The Marion County Republican Club has re-elected Marion County Commissioner Ken Stiverson to the position of Club President. This will be his fourth consecutive term. Also re-elected were Gary Risch, Vice President, Mary Shafer, Secretary, and Margie Saull, Treasurer. The Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at party headquarters, […]
Are You Prepared for Winter Weather?
November 20, 2013 by
Winter made an early appearance this fall. Northeast Ohio received several inches of heavy snow on October 24. The snow downed tree limbs, caused power outages and closed schools. The majority of the state got a taste of winter again, on Tuesday morning after rain showers changed to ice and snow overnight. Another several inches […]
Marion Forum to Discuss Gun Violence
November 19, 2013 by
The League of Women Voters of Marion will provide a public forum this Thursday entitled “Guns in Our Community: How Can We Achieve Safety and Security?” The forum on Thursday, November 21, 2013 will include 5 panelists and a moderator who will aid in a discussion about the gun violence, as well as violence in […]
Donation to Help Promote Local Engineering Programs
November 19, 2013 by
Rodney Grover, Senior Development Officer from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation (SME EF) presented Tri-Rivers Superintendent Chuck Speelman with a $5,000 check during his recent visit to RAMTEC. The money will be used to promote engineering through Project Lead the Way Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) curriculum, RAMTEC Ohio Camps and Tri-Rivers RAMTEC Vex […]
Ohioans Impacted by Storms Urged to Protect Against Contractor Fraud
November 19, 2013 by
Following a strong line of severe weather that sparked tornados and damaging winds across the Midwest on Sunday, Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is offering tips to help navigate the insurance claim filing process. Taylor is also warning Ohioans to beware of fraudulent contractors trying to take advantage of people […]
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at Cider House Farms
November 19, 2013 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce participated in a ribbon cutting on Friday, November 15, 2013 with Mark and Jeanne Charnas celebrating the opening of Cider House Farms at their new location at 1799 Marion-Waldo Road (across from El Campesino). Cider House Farms is a family owned and operated country marketplace that proudly supports local […]
Learn about Marion’s History through Postcards
November 18, 2013 by
Most people may have received a postcard at some point in their life but may not realize that for many years postcards were the most popular means of communicating other than talking. At the height of their popularity in 1908, more than 677 million postcards were mailed in a single year, an average of seven […]
Judge Orders Cleanup of Marion Industrial Site
November 18, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) Friday announced that Marion County Judge James Slagle has granted the Attorney General’s request for a preliminary injunction to order the proper removal of asbestos-containing materials at the former industrial site 333 Joseph Street in Marion. “It’s very important for asbestos to […]
Rheumatologist Joins OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians
November 18, 2013 by
Madhu Mehta, MD, has joined OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians and is now accepting patients. Dr. Mehta specializes in Rheumatology and has completed extensive research and teaching in areas of osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. She is equally adept at managing a broad spectrum of other autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Mehta’s post graduate training includes a […]
Clabaugh Named Republican of the Month
November 18, 2013 by
Lynn Clabaugh was selected as the October Republican of the Month at a recent meeting of the Marion County Central and Executive Committee. A life-long resident of Marion County, Clabaugh is a 1966 graduate of Harding High School. He has various degrees in management and a journeyman’s card from Quaker Oats Company where he was […]
