The Marion Camera Club will hear about the art of pet photography at their March meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. In addition to the special speaker, the monthly photo contest topic is Fruit. The speaker will be Claudine Kosier, Owner and Photographer for Simply Dog Photography, Kosier has had a […]
Senator Jordan at Marion Republican Club Meeting
March 14, 2013 by
Club President Ken Stiverson is inviting the public to attend the Marion Republican Club meeting on March 18, 2013 at 7:00pm with special guest speaker State Senator Kris Jordan (SD19-Ostrander, OH). Senator Jordan will discuss Senate Bill 36, legislation he has recently introduced in the Ohio Senate. SB 36 proposes to prohibit any agency and […]
Proclamation Honors Carbetta for ATHENA Award
March 13, 2013 by
The Marion County Commissioners issued a proclamation Tuesday honoring Angela Carbetta for being named the 2013 ATHENA Award recipient by the Marion Women’s Business Council. Carbetta was announced as the winner on Monday from among six other nominees. Carbetta works as the Director of Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention. The Commissioners in their proclamation […]
OVI Arrests in Marion Outpace All Surrounding Counties
March 13, 2013 by
As part of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s mantra – Trooper Shield – and their ongoing effort to contribute to a safer Ohio, troopers have had an increased focus on impaired driving enforcement and they say these efforts are paying off. In 2012, Patrol OVI arrests increased three percent while OVI-related crashes decreased by 14 […]
Save at Elder Beerman by Donating to Marion Goodwill
March 13, 2013 by
Marion Goodwill and Elder Beerman are encouraging consumers to donate and save during the semi-annual Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale, which will take place from March 13 –30, 2013. Throughout the sale, The Bon-Ton stores will be accepting donations of used clothing and soft home goods to benefit Marion Goodwill. In return, every donor will be rewarded […]
Crosswood UMC Preschool Holding Open House, Fall Registration
March 13, 2013 by
Crosswood United Methodist Church (UMC) Preschool, located at 1551 Richland Road, will be hosting a Spring Open House from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013 for people interested in enrolling their child for the fall 2013-2014 school year. Classes are available to children that will be 3 years old by August 1, 2013 […]
Ohio House Committee Approves Internet Cafe Legislation
March 13, 2013 by
An Ohio House committee Tuesday approved legislation that would essentially outlaw Internet cafes in Ohio. The bill’s next stop is the Ohio House floor before the measure is sent to the Senate. The bill cleared the panel by an 8-2 vote with three amendments. One would downgrade violations to a first-degree misdemeanor rather than a […]
Officials “Puzzled” by Large Jump in Marion Unemployment
March 12, 2013 by
State and local officials say the delayed January 2013 unemployment figures for Marion County are puzzling and that they are unsure why they reflected such a drastic jump in the number of unemployed. Those figures, just released on Tuesday, March 12, show Marion County jumped to 9.0 percent from 7.2 percent in December 2012. The […]
Final Walkthroughs Planned for Closing Elgin School Buildings
March 12, 2013 by
As the end of the school year draws near and their new K-12 school gets closer to being finished, the Elgin school district asks the public to join them in remembering their current buildings with walkthroughs and closing ceremonies. The walkthroughs start this Sunday at Elgin South and Elgin West. Former students, staff, friends, and […]
Operation Lifesaver says Rail Crossing Collisions Down, Pedestrian Casualties Up
March 12, 2013 by
Collisions at highway-rail grade crossing collisions in Ohio fell by 3.9 % in 2012 and rail trespass casualties (deaths and injuries) rose according to the nonprofit rail safety education organization Ohio Operation Lifesaver, www.ohol.org. The group cited preliminary 2012 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA, www.fra.dot.gov) statistics. “We are encouraged by the continued reduction in highway-rail grade […]
