Did you need to earn a GED? Do you think you have the skills necessary to pass the test? If you answered yes, here is your opportunity to find out if you do. The Marion Technical College ABLE program will be offering an opportunity to take the Official GED Practice Test at no charge. The […]
Fundraiser to Benefit State Senate Candidate
The public is invited to a an “energy filled breakfast for Tanyce Addison’s Final Push to Victory” on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. The event will be held at Baires Deli, 131 South Main Street in Marion. Any contribution is welcome, but the suggested donations are Supporter: $25, Friends: $50, […]
Ohio Fall Colors Hitting Near Peak, Peak Conditions
Ohio is seeing a significant increase in true fall color across the state, according to Fall Color Forester Casey Burdick with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “The northern two-thirds of the state are seeing near peak to peak conditions while southern Ohio is starting to see some good fall color,” said Burdick. “Maples […]
New Robotics Training Facility in Marion Breaks Ground
With a blustery wind and a back drop of equipment tearing up the topsoil at Tri-Rivers Career Center, several partners joined together Tuesday to break ground on a new robotics training center. The new facility will be the first of its kind in the State of Ohio and officials hope it will be another step […]
4th Annual Bark For Life is Sunday
The 4th annual Bark For Life of Marion takes place on Sunday, October 14, at Pleasant Township Park. Organizers are inviting the public to join the Honored Pet Survivor, Prince “Mickey” Jolley. You can come greet Mickey as he walks with his human survivors this year. Mickey was diagnosed with a Mast Cell tumor and […]
Waldo Church Hosting Harvest Celebration
Peace Community United Church of Christ will be hosting a harvest celebration on Saturday, October 13th from 12-4 pm. The free community event will be held rain or shine at the church at 4061 Columbus Sandusky Road South (State Route 98), Waldo, Ohio. The Harvest Celebration will include a free pulled pork meal, pie sampling, […]
Speaker to Share Tips on Sharpening Listening Skills
October luncheon meeting for the Marion Women’s Business Council will offer interactive skills on listening guided by Judy Ferraro. Ferraro incorporates her years of sales, excellent interactive skills and comedy into her newest venture, offering seminars that are informative and fun. The luncheon meeting will be Monday, October 15 at the TRECA Building, 100 Executive […]
Marion Republicans Gathering to Watch Debate
The Marion County Republican Party invites interested individuals to join them on October 11, 2012 for the Vice Presidential Debate Party at the Marion County Republican Party headquarters, 114 South Main Street in Marion. The debate is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM and the doors will open at 8:00 PM. You are invited to […]
State Reports Jump in Unclaimed Funds Being Returned
The Division of Unclaimed Funds is reuniting Ohioans with their lost treasure. In Fiscal Year 2012, the Division paid 58,953 claims, a 27.5% increase over the prior fiscal year. The Division returned $61.1 million in FY 2012, a .3% increase over the prior fiscal year. The average paid claim was $1,037. “Through aggressive outreach, the […]
Marion Pain Clinics Affected by Tainted Steroids
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Ohio local health districts, including the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners (AOHC) and the Ohio Public Health Association (OPHA), are mobilizing community resources to ensure all patients of four healthcare facilities, including two in Marion, are doing okay after receiving epidural injections with a potentially contaminated steroid that may […]