Ohio hunters may participate in a new antlerless-only deer muzzleloader season Oct. 12-13, 2013, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “October is a great time to hunt deer in Ohio. This new antlerless muzzleloader weekend is a chance for Ohio hunters to enjoy the outdoors and help manage the state’s deer herd,” […]
Marion YMCA Program Aimed at Helping Cancer Survivors
October 9, 2013 by
At the end of September, the Marion Family YMCA started the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA pilot program, a research-based physical activity and well-being initiative that helps people affected by cancer reach their holistic health goals. The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program is for cancer survivors in the Marion, Ohio community, and is being offered 2 […]
New K9 Joins Marion Police Department
October 9, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department has announced the addition of their newest officer, a Dutch Shepherd named Six. The K9 is assigned to handler Officer Mark Elliott. The Department says Six’s name has two meanings. The first is that six is a military term where having someone watch your “6″ means they have your back. This […]
Church Hosting Free Harvest Celebration
October 9, 2013 by
Peace Community United Church of Christ will be hosting a harvest celebration on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 11:30am to 1:30 pm. The free community event will be held rain or shine at the church at 4061 Columbus Sandusky Road South (State Route 98), Waldo, Ohio. The Harvest Celebration will include a free pulled pork […]
Warning Issued Over Affordable Care Act Scams
October 9, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor are warning Ohioans to guard against scams related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes referred to as Obamacare, with open enrollment for the new federally-run health insurance exchange in Ohio running through March 31, 2014. Coverage begins Jan. 1, 2014 for […]
Ohio Senate Passes New Rules for Minor Political Parties
October 9, 2013 by
The Ohio Senate voted 22-11 on Tuesday to pass legislation that would set new rules for minor political parties in Ohio. A Senate committee reported the fast-tracked legislation on Tuesday morning after adding an emergency clause and making some changes to make it easier for minor parties to win ballot access. However, Libertarian and Green […]
Learn More of Marion’s History Behind Closed Doors this Saturday
October 8, 2013 by
Have you ever wondered what lies behind the closed doors of buildings we drive by every day? Sometimes all that is needed to find out is simply to stop and look, but other times the doors may be closed to the general public. On Saturday, October 12, 2013 several buildings will open their doors to […]
River Valley Superintendent Holding Meet and Greets
October 8, 2013 by
Jim Peterson, River Valley Superintendent, will be holding a monthly meet and greet on the second Wednesday of each month starting October 9, 2013. Peterson has planned the informal meetings to meet community members, families, staff and students and learn their concerns. The monthly meet and greets will be held at Tri-Rivers in Room 102 […]
Marion Goodwill Annual Meeting Honors Volunteers, Community Partners
October 8, 2013 by
Goodwill’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, Oct. 3rd. The event is held to reflect on the past year and to honor program recipients, volunteers, and community partners for their commitment to Goodwill’s mission. Roughly 115 people were in attendance at this year’s meeting held at TRECA. Those present included employees from […]
Ohio AMBER Alert not impacted by Federal Government Shutdown
October 8, 2013 by
Several news reports have recently indicated AMBER Alerts are not being issued due to the Federal Government shutdown. The Ohio AMBER system is initiated by local and state authorities and has not been impacted by the shutdown. The AMBER Alert system is working and available 24-hours a day and includes secondary alerting systems from the […]
