Junior Service Guild has announced they will hold two more days of registrations for their annual Christmas Clearinghouse program. The group organizes the adoption of well over 400 families in need each year to help provide Christmas gifts. The upcoming dates are: November 3, 2017 from 4:00 pm till 6:00 pm November 4, 2017 from […]
Ohioans warned against dangerous cosmetic contact lenses
October 20, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness, and the Ohio Optical Dispensers Board have joined forces to warn consumers about the dangers of wearing decorative contact lenses without a valid prescription this Halloween season. They remind the public that it is illegal for anyone to dispense or sell contact lenses without […]
Ohio home and auto insurance rates remain steady
October 20, 2017 by
Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment today announced that the average rate changes in 2016 for the top 10 homeowners and private passenger auto insurance groups in Ohio increased 1.9 percent and 3.1 percent, respectively. Ohioans pay among the lowest average insurance premiums for homeowners and auto insurance. “Ohio’s insurance market continues to grow […]
October is Energy Awareness Month
October 20, 2017 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) wants to educate Ohioans on how to better manage their energy use. Governor John R. Kasich has recognized October as Energy Awareness Month. Throughout October, the PUCO will provide ways to reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency, as well as information on programs to help Ohioans having […]
Gun found in student’s bag, police say parent takes responsibility
October 19, 2017 by
The Marion Police Department is investigating after a handgun was found in a student’s backpack at Benjamin Harrison Elementary Wednesday afternoon. At the end of this school day, staff at Benjamin Harrison Elementary on Brightwood Drive were advised of the possible presence of a weapon inside a student’s backpack. According to police, staff members took […]
Marion Representative bows out of race for Secretary of State
October 18, 2017 by
Republican Dorothy Pelanda announced on Monday that she’s ending her bid to become Ohio’s next secretary of state. “As we enter the primary season, it is with a grateful heart that I recognize we must do all we can to keep our Ohio GOP family strong. Part of that process is to ensure that we […]
Trinity Lutheran hosting Oktoberfest
October 18, 2017 by
The community is invited to the Fall Festival and Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Come for brats & sauerkraut and all the fixings followed by s’mores and root beer floats. Dinner served from 5:00 to 7:00pm (donations only). Then enjoy the musical talents of the well known “Lisiecki Brothers” […]
Credit Union hosting free community shred day
October 18, 2017 by
Do you have sensitive documents sitting around the house? Marion Community Credit Union encourages you to not take a chance on your information being stolen from the trash. You are invited to bring them to their Barks Road location on Saturday, October 21, 2017 between 10am and 12pm so they can be securely destroyed by […]
Attend a FAFSA completion workshop to get help applying for grants, loans and work-study funds
October 18, 2017 by
College students and their families can apply for federal and state financial aid for the 2018-2019 school year beginning this month. While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also know known as FAFSA, process can be confusing, The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion Technical College are partnering to offer free FAFSA Completion […]
Country music icon Tracy Lawrence to perform Saturday at Marion Palace Theatre
October 18, 2017 by
With an impressive collection of 22 songs on the Billboard top ten charts, 18 number one singles, and over thirteen million albums sold, Tracy Lawrence, the dynamic country musician and radio host of Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence, is one of the most recognizable voices in Country music. During his concert at the Marion Palace […]
