Ohio gas prices started off Monday, July 30 at an average of $3.46 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. By the end of the day on Monday, gas prices at many Ohio gas stations had jumped to $3.69 a gallon. In Marion, some stations saw price increases of over 40 cents. AAA says this price spike was the result of regional supply concerns in the wake of a series of refinery issues.
Gas Price Spike Blamed on Refinery Issues
August 1, 2012 by
Fundraiser Planned for Judge Candidate
August 1, 2012 by
Warren Tom Edwards is holding a fundraiser to support his campaign for Marion County Common Pleas Court Judge. The event is set for Thursday, August 2, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Bluefusion, 1340 Mount Vernon Avenue in Marion.
Popcorn Festival T-Shirt Design Unveiled
July 31, 2012 by
Marion Popcorn Festival officials are encouraging residents to help support and enjoy the Festival by wearing official Marion Popcorn Festival apparel. This year’s theme, The Wild, Wild West, is displayed on tee shirts designed by local Marion resident Joe Howard.
MTC Announces Upcoming Changes to the GED Testing Process
July 31, 2012 by
The General Equivalency Diploma (GED) test is coming to Marion Technical College (MTC). Though the MTC ABLE program serving Marion, Morrow, and Wyandot Counties has been hosted at MTC for the past three years, in late July and early August, the actual GED test provided by Marion City Schools will also be located on the Marion Campus at Marion Technical College in the Technical Education Center’s room 150.
Public Comments Sought on Fish and Wildlife Rules
July 31, 2012 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is holding open house meetings in all five districts to discuss proposed rule changes to Ohio's fish and wildlife rules. The meetings will be Saturday, August 11, from 12-3 p.m. and are open to the public.
Leadership Marion Accepting Applications for Next Class
July 30, 2012 by
Leadership Marion!, a comprehensive program designed to prepare the community’s next generation of leaders, is now accepting applications for its 2012-2013 class.
Marion General Hospital Offers Hospice 101 Volunteer Training
July 30, 2012 by
Hospice 101 is a one-hour introduction to the rewards of being an active part of the Marion General Hospital Hospice program as a volunteer.
Elgin Schools Gearing Up to Start New Year
July 30, 2012 by
The Elgin Local School District is getting ready for the 2012-2013 school year. The first day of classes for all buildings is Monday, August 20. The following information should help students and parent get ready.
State Confirms 2012’s First Human Case of West Nile Virus
July 30, 2012 by
Ohio's first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2012 was confirmed today by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), which also reported a sharp increase in the number of WNV-positive mosquitoes. A case of WNV encephalitis was confirmed in an 85- year-old man who is hospitalized in Clermont County.
Plan Calls for Ohio Medicaid Program to Be Stand-Alone Agency
July 30, 2012 by
Gov. John Kasich's administration announced Friday that Ohio's Medicaid program, the federally supported health care system for the poor, will soon become its own free-standing, cabinet-level state agency.
