The Marion County Council on Aging is currently accepting proposals for services in 2014 for local older adults. Complete bid packets, containing detailed service specifications and other necessary information, are now available for any agency who is interested in applying for funding. Services to be funded in 2014 include transportation, in-home care, personal shopping, and […]
Marion YMCA Offers No Joiner Fee Special
June 10, 2013 by
Saying they are hoping to positively impact local families over the summer months, the Marion Family YMCA is having a summer campaign running through June 28, 2013 and will offer a no joiner fee special. “With summer just around the corner, area families are looking for swim lessons, adult classes, Day Camp and activities to […]
Officials Offer Safety Tips, Urge Insurance Reviews During Fishing, Boating and Beach Safety Week
June 10, 2013 by
It’s National Fishing, Boating and Beach Safety Week and Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director James Zehringer are asking Ohioans to conduct an insurance and safety review before enjoying the fun and sun at the state’s 77 beaches and 64 inland lakes and Lake […]
Ohio Medicaid Expansion Could Be Re-Branded as Reform
June 10, 2013 by
More and more, the chances that an expansion of Ohio’s Medicaid program will appear in the state budget appear to be less and less. But the debate is far from over. While they hedge that there are no guarantees, legislators, lobbyists and the administration, continue to talk with optimism that something will be done to […]
Council Holding Two Water Company Discussion on Monday
June 7, 2013 by
Marion City Council will hold two discussions on Monday, June 10, 2013 about Aqua Ohio’s plan to start using chloramines as a secondary disinfectant. The discussion was originally set to be held along with the regular Council meeting at 7:30pm, but an additional session has now been scheduled earlier in the evening. Municipal Services, Parks […]
AAA Says Gas Price Spike Due to Tight Supplies
June 7, 2013 by
Ohio’s average gas price soared to an average of $3.93 a gallon Thursday, June 6, 2013, mainly thanks to tight supplies amid planned and unplanned upsets at regional refineries, according to AAA. Historically speaking, gas prices tend to reach their highest point of the year during the spring due to several factors: The seasonal switch […]
Kids’ College Features New Offerings at OSUM
June 7, 2013 by
Area schools have wound down for the academic year and it won’t be long before the summer doldrums set in for central Ohio kids. A mindless multitude of hours watching television and playing the same video games over and over lead to the inevitable phrase, “Mom, I’m bored.” Ohio State Marion’s annual summer youth day […]
McFarland Wanted on Multiple Warrants
June 7, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department is seeking 30-year-old Joshua A. McFarland. He is 6’ tall, 190 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes. McFarland is wanted for multiple warrants which include one for felony domestic violence, a parole violation warrant (original charge was an assault), and a failure to appear warrant on a traffic violation. If […]
Golf Outing to Benefit Elgin Baseball Program
June 7, 2013 by
The Elgin Baseball Program will hold a scramble style golf outing at Whetstone Golf Club on Saturday, June 29, 2013 starting at 9:00am with a shotgun start. Registration is $55 per player or $220 per foursome. $300 foursome and hole sponsorships are also available to businesses and organizations. All proceeds will benefit the Elgin high […]
After Passing Senate, Next Ohio Budget Headed to Conference Committee
June 7, 2013 by
Senate Republicans on Thursday throttled Democratic attempts to amend the state’s two-year budget before voting in favor of a version aimed at giving a boost to small businesses and schools and clamping down on abortion providers. A 23-10 party-line vote, which followed a daylong debate, sent the bill to a conference committee, where members from […]
