Marion Goodwill Industries recently received a $29,000 grant from the Honda of America Foundation for the purchase of carts specially designed to improve the safety and efficiency of collecting and processing donated goods. The funds are designated for the purchase of special “polycarts” for the Goodwill retail stores in Marysville and Delaware, Ohio.
Marion Goodwill Receives Honda Grant to Improve Donation Processing
May 29, 2012 by
Ohio AG Announces Significant Recovery Rate of Missing Children
May 29, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that the Ohio Missing Persons Unit, along with local law enforcement agencies, had a 98.4 percent recovery rate of missing children in 2011.
State Fire Marshal Urges Safety During Summer Grilling
May 29, 2012 by
Following the "official" start of summer, Memorial Day weekend, Ohio State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers encourages added safety precautions with outdoor grills and barbecues.
Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, Celebration Set for Marion
May 27, 2012 by
The annual Memorial Day celebration takes place in Marion on Monday, May 28. The ceremony will begin at 10:30am at Marion Cemetery on Delaware Avenue. If you cannot make it out the cemetery, you can listen to live coverage on radio stations WDCM-FM 97.5 or WMRN-AM 1490.
AAA Offers Safety Tips for Your Summer Travels
May 25, 2012 by
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer driving season. This season, AAA estimates it will come to the rescue of 7.9 million stranded motorists nationally, including about 115,000 within the Ohio Auto Club’s 38-county territory.
Ohio Settles with Air Duct Cleaning Businesses, Offers Tips to Avoid Scams
May 25, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a settlement with Scott M. Loewenstine, owner of the Duct Doctor, Ltd., to resolve concerns that his Columbus-area duct cleaning operation violated Ohio consumer law. As a result of the negotiations, Loewenstine has paid more than $15,000 in consumer restitution.
State Patrol Rolling Out New “Truck Shield” Program
May 25, 2012 by
As part of the kick-off for the summer travel season, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Ohio Trucking Association, rolled out a new program today dubbed Truck Shield. This program is designed for truck drivers and aims to train these drivers to assist law as extra sets of eyes and ears on the road.
Ohio Bill Expected to Help Those with Records Get Jobs
May 25, 2012 by
Ohioans with criminal records will find it easier to get jobs, become licensed in construction trades and get a driver’s license under legislation passed yesterday by both houses of the General Assembly.
Gov. John Kasich will sign the “collateral sanctions” bill when it reaches his desk, spokesman Rob Nichols said.
Memorial Day weekend is Kickoff of 7th Annual Amazing Treasures
May 24, 2012 by
The Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with a number of area attractions, are looking forward to this summer and community participation in Marion’s Amazing Treasures VII promotion. The playing card promotion starts Memorial Day weekend and will run through Labor Day weekend.
Government Offices Closing for Holiday
May 24, 2012 by
In observation of the Memorial Day holiday, all divisions of Marion Public Health will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012. The closing will include the WIC office and the Environmental Health, Public Health Nursing, Vital Statistics and Administrative Divisions.
