Marion Technical College (MTC) is holding a QuickStart Open House and information session on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Organizers say this program is a great way for people to “test drive” MTC and college in general. It is free and open to anyone who is interested in college, but may be apprehensive. The QuickStart Open […]
Safety Tips Offered for Possible Severe Storms
June 12, 2013 by
Forecasters have indicated that a continuous line of storms may stretch eastward throughout Ohio late tonight and early tomorrow. These storms likely will include high winds that may cause extensive power outages. The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) advises utility consumers throughout the state to be prepared in case they lose power during […]
New Research Confirms Hands-Free is Not Risk Free
June 12, 2013 by
Voice-activated in-car technologies are becoming increasingly popular, but new findings from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show that these technologies dangerously undermine driver attention. In the most comprehensive study of its kind, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety worked with cognitive distraction expert, Dr. David Strayer, and his research team at the University of […]
Ohio AG Releases School Safety Recommendations, Safety Plan Template
June 12, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has released the recommendations of his School Safety Task Force, including schools forming local partnerships with emergency first responders to manage school emergencies, and a template safety plan that includes information and best practices Ohio schools can use to build their safety plans. “After the tragedies in Chardon and Connecticut, […]
Aqua Ohio Agrees to Delay Plans as Council Requests More Time
June 11, 2013 by
Following hours of discussion Monday evening, Aqua Ohio officials agreed to a request by Marion City Council to further delay implementing their plan to start using chloramines as a secondary disinfectant at the Marion water plant. The delay will last at least through the next full Council meeting scheduled for June 24, 2013. Marion City […]
Swartz, Geocachers Honored by Marion Visitors Bureau
June 11, 2013 by
In recognition of travel and tourism’s tremendous economic, social and cultural impact in Marion County, the Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau recently hosted a breakfast in the Guthery Room at OSUM, to honor those who work to foster tourism in the Marion area. Hospitality industry, business professionals and volunteers attended the annual breakfast, which […]
Marion Salvation Army Offering Free Farmers Market
June 11, 2013 by
The Salvation Army in Marion, 317 West Church Street, is holding a free farmers market on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Mid-Ohio Food Bank will be bringing a truck with produce to be distributed to income eligible households in Marion County. Those attending are asked to bring along bags and […]
Maurice Clarett Speaking in Marion for Father’s Day
June 11, 2013 by
Former Ohio State Buckeye Maurice Clarett, a member of the 2002 National Champion football team, will be at Dayspring Wesleyan Church on Father’s Day, June 16, 2013 to share his story entitled “From Championship to Prison to Rebuilding.” Clarett will be telling his story during both morning services at 9:15am and 10:45am and will be […]
Group Offers Summer Activities for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Youth
June 11, 2013 by
During the summer months Deaf/Hard of Hearing children often experience isolation and a breakdown in communication skills. From August to June the youth are generally active within their schools and interact with piers. However, when the summer hits they are often separated from their piers due to geographical locations. Friendships and relationships are temporarily interrupted. […]
Program Recognizes Extraordinary Nurses at Marion General Hospital
June 10, 2013 by
Nurses at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This international award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the “super-human efforts nurses perform every day.” The award at Marion General Hospital is co-sponsored by the Marion General Hospital Foundation. Each quarter, a nurse is selected […]
