After forty-four years serving the residents of Marion and Marion County, Mobile Meals will close at the end of October. Their last delivery will be Friday, October 27, 2017. According to Dee Mackall, Executive Director, the decision to close Mobile Meals was impacted by several factors including other meal delivery programs now available to local […]
Five injured in weekend Marion County crash
October 16, 2017 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 1 :01 pm on State Route 98 at County Road 26 (Marseilles-Galion Road) in Marion County. The crash involved a red 1997 Ford Taurus driven by Stanley Hunt, age 28, […]
National School Bus Safety Week – “Stop on Red”
October 16, 2017 by
The week of October 16 through October 20, 2017, has been designated National School Bus Safety Week. This year’s theme, “Stop on Red,” reminds motorists and students about the dangers that exist outside of school buses. Troopers will increase visibility on school bus routes and school related safety zones by following or riding on school […]
Local girl benefits from Board of DD services through horse therapy
October 13, 2017 by
There’s something about a horse. It could be the large stature, long flowing mane, or the way they trot freely in an open field. To watch them in pasture is relaxing. Peaceful. Maybe that is why Micki Shelter loves horses so much – or maybe it’s because Micki and the horses at Providence Therapeutic Equestrian […]
Free seminar to focus on legal planning for seniors
October 13, 2017 by
As seniors age, difficult decisions may eventually need to be made. If they still have the capacity to deal with their financial, legal and healthcare affairs, legal planning for seniors should begin as soon as possible. Some of the legal documents that should be considered for seniors are: Living Wills, Last Wills, DNR, Medical POA, […]
Breaking the Silence: Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking Conference
October 13, 2017 by
The numbers of real lives impacted from sexual abuse are astounding. What is more heartbreaking is when you realize a real person with real hurt is tied to every number. That is why we are bring international speaker and author, Nicole Braddock Bromley to Marion for a time of sharing and hope for those impacted […]
Fall colors reach near peak throughout the area
October 13, 2017 by
Ohio’s state parks, forests and nature preserves are always free to enter and are starting to display a dynamic palette of oranges, yellows and reds that provide the perfect backdrop for hikers enjoying the fall color this weekend. Near peak conditions are expected across most of northern Ohio stretching down into the central portion of […]
Mosquito with West Nile Virus captured in Marion County
October 11, 2017 by
Marion Public Health recently received notice that a mosquito that was trapped in Marion County tested positive for West Nile Virus. Marion Public Health says they have been proactive in mosquito surveillance efforts which have included setting up mosquito traps at 12 different locations this year. They have worked with Marion City and Marion County […]
Public meeting set to gather input on region’s unmet transportation needs
October 11, 2017 by
The Marion County Health Department, RLS & Associates, and Mobility Manager Tim Maceyko will be conducting a regional coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan meeting for Marion-Morrow-Crawford Counties. A public meeting will be held for Marion County residents on Monday, October 23, 2017 beginning at 10:00am at Marion Public Health. The agenda includes a review […]
Registration open for YMCA fall youth basketball
October 11, 2017 by
The Marion Family YMCA will begin fall youth basketball league will start October 28 – December 16, 2017. Youth Basketball is for boys and girls ages 5-12 years. Leagues are separated by age. Teams practice one evening a week and play games on Saturdays. Household members pay $30, other members $35 and program participants $60. […]
