The Marion Family YMCA is inviting the public to a free health information open house on December 3, 2013 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Resources will be provided for those with Arthritis, Parkinson’s and Cancer. In addition to the information, a free box lunch will be provided by Heartland of Marion. In order to prepare the […]
Ohio’s Hunters Get More Prime Hunting Time When Deer-Gun Hunting Season Opens
November 29, 2013 by
Deer-gun season, one of Ohio’s most revered hunting traditions, begins Monday, December 2, 2013 with 30 more minutes of prime hunting time each day, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s deer-gun season is open through Sunday, December 8, 2013. Hunting time is extended 30 minutes for all deer-gun seasons. Hunters were […]
Ohio Attorney General Offers Safe Holiday Shopping Tips
November 29, 2013 by
As Ohioans prepare for the holiday season, Attorney General Mike DeWine is sharing tips for staying safe when shopping in stores or online. “We want Ohioans to have a safe and happy holiday season, free of scams and thefts,” Attorney General DeWine said. “It’s a busy time of year, and distractions can put us at […]
Black Friday Bash to Raise Funds for Safety City, Cops & Kids
November 27, 2013 by
Four bands will highlight the Black Friday Beat Michigan Bash on Friday, November 29, 2013 at the Marion County Fairgrounds. The event has been put together by the organizers of the Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run and all of the proceeds will go towards Safety City and the Cops & Kids Christmas Program. The four […]
OSU Marion Professor’s Work May Lead to Cure for Fatal Lung Infection
November 27, 2013 by
Together with research collaborators and spearheaded by scientists at Enzo Biochem, Inc., Ohio State Marion’s Dr. Virginia Folcik Nivar helped find the link between idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a fatal lung condition, and infection with a monkey herpesvirus. The end result of Folcik Nivar’s hypothesis and preliminary work on this research, with the laboratory work […]
Marion Elks Memorial Service Scheduled
November 27, 2013 by
The Marion Elks Lodge #32 will be performing a special memorial service in celebration of the members who have passed on during the past year. The service, which is open to the public, will be held on Sunday, December 1st at 1:00 PM at the Elks Lodge, located at 130 South State Street in downtown […]
Thanksgiving is the Leading Day for Home Cooking Fires
November 27, 2013 by
Cooking is the leading cause of all fires in Ohio and the United States, and Thanksgiving Day can increase the likelihood of such a fire. The State Fire Marshal is reminding Ohioans about the dangers of cooking fires this holiday season. “The biggest problem is unattended fires. If no one is watching, things can get […]
Patrol Reminds Drivers to Not Drink and Drive this Thanksgiving Holiday
November 27, 2013 by
In anticipation of increased traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Last year during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 12 people were killed in nine fatal crashes on Ohio’s roadways. Seven of the 12 fatalities, 58 percent, were […]
Marion’s Unemployment Rate Down in October
November 26, 2013 by
Marion County’s unemployment rate was 7.5 percent in October, down from 7.9 percent in September. The rate remains well above what it was a year ago when it stood at 6.9 percent. The local rate has bounced around a lot this year, starting out at 9.0 percent in January and dipping as low as 7.0 […]
Free Medicare Check-Up Day Provides Information & Assistance
November 26, 2013 by
Medicare Open Enrollment, that one time of year when seniors can look at their current Medicare coverage, compare other plans, and make changes if needed, is happening now. On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, representatives from the Ohio Department of Insurance will be at the Marion County Council on Aging from 10:00am to 2:00pm. They will […]
