The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County is inviting everyone to “Go the Distance” for local kids and join them for their 5k Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Proceeds from the run/walk will help the non-profit group in their efforts to provide assistance to children in Marion.
Marion Boys & Girls Club Invites You to Go the Distance
March 28, 2012 by
Judge Candidate Holding Chili Cookoff Fundraiser
March 28, 2012 by
A chili cook off fundraiser will be held Friday, March 30, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the F.O.P. Lodge just west of Caledonia (5327 Harding Highway East). The fundraiser is to support Kevin P. Collins, the independent candidate for Marion County Common Pleas Judge.
Free eTutoring to Expand in Ohio
March 28, 2012 by
Ohio Board of Regents has announced expanded access to free online tutoring for students enrolled in Ohios university system. While eTutoring has been offered on 21 college campuses in Ohio, beginning this year all public and private institutions of higher learning in the state will be invited to join the Ohio eTutoring Collaborative, free of charge to the university and free of charge to students.
Marion Unemployment Rate Down Slightly
March 27, 2012 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County was down slightly in February to 9.3 percent from 9.5 percent in January. The decrease appears to be more of a result of individuals leaving the local workforce than they are a reflection on more people being hired.
The slight rate reduction comes on the heels of a 1 percent increase in January, but is still well below the rate for February 2011 of 10.5 percent.
City Council Approves Leasing Portion of Park for Farming
March 27, 2012 by
The City of Marion is seeking bids to farm land located within a city park. Marion City Parks Superintendent Mike Cheney asked the Airport, Lands, and Buildings Committee to allow him to advertise for bids and enter into a contract to lease about 26 acres of Sawyer-Ludwig Park for farming. The section to be leased is in the south and southwest section of the park.
Popcorn Festival Picks Wild West Theme
March 27, 2012 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s Orville Redenbacher Parade is set to step off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 6. The theme for this year’s event will be “The Wild, Wild West”.
Ohio Bill Could Begin the End to Landline Phones
March 27, 2012 by
A bill moving through the Ohio General Assembly would relieve phone companies from their responsibility to provide basic phone service for all residents even when unprofitable. Senate Bill 271 would allow companies to discontinue basic landline service beginning in 2013 if the area is deemed “competitive” by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
MTC, OSUM to Benefit from Capital Budget Bill
March 26, 2012 by
State Representatives Jeff McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) have announced the passage of House Bill 482, the capital budget bill. Universities statewide will be benefitting from the capital budget bill, including those in Marion County.
Marion Red Cross is Seeking Volunteers
March 26, 2012 by
The Marion County Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for enthusiastic and caring people who want to make a difference. Persons who are willing to share their skills and time are needed in the area of Disaster Services.
Ruth Honored for Sales Achievement
March 26, 2012 by
Roger L. Ruth, Marion, Ohio, a representative of Modern Woodmen of America, has been named to Modern Woodmen’s President’s Cabinet. This distinction recognizes Ruth’s high achievement in life insurance sales and ranking among the organization’s top representatives nationwide.
