Today, Tuesday, October 9, is the last day to register for the November 6, 2012 General Election. Those who are not already registered may do so by stopping by the Marion County Board of Elections which is open until 9:00 pm tonight. There is currently no way to register online, but you can download a […]
Police Identify Suspect in Theft of Two Vehicles
October 9, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department has identified the man they say is responsible for stealing two vehicles from a used car lot in Marion. The man crashed one of those vehicles and was sent to a Columbus hospital. Officers responded on Sunday, October 7, to a breaking and entering report at Hall’s Auto Sales on South […]
Elgin Show Choir Hosting Annual “Casino Night”
October 9, 2012 by
The Elgin High School Show Choir is inviting the community to their second annual Casino Night. The event will take place on Saturday, October 13 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the high school gymnasium. Tickets will be $20 and can be pre-purchased from a student or bought at the door. Guests will be […]
I CAN Holding ACT Test Prep Session
October 9, 2012 by
To help students achieve higher ACT scores, the I CAN Center of Excellence, a regional non-profit college access organization, is conducting a six hour workshop on Saturday, October 20th, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (1 hour for lunch), on the campus of The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion Technical College, 1465 Mount Vernon […]
Hunters Prepare for Ohio’s Fall Turkey Hunting Season
October 9, 2012 by
Fall wild turkey hunting opens in 48 Ohio counties on Saturday, October 13, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The season continues through Sunday, Nov. 25. “The warm and dry spring resulted in better nest success and brood survival this year,” said ODNR Wildlife Biologist Mike Reynolds. “Although fall […]
Marion Goodwill Shares Stories of Success at Annual Meeting
October 8, 2012 by
The mission of Goodwill Industries is to help individuals with disabilities and other special needs to attain self-sufficiency through employment and training. Caitlin Omness, the guest speaker at Marion Goodwill Industries September 2012 Annual Meeting, represents this mission. The Ohio State University at Marion student, who’s due to graduate in April from Wright State University, […]
Husband and Wife Named Republicans of the Month
October 8, 2012 by
A husband and wife were selected as September and October Republicans of the Month by the Marion County GOP Central and Executive Committee. Margie Saull was named for September and Fred Saull for October. A resident of Marion for 37 years, Margie was born in Delaware and graduated from Buckeye Valley High School. She holds […]
Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Senior Services Levy Committee
October 8, 2012 by
The Senior Services Levy Committee invites the public to a benefit spaghetti dinner on Saturday, October 13th, at the K of C Hall located at 1232 East Center Street. The menu will include spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, brownies, and beverage, all for $7. Ticket-holders can come anytime between 4:00 pm and […]
Fire Marshal Urges Everyone to Have Two Ways Out
October 8, 2012 by
The Division of State Fire Marshal and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are teaming up during Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2012, to urge Ohioans to “Have Two Ways Out!” This year’s theme focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice, and knowing what to do when the smoke alarm sounds in […]
State Agency Offers Lowest Fixed Mortgage Interest Rates in Their History
October 8, 2012 by
On Friday, October 5, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) announced the lowest fixed mortgage interest rates in the Agency’s history for its First-Time Homebuyer Program. “The new rates put first-time homebuyers in an even better position to purchase a home with affordable and secure financing,” said Doug Garver, Executive Director of the Agency. “OHFA […]
