The Marion County Park District is urging the public to stop by an open house on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 and provide feedback and suggestions about the Marion Tallgrass Trail. The public comments are an important part of the grant process and can give the local project a boost against other proposals. The park district […]
Kirk Named Assistant Controller for Sims Brothers Recycling
January 20, 2014 by
Patty Kirk has been promoted to Assistant Controller at Sims Brothers Recycling. The announcement was made by Gary Sims, president and CEO. Kirk is responsible for supervising the accounting department staff, managing the firm’s banking services and assisting the Controller. She reports to Stanley Casey, Controller/Secretary/Treasurer. Kirk started at Sims Brothers 27 years ago after […]
Attorney General DeWine Warns of Tax Scams
January 20, 2014 by
In recognition of Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, January 13-17, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to protect their personal information and watch for scams. “At this time of year, consumers are at a higher risk for tax-related identity theft and scams,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Ohioans can help protect themselves by researching […]
Marion City Schools Aims to Improve Communication with New Position
January 17, 2014 by
Marion City Schools has added a second position to its communication staff and is seeking community input in order to better communicate with parents, city residents and other stakeholders of the district. The Marion City Schools Board of Education voted in December to hire Kurt D. Moore as a communications coordinator. Moore, who started Jan. […]
Marion County Park District to Seek Levy on May Ballot
January 17, 2014 by
The Marion County Park District voted Thursday to ask Marion County voters to approve a 0.4 mill levy on the May 6, 2014 primary ballot to support parks, trails, and preserves throughout Marion County. The levy income would be split between the countywide park district and smaller, community parks to help with maintenance and matching […]
Statewide Uniform Early Voting Hours Announced
January 17, 2014 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted Thursday announced uniform days and hours for in-person absentee voting for the 2014 Primary. The announcement was made during a speech by Secretary Husted at the Ohio Association of Election Officials (OAEO) Winter Conference in Columbus, Ohio, this afternoon. The days and hours set by Secretary Husted apply statewide […]
PUCO Offers Guide to Establishing Utility Services
January 17, 2014 by
As 2014 begins, many Ohioans may find themselves moving into a new home or apartment. This can be an exciting but hectic time. To help make that transition a smooth one, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers some helpful information in establishing utility services like electric, natural gas, telephone and water service. The […]
Bill Would Prevent Ohio Tax Officials from Holding Refund Money
January 16, 2014 by
Republican state lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled legislation requiring state tax officials to automatically notify and issue refunds when businesses overpay their taxes. The two companion bills – one each in the state House and Senate – come after state investigators found that the Ohio Department of Taxation wrongfully held onto more than $30 million in […]
Fine Art Society Presenting Free “One Thread at a Time” Show
January 16, 2014 by
The Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society will present One Thread at a Time featuring the art quilts of Marcella Brown. The one day, one person showing will be held on January 19, 2014 and admission is free. The showing is one of a monthly series of work being shown at the new Barlow Art Center Gallery, […]
Marion Palace Theatre Showing Award Nominated Film “Blue Jasmine”
January 16, 2014 by
On January 17, 18 and 19, 2014 the Marion Palace Theatre will show the award nominated film “Blue Jasmine” starring Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and Sally Hawkins. Written and directed by Woody Allen, “Blue Jasmine” tells the story of a rich Manhattan socialite, Jasmine French (Cate Blanchett) who finds herself poverty-stricken and homeless. After everything […]
