A Marion church is opening their doors and holding what they hope will be an annual event to provide a ”Family Christmas” on Christmas Day for those who are less fortunate, presently homeless, suffering through any type of life situation that is causing them despair, or are simply alone for the holidays. Apex Church in […]
Gov. Kasich Adds Autism Coverage to Ohio Health Insurance
December 24, 2012 by
More Ohio children with autism will have access to treatment services under an insurance policy directive Gov. John Kasich announced Friday. Services including occupational therapy and psychiatric care will be available beginning in 2014 through state employee health insurance, health insurance plans sold on the private market and the forthcoming federally mandated health insurance exchange. […]
Marion Public Health Holiday Hours
December 24, 2012 by
In observation of the Christmas Holiday, Marion Public Health will close at noon on December 24th and remain closed on December 25th. Marion Public Health will also be closed on January 1st for the New Year’s Day holiday. The closing will affect all divisions of the Marion Public Health including the Administrative, Vital Statistics, Environmental […]
Education Veteran Chosen as RV Interim Superintendent
December 21, 2012 by
The River Valley Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Jim Craycraft as interim superintendent when they met on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Craycraft will begin his duties on January 1, 2013 and has agreed to serve until a permanent superintendent is hired to replace Tom Shade, who recently retired after serving at River […]
County Budget Looking Better in 2013
December 21, 2012 by
The Marion County Commissioners approved the budget for 2013 at their morning meeting on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Unlike in previous years, the Commissioners say no cuts will be required and an increase in revenue will allow for some increases for the jail and sheriff’s office. While the commissioners expressed relief at not having to […]
Ohio Unemployment Rate Down a Tick
December 21, 2012 by
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 6.8 percent in November, down slightly from 6.9 percent in October, according to data released Friday morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). While the decrease comes with more people employed, it was also helped by more people who have stopped looking for work. Ohio’s nonfarm wage […]
Church Offering Variety of Christmas Eve Services, Including Gentle Worship
December 21, 2012 by
Emanuel Lutheran Church invites the community to four worship opportunities on Christmas Eve (Monday, December 24th) in their sanctuary at 241 South Prospect Street in Marion. A Gentle Worship Service at 1:30pm, Children’s Service at 6:30pm, and Traditional Candlelight Services at 8:15pm and 10:45pm. The dual Traditional Candlelight Services began at Emanuel in 1973 and […]
Harding Symposium Makes Donation to Ohio Historical Society
December 21, 2012 by
The Warren G. Harding Symposium Advisory Board at The Ohio State University at Marion recently voted to donate a portion of the proceeds from last summer’s symposium event to the Ohio Historical Society (OHS). The monetary donation will be used to supplement the Educational Development Fund of the Harding Home State Memorial. The fund is […]
Hunters Donate Over 1,400 Deer to Ohio Food Banks
December 21, 2012 by
Hunters have donated 1,405 white-tailed deer to local Ohio food banks to benefit Ohioans in need during the 2012 deer hunting season, according to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. “In the spirit of the holidays, Ohio’s deer hunters have shown they are […]
Patrol Offers Tips and Warnings about Driving in Winter Weather
December 20, 2012 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of driving in winter weather and is offering some tips on what drivers should do in the event of a vehicle break down or a crash. From December 2011 through March 2012, 15,526 crashes occurred on snow, ice or slush covered roadways killing 27 […]
