The Marion County Historical Society and Kingston of Marion are holding the 5th Annual Ham and Bean Supper on October 19, 2013, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Tickets are Advance Sales Only and are available through the Marion County Historical Society at the cost of $5.00 per dinner. Menu will be ham & beans, coleslaw, […]
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 11, 2013 by
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and it is an opportunity to engage the general public to create a safe and secure cyber environment. The Ohio Homeland Security Department says that everyone has to play a role in cyber security. Constantly evolving cyber threats require the engagement of the entire nation — from government […]
Fall Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Week 4
October 11, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 14 through Friday, October 18, 2013 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Regular City Council Meeting Moved
October 11, 2013 by
Due to an anticipated lack of quorum, Marion City Council has announced that their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 14, 2013 has been cancelled. A Special Council Meeting will instead be held on October 22, 2013 at 7:30pm.
Fall Colors Nearing Peak Conditions this Weekend
October 11, 2013 by
Near peak conditions are expected across northern Ohio stretching down into the central portion of the state this coming weekend, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “Throughout the fall season, Ohio State Parks offer a variety of organized hikes that provide an amazing perspective of the Buckeye State’s beautiful and diverse natural […]
State Plans to Send Absentee Ballots to Every Registered Voter
October 11, 2013 by
The secretary of state intends to send applications for absentee ballots to every registered voter in Ohio for next year’s gubernatorial election and would prefer to continue the practice in presidential and gubernatorial election years. No formal decision has been made, but doing so provides clear benefits at the polls on election day, given how […]
Local Club Joins Forces with OSUM & MTC to Celebrate National Chess Day
October 10, 2013 by
In celebration of National Chess Day, The Ohio State University at Marion, Marion Technical College, and the Marion Chess Club are inviting the general public to play and learn the game this Saturday, October 12, 2013 in the Alber Student Center on the Marion Campus. The day was first commemorated on October 9, 1976 by […]
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at Marion Nail Studio
October 10, 2013 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Inspirations Nail Studio, 1713 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, in Mallard Square. Inspirations Nail Studio is a local, family-owned nail studio owned and operated by Sherry Gillette, and her two daughters, Lindsey Harris and Traci Lott. Gillette says Inspirations was created […]
Marion Matters Holding “Walking Out of Poverty”
October 10, 2013 by
Marion Matters is holding their 1st Annual Walking Out of Poverty One Step at a Time in downtown Marion on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 5:00pm. Registration starts at 4:00pm in the city parking lot at the corner of Church and Prospect Streets. The public is invited to come walk and then stay to enjoy […]
Marion Public Health Offices Closing for Training, Holiday
October 10, 2013 by
Due to a bi-annual staff in-service, Marion Public Health will be closing at 12:00 pm on Friday, October 11, 2013 and will remain closed on Monday, October 14, 2013 in observance of Columbus Day. Marion Public Health will re-open at 8:00 am on Tuesday, October 15. The closing will affect all divisions of the Marion […]
