United Federal Credit Union’s local staff recently showed their generosity when they presented a check for United Federal Credit Union’s corporate gift of $2,388 to the United Way of Marion County. The money is a dollar-for-dollar match to the employee’s personal pledges to the community campaign that benefits 18 local agencies that operate 33 different […]
Government Closings, Changes for Presidents’ Day
February 13, 2014 by
In observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, offices in Marion City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2014. The following departments will operate as noted: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, February 17th. Residents who normally have refuse collected on Monday are requested to have their collections at curbside by […]
More School Calamity Days? Not So Fast
February 13, 2014 by
Disagreement among House Republicans stalled a planned Wednesday vote on a bill that would give Ohio school districts up to four more snow days. State law allows school districts to forgive up to five “calamity days” for hazardous weather, disease epidemics and other emergencies each year, but harsh winter weather has led many school districts […]
Lawmakers Hope Bills will Help Save More Babies
February 13, 2014 by
Few states are deadlier for infants than Ohio. In 2010, Ohio had a mortality rate of 7.72 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, according to data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That rate was the fourth highest among all 50 states. It’s an unacceptable distinction for two Ohio senators, who […]
Re-sentencing Ordered in Arson that Damaged Several Marion Businesses
February 12, 2014 by
The Third District Court of Appeals announced Tuesday that they found errors in the sentencing and restitution orders against a man serving a sentence for a 2011 arson and burglary that affected multiple Marion businesses. The decision could mean that monetary restitution for some of the businesses will be denied. The blaze was started after […]
Over 230 Named to MTC’s Fall Term 2013 Dean’s List
February 12, 2014 by
Marion Technical College has named 239 full-time students to its Fall Term dean’s list. To qualify for the scholastic honor, a student must earn at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 academic average for the term and be enrolled at MTC as a full-time student. Part-time students (less than 12 credit hours) during Summer, […]
Cogburn Electric Announces Code King
February 12, 2014 by
Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to such dangers as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions. Cogburn Electric has recognized the important role of the National Electric Code (NEC) in defining basic requirements for safety in electrical installations. Cogburn Electric recently announced Dale Crump as the fourth quarter Code […]
Marion Matters Seeks Help With Creating Pathways Out of Poverty
February 11, 2014 by
Marion Matters (MM) will hold its monthly meeting for members and the public this Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Epworth Methodist Church, beginning with a light supper (free of charge) followed by a program meeting. Marion Matters is a local effort to reduce the sizable presence of poverty in the Marion area by mobilizing […]
Radio Pirates to “Rock” the May Pavilion
February 11, 2014 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association will welcome the local band Radio Pirates to the Marion Palace Theatre May Pavilion on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 8:00 pm. The Palace says the Radio Pirates have been a favorite among Marion party goers since their first gig in 1997 and delivers a concert experience filled with music […]
Ohio House Committee Expected to Approve New, Tighter Rules for Teen Drivers
February 11, 2014 by
After about eight months of deliberation, a House committee is expected to vote Tuesday and approve a bill tightening restrictions on teenage drivers. House Bill 204 would impose new restrictions on young motorists — concerning when and with whom they can drive. Except for certain school or work activities, drivers with a probationary license would […]
