One of Ohio’s most iconic and beautiful songbirds, the eastern bluebird, is the featured species for the sixth Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Photo Contest, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Thanks to the hard work of hundreds of “bluebirders” who build and maintain nest boxes, Ohio’s bluebird population is at an all-time […]
Marion County Auditor Elected to Association’s District Office
December 17, 2013 by
Marion County Auditor Joan Kasotis was installed as President of the Northwest District of the County Auditors’ Association of Ohio (CAAO) for 2014 during their annual Winter Conference. Twenty-three counties are included in the NW District. Also installed were Vice President Henry County Auditor Kevin Garringer and Secretary/Treasurer Mercer County Auditor Randall Grapner. Dave Yost, […]
Church Holding Community Drive Thru Food Giveaway
December 17, 2013 by
Fairpark Community Baptist Church is holding “Food For Your Family Drive Thru Food Giveaway” on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 9:00 am. Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is located at 940 Bermuda Drive in Marion. For more information, call (740) 396-0328.
Ohioans Reminded to Examine Monthly Cable Television Bill
December 17, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce is reminding Ohioans that now is a good time to closely examine their cable television bill. Many cable companies raise their fees and rates in the beginning of the year. Ohio law requires the cable provider to give the consumer 30 days advance written notice of a rate increase. The […]
ODOT Shows What Can Happen When Motorists “Crowd the Plow”
December 16, 2013 by
With the latest winter storms, and more forecast, across much of the state, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reminding motorists “Don’t Crowd The Plow.” So far this winter, there were 13 crashes involving ODOT snow plows including one earlier this week in Washington County (click the photo to enlarge). In that crash, a […]
State Agents Remind Holiday Party Hosts to Never Serve Underage or Impaired Guests
December 16, 2013 by
Over the next month, many Ohioans will be attending holiday parties and gatherings. That is why agents with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit are reminding holiday party hosts, restaurant and bar employees to be part of the solution by not serving underage individuals and being aware of excessive alcohol consumption. “By […]
Pelanda to Run for Re-Election to Ohio House
December 16, 2013 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) today announced her candidacy to serve as representative of the 86th House District—which includes all of Union County and portions of Marion County—during the 131st General Assembly. “I would be truly honored to continue serving the residents of the 86th District in the Statehouse, especially as we work to address […]
Unemployment Benefits Set to End for Almost 40,000 Ohioans
December 13, 2013 by
Nearly 40,000 Ohioans will see their unemployment benefits cut off a few days after Christmas because Congress will fail to vote on extending payments before going on recess until early next year. The U.S. House failed to vote Thursday on a proposal by Democrats that would have extended benefits for three months, after Republicans blocked […]
Patrol Reminds Motorists that Safety Belts Save Lives
December 13, 2013 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says there is simply no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. That is why they are reminding all motorists to buckle-up this upcoming holiday season and continue to do so throughout the New Year. This is in response to seven of the 13 killed during the […]
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at Cool Kids Resale
December 13, 2013 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce participated in a ribbon cutting held Tuesday, December 10, 2013 celebrating the opening of COOL KIDS RESALE, 1322 Mount Vernon Avenue in Marion. COOL KIDS RESALE buys and sells gently used Children’s merchandise and pays cash for the items they buy. Owner Amy Holtz says their goal is to […]
