AAA projects 93.3 million Americans (3.5 million Ohioans), will travel 50 miles or more from home during this year-end holiday period, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 to Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. That’s an increase of 1.6 percent (1.9 percent for Ohio) from last year. The year-end holiday travel period is the most traveled holiday period, mainly […]
Governor to Sign Flurry of Bills Thursday
December 20, 2012 by
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is expected to be putting his John Hancock on more than three dozen bills passed in the final days of the Ohio General Assembly’s lame duck session during the day on Thursday. All bills signed by Kasich will take effect in 90 days. Among the pieces of legislation on his desk […]
Event Hopes to Boost Breast Cancer Fundraising Effort
December 19, 2012 by
On Saturday, December 22, 2012 Shamrock Vineyards will hold a Holiday Family Fun Night and open house to benefit the fundraising efforts of Dr. Lori Grennan and the IBC Network Foundation. Dr. Heather Columber-Scowden of Marion has a close friend, Dr. Lori Grennan, who has battled inflammatory breast cancer for three years. Lori, her children […]
Bringing Back Police Officers may be a Slow Process
December 19, 2012 by
City of Marion officials say they have a plan to bring back officers after voters approved a tax increase in November, but stressed that officers will only be added as increased revenue comes in and that process may be slow in the beginning. Dave Troutman, a detective with the Marion Police Department and chairman of […]
Council Committees Approve Building Transfer, Pension Pick-Ups
December 19, 2012 by
The Marion City Council Finance and Legislation, Codes, and Regulations Committees met Tuesday evening and approved the transfer of a building to the Boys & Girls Club, adjustments to pension pick-ups for dispatchers and fire department personnel, and approved a new liquor permit for a roll-your-own store. The building transfer comes following the Marion City […]
Marion Police Department Name Officer, Dispatcher of the Year
December 19, 2012 by
The members of the Marion Police Department have chosen Officer Mark Elliott as Officer of the Year and Dispatcher Matt Cole as the Civilian Member of the Year. They were chosen by their peers for this honor. Elliott currently works 2nd Shift for the Department and has established a reputation over his 10 year career […]
City of Marion Alters Services, Schedules for Holidays
December 19, 2012 by
The City of Marion has announced several office closings and alterations to service schedules through the 2012 Christmas and News Years holidays. City Hall Many departments will be utilizing vacation time on December 24th; therefore it is highly encouraged that residents call to ensure the office relevant to their needs will be open. All City […]
First United Church of Christ Holding Meditative Christmas Service
December 18, 2012 by
The First United Church of Christ is inviting the community to a time of reflection, music and candlelight, poetry, and prayers as well as a time to exhale and relax, to renew and refresh and gain perceptive on the season of light and love. The Meditative Christmas Service will take place on Thursday, December 20, […]
United Church Homes Names New Senior VP, Chief Operating Officer
December 18, 2012 by
United Church Homes (UCH), a Marion-based nonprofit that provides senior living and health care services, has hired experienced senior living professional Charles Mooney as senior vice president and chief operating officer. UCH officials say the choice of Mooney reflects their commitment to advancing its strategic direction and services. In this new role, Mooney will direct […]
Marion AAA Store Invites Community to Holiday Mocktail Competition
December 18, 2012 by
Last year alcohol contributed to 12,880 crashes and 368 deaths on Ohio’s roads, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. This included 72 alcohol-related crashes in Marion County. More alcohol-related crashes happened in December than any other month of the year. In an effort to curb alcohol-related crashes this holiday season, AAA stores are […]
