One of the least acknowledged and least addressed concerns in our society is grief, the normal and natural reaction to loss. Marion General Hospital Hospice offers an outreach program to help guide those who wish to resolve their loss issues and move beyond their grief to a richer quality of life. This 12-week program, the […]
Grand Jury says Deputies Justified in Shooting
December 26, 2012 by
After reviewing the investigation results of a November incident where two deputies shot and killed a man during a domestic dispute, the Marion County Grand Jury has concluded that the deputies use of deadly force was “reasonable under the circumstances” and ruled the shooting a justifiable homicide. At approximately 10:15pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012, […]
Common Pleas Judges to be Sworn in Thursday
December 26, 2012 by
William Finnegan and Jim Slagle will be sworn in as Marion County Common Pleas Judges this Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 3:00pm at the Marion County Courthouse. A brief reception will follow. The public is invited to attend. Both Finnegan and Slagle were elected as Judges of the General Division of the Marion County Common […]
Mild Winter Leaves Motorists Out of Practice, ODOT says Take it Slow
December 26, 2012 by
As Ohioans get ready to drive in the first possible winter storm this season, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) warns motorists in Ice and Snow, Take It Slow, especially on interstates and state-maintained highways where speeds are faster and traffic volumes are higher. Research shows by the time the first winter storm hits, most […]
Group Encouraging Women to Network Their Way Through Lunch
December 26, 2012 by
Making business connections will be the name of the game to start the year for the Marion Women’s Business Council. January’s program, a Progressive Networking Event, will give members the opportunity to share their professional information and build business relationships in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The luncheon meeting will be Monday, January 14, 2013 […]
Marion General Hospital Receives Accreditations for Heart Care
December 26, 2012 by
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital has again received full Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). Hospitals that receive this accreditation have achieved a higher level of expertise in caring for patients who show symptoms of a heart attack, ensuring that those with chest pain or other symptoms of a heart […]
City Council to Meet Thursday
December 26, 2012 by
With the Christmas holiday disrupting their regular schedule, Marion City Council will hold their next meeting on Thursday, December 27, 2012. The meeting begins at 7:30pm. The agenda includes: an ordinance to freeze wages and stop sick leave sell back for those City employees not covered by bargaining agreements. This would be the fifth year […]
State Fire Marshal Warns of Increased Fire Risks
December 26, 2012 by
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers is reminding Ohioans that that there is increased risk for home fires when you turn on your home heating system for the first time this year. However, many of these fires are preventable and citizens can reduce their risks of becoming a fire casualty by identifying potential hazards and following […]
Marion Drive-Thru Robbed at Gunpoint
December 24, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says a local drive-thru was robbed at gun-point on Saturday, December 22, 2012. Police received a 911 call from Woody’s Place, 566 Delaware Avenue, at 7:00pm reporting an armed robbery that had just taken place. Witnesses told police that a suspect had entered the business, brandished a compact, semi-automatic handgun, and […]
Palace Theatre Showing “Wreck It Ralph” Movie
December 24, 2012 by
The Marion Palace Theatre is pleased to announce it will show the Disney animated film “Wreck It Ralph” during Christmas break, December 26 through December 30. Wreck-It Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) is an 8-bit video-game character who wants to shed his bad-guy image, but inadvertently wreaks havoc in the video-game universe by freeing […]
