Beginning in January, many Ohio public workers will face increased pension contribution rates and higher retirement-age requirements — changes included in a package of public pension reforms Ohio lawmakers approved Wednesday with bipartisan support. The pension reform legislation — a package of five bills, one for each retirement system — is headed to Gov. John […]
Police Arrest Two for Allegedly Breaking into Cars
September 12, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says two men were arrested for allegedly breaking into and stealing items from a number of vehicles. The arrests came after an alert resident told an officer that she was talking to people they saw breaking into the vehicles. Earlier today (Wednesday, September 12, 2012), police officer Electa Foster said he […]
Aquatic Center Doggy Day a Hit
September 12, 2012 by
Many dogs should have slept well after Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center held its first Dog Swim on Sunday, September 9, 2012. 30 canines brought their humans to splash, swim and run (the only time running is permitted at the pool). Dog owners said they were pleased with the afternoon. Squeaky toys, tennis balls and […]
Lots of Free Activities Available at Marion Community Health Fair
September 12, 2012 by
The public is invited to this free, family-friendly celebration from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 13, at the Marion Family YMCA, 645 Barks Road East. There will be inflatable rides, blood pressure screenings, safety information and much more at more than 40 booths. Low cost refreshments will be available. The booths will […]
National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week
September 12, 2012 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is reminding low-income families that they can stay connected to local resources and emergency services through telephone assistance programs. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) declared September 10 – 16, 2012, National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week across the country. Lifeline telephone assistance is available to customers who have […]
Campaign Hopes to Pass City Income Tax Increase
September 11, 2012 by
Officials, volunteers, and some City employees gathered at the closed City of Marion fire station on Bellefontaine Avenue Monday afternoon to launch an effort to pass an increase to the City’s income tax rate. The overriding theme – the extra funds are critically needed to ensure and increase safety for area residents. Marion City Council […]
$523,000 Awarded in Local Grants
September 11, 2012 by
The Marion Community Foundation announced the recipients of its 2012 Competitive Grant Program. According to MCF president Brad Bebout, the Foundation is pleased to be able to support $522,889 of the nearly $883,000 in grant requests. The 2012 grant program includes awards of 19 major and 8 mini-grants to Marion area organizations. The 2012 major […]
Kaelber Earns OSUM 2012 Outstanding Staff Award
September 11, 2012 by
The Ohio State University at Marion recognized longtime Ohio State employee and Cardington resident Barbara Kaelber with the 2012 Outstanding Staff Award during the campus’s annual staff appreciation luncheon on Friday, September 7th. Kaelber, who has worked as an administrative associate for the Office of the Dean & Director at Ohio State Marion for the […]
Reminder Issued to Grandparents, Families about Costly Phone Scam
September 11, 2012 by
With Grandparents Day occurring on September 9, Attorney General Mike DeWine has reminded grandparents and families to be on the watch for the grandparent telephone scam. “Grandparents Day is a day to celebrate family,” said Attorney General DeWine. “But it’s also a time to remind Ohioans about the grandparent phone scam that targets grandparents and […]
Ohio House Set to Vote on Public Pension Changes
September 11, 2012 by
State lawmakers are poised to approve a package of public pension reforms this week that would eventually increase pension contributions for teachers, police and firefighters and make several other changes to stabilize the retirement systems’ financial health. A House committee unanimously approved the changes on Monday, setting up a full vote on the House floor […]
