The METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force says an alleged drug dealer was arrested on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, along with two other individuals following the execution of a search warrant. Officials also say an aggressive dog had to be shot during the raid. On Wednesday, members of the METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force […]
Record Number of Concealed Carry Licenses Issued in 2012
February 28, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has issued a report indicating that more than 78,000 concealed carry licenses were issued in Ohio in 2012, the largest number since licenses were first issued in 2004. There were 446 licenses issued in Marion County in 2012 compared with 233 in 2011. According to statistics reported to the Attorney […]
Auction to Result in Lower Columbia Gas Bills
February 28, 2013 by
Columbia Gas of Ohio customers who purchase their gas at the utility’s standard offer rate will continue paying a low rate. On Wednesday, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved the results of Tuesday’s competitive auction that determined part of the standard offer rate for natural gas. The standard offer, technically called the “standard […]
OSUM’s McEnnis Surprised with Distinguished Faculty Service Honor
February 27, 2013 by
Dr. Brian W. McEnnis, Professor of Mathematics at The Ohio State University at Marion was awarded the 2013 President and Provost’s Award for Distinguished Faculty Service during a surprise ceremony in Ohio State Marion’s Morrill Hall on Friday, February 22, 2013. The award was presented by Michael J. Boehm, Vice Provost for Academic and Strategic […]
Blood Drive Moved, Donors Needed as Supplies Remain Low
February 27, 2013 by
A blood drive has been added to the February schedule which will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2013, at the Marion Family YMCA, 645 Barks Rd. East, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those attending the drive will receive a free T-shirt and will be entered in a drawing for one year of groceries […]
Ohio Plans Vietnam Commemorations in March
February 27, 2013 by
Preparations are in full swing for the commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day in Ohio from March 26-29. This year is the first state-level commemoration of the day enacted by the Ohio General Assembly and signed by Governor John Kasich last year. The Wall that Heals, panel discussions and special ceremonies highlight the four days. The […]
Special Meeting Called for City School Board
February 27, 2013 by
The Marion City School Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Grant Library, 420 Presidential Drive. The meeting will be with the Ohio School Boards Association representative. The Board will going into executive session and no public action […]
Marion Vex Robotics Competition to Draw 80 Schools
February 26, 2013 by
More than 80 high school and middle school teams, nearly double the amount from last year, are expected to participate in the 5th Annual SME-EF Marion Area Vex Qualifier March 1, 2013 in the Alber Student Center, located on the Marion Technical College/Ohio State University Marion campus at 1467 Mount Vernon Avenue. “Five years ago […]
Red Cross Month Honors Everyday Heroes Helping Communities
February 26, 2013 by
During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes the nation’s Everyday Heroes who give of themselves and in some way help their community. “Please remember those who help all of us here in Marion County by giving their time to help their neighbors,” said Michael Vance, Executive Director, Marion County Chapter. “We want to […]
Financial Peace University Offered in Marion
February 26, 2013 by
Richland Road Church of Christ, 535 Richland Road, will host Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University courses starting March 4, 2013 at 6:00 pm. Organizers say you will learn God’s ways of handling money and that the average turnaround for attendees is $8,000 in just the first three months. For more information or to reserve your […]
