and staff spent Friday giving back to the community during the school’s first United Service Day. Harding partnered with the United Way of Marion County, the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Marion and the Pearson Foundation to organize the day. The majority of students and staff participated […]
Council on Aging Sponsoring Free Memory Screening Day
April 7, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is sponsoring a free Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Council on Aging staff will be administering a mini-memory exam, which is frequently used as a dementia screening instrument. While this 30 item screening tool is not used solely as a diagnosis for dementia, it can give […]
Dealing with Identity Theft Focus of WBC Meeting
April 7, 2014 by
The April 14, 2014 luncheon meeting for Marion Women’s Business Council will host the City of Marion’s Director of Public Safety Tom Robbins. Robbins will discuss the timely subject of identity theft. Robbins has served the Citizens of Marion for the past 39 years, the first 32 in the Marion Police Department holding the positions […]
Changes Planned to Proposed ‘Freedom to Marry’ Amendment, Anti-Discrimination Legislation Push Expected
April 7, 2014 by
Ohioans collecting hundreds of thousands of signatures to overturn the state’s same-sex marriage ban will start over with a revised version of the proposed constitutional amendment. FreedomOhio leaders announced Friday they would shelve the “Freedom to Marry” petition and revise the proposed amendment to address concerns about the original language. The group also plans to […]
