Marion Citizens for Life will hold its annual Sanctity of Life Service on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 2:00pm. This year will be a memorial service held in honor of the unborn who have lost their life over the last 40 years. The service will be held at the Grace Brethren Church, 2813 Gooding Road, […]
Governor Preparing to Unveil Next Two-Year Budget
January 15, 2013 by
The more than $100 billion mix of policy and politics known as the state budget rolls out Feb. 4 as the major spending statement of John Kasich’s final two years of his first term as Ohio’s chief executive. With buzz beginning about what insiders are dubbing “the re-election budget,” Kasich’s blueprint for state spending is […]
“Fireside Chats” to Focus on Florence Harding’s Family
January 14, 2013 by
A wintertime event presented by the Harding Home will focus attention on Florence Harding’s family, revealing new information about the dynamics of her obstinate father, her mysterious son and life before her marriage to future president Warren G. Harding. “Fireside Chats” is a trio of programs planned for January 24, January 31 and February 7 […]
Flu-Related Hospitalizations Continue to Climb in Ohio
January 14, 2013 by
Flu activity remains a concern across Ohio as well as across the country this winter. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reminds all Ohioans that it’s not too late to get vaccinated against the flu. Influenza data released today by ODH indicates that there have been 1,922 influenza-associated hospitalizations reported so far this flu season. […]
Ohio Attorney General Releases 2012 Human Trafficking Annual Report
January 14, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has released the Human Trafficking Annual Report, which outlines efforts made by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in 2012 to better protect Ohioans against the threat of human trafficking. “Human trafficking is a horrendous crime that preys upon the most vulnerable among us, often targeting our children,” said Ohio Attorney […]
Additional Active Shooter Training for Educators Announced
January 14, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that additional training opportunities for Ohio’s educators have now been scheduled. DeWine announced plans for the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy’s (OPOTA) “Active Shooter Training Response for Educators Course” last month. The free courses, which will be held across the state in partnership with the Ohio Department of […]
Boil Advisory Lifted After Water Samples Test Clean
January 12, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio Water Company’s (Aqua) Marion Division has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory that it issued Friday for customers in the Marion service area, which included the City of Marion and the villages of Caledonia, Martel and Prospect. Water samples taken over the past 24 hours have tested clean, indicating that as of 5:00pm […]
Marion City Council Holding Committee and Full Meeting Monday
January 11, 2013 by
Marion City Council will hold two committee meetings on Monday, January 14, 2013 prior to their regularly scheduled full council meeting. Legislation, Codes, and Regulations Committee will meet at 7:00pm to discuss a new liquor permit for Dolgen Midwest LLC, operating as Dollar General at 617 North Main Street. This meeting was originally scheduled for […]
River Valley FFA Wrap Up Fruit Sale, Learn Parliamentary Procedure
January 11, 2013 by
Students involved with River Valley FFA recently wrapped up their fruit sale and competed at district and sub-district contests for parliamentary procedure. One of the many Career Development Events (CDE’s) that the River Valley FFA Chapter participates in is the Parliamentary Procedure Contest, explained Julya Faulkner, RV FFA Reporter. Eight members make up the team […]
It’s All About Kids at Marion Camera Club Meeting
January 11, 2013 by
The Marion Camera Club will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Erica Finnan Photography of Galion will speak at the meeting about posing/photographing newborns, from how to pose them and how to keep them happy and sleeping, to posing/working with older children, such as getting natural smiles out […]
