Local residents are invited to bring paper and electronics to be recycled to MARCA Industries, 2387 Harding Highway East, Marion, on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MARCA will shred and dispose of up to one hundred pounds of paper per resident free of charge. MARCA will also accept computers for […]
ODJFS Collaboration Involving Marion Wins Second National Award
October 23, 2013 by
The departments of job and family services in seven Ohio counties have banded together to share case work, improve customer service and save money. Called Collabor8, the program allows Ohioans in any of the seven counties – Delaware, Hancock, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Sandusky and Wood – to call one toll-free number to apply for cash, […]
Yoga Classes Offered at The Palace Theatre
October 23, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre management is pleased to announce a new line-up of yoga classes and workshops for the fall quarter. Yoga is instructed by Helene Everson, Certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Alliance Member. Yoga students rave about the restorative power that yoga brings to mind and body. Students learn yoga poses, meditation, stretches, relaxation, […]
Senior Center Hosting Mix and Mingle Halloween Dance
October 23, 2013 by
The Marion Senior Center will host the Mix and Mingle Single’s Halloween Dance on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Couples are welcome and attendees are urged to come in costume and prizes will be awarded. Cost is $8 for those 21 and over. Light refreshments will be available. The Marion […]
Around 80 Employers Expected at Marion Job Fair
October 22, 2013 by
Opportunity Job Network will hold the Multi-County Hiring Fair on Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. inside Veterans Memorial Coliseum on the Marion County Fairgrounds, 220 East Fairground Street. Around 80 companies will be on hand hiring for various positions, including clerical and light industrial. The event is free to attend […]
Teen Drivers Remain One of Ohio’s Most at Risk Groups
October 22, 2013 by
Teen drivers remain one of Ohio’s most at risk groups when it comes to becoming involved in a traffic crash. And that is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is participating in National Teen Driver Safety Week this week. From 2010-2012, teen drivers were at fault in 100,871 traffic crashes, resulting in 44,458 injuries and […]
Ohio Medicaid Expansion Approved, Faces Legal Challenges
October 22, 2013 by
Depending on who you talk to, Monday’s vote by the Ohio Controlling Board to approve $2.5 billion for Medicaid expansion was either a landmark victory for thousands in need of health care or an unconstitutional and unaffordable ballooning of big government. Either way, the fight over whether Ohio should accept billions of federal dollars to […]
New Unemployment Fraud Penalties Begin
October 22, 2013 by
Starting on October 21, 2013, new penalties have taken effect for unemployment claimants who commit fraud and for employers whose inaction leads to benefits being paid in error. Already, claimants who commit fraud are required to repay amounts they weren’t entitled to and forgo benefits for a period of time. In the most egregious cases, […]
Four Simple Steps Can Help Keep Vehicles Safe This Winter
October 22, 2013 by
October is Car Care Month and AAA is reminding motorists that proper vehicle maintenance goes hand-in-hand with safety and can help save money down the road. Last winter (December–March), the Ohio Auto Club responded to about 156,000 roadside assistance calls in its 38-county territory in Ohio. Performing the following simple car care practices can help […]
Wearing Purple Urged to Support Domestic Violence Victims
October 21, 2013 by
Turning Point is urging the public to Wear Purple on October 23, 2013, in support of victims of domestic violence. Purple is the color associated with domestic violence and by wearing purple, you are letting people know that you support the victims of domestic violence and will speak out against this crime. “Domestic violence thrives […]
