The State of Ohio found out Tuesday they are finalists in the “Race to the Top” federal grant. Not only is the State celebrating, so are the Marion City Schools, Rushmore Academy, and Treca Digital Academy. All three are on the list of schools that will receive funding from the $400 million the State has been awarded.
Marion City Schools Getting Piece of Education Grant
August 24, 2010 by
Blood Donors Needed for Monday Drive
August 24, 2010 by
The American Red Cross will conduct an open blood drive at the Marion Area Health Center, 1050 Delaware Avenue, on Monday, August 30th. Collection hours run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Donors from outside the facility should enter through Door #7 at the rear of the complex. The drive will be held in conference rooms A, B & C on the building’s lower level.
Ohio to Receive “Race to the Top” Grant
August 24, 2010 by
Nine states and the District of Columbia will get money to reform schools in the second round of the $4.35 billion "Race to the Top" grant competition, The U.S. Education Department said Tuesday.
Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C., will receive grants, department spokesman Justin Hamilton said. The amounts for each state were expected to be announced later.
Marion County Unemployment Unchanged
August 24, 2010 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County was unchanged in July from June. The rate stands at 11.2 percent. The amount is slightly less than a year ago as the July 2009 rate was 11.4 percent.
The figures released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services estimates there are about 3,500 people unemployed in Marion County.
ODOT – Nearly 9,500 Jobs in July Thanks to Stimulus
August 24, 2010 by
New monthly figures collected by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) reveal a record number of Ohio construction workers – nearly 9,500 across the state – had jobs on stimulus-funded transportation projects in July.
Wild Child Conference to Explore Technology
August 23, 2010 by
Technology: The Good, the Bad, and the Wild Child is the theme for the 21st Annual Wild Child Conference being held on September 14, 2010 at TRECA.
This is a regional conference for social workers, educators, juvenile justice and health care professionals that will offer a provocative overview and analysis of social networking, cyberbullying, sexting, and internet safety.
Community Block Party Set for Sunday
August 23, 2010 by
The Shepherd's Fellowship is hosting a Community Block Party on Sunday, August 29 at McKinley Park from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The event is open to the public and will have free games, prizes, food, and live music.
City School Students Can Start Earning Scholarships in Kindergarten
August 23, 2010 by
Imagine getting your first college scholarship before you even learn to read. That is part of a new partnership between The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion City Schools.
The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion City Schools have teamed up in a pilot program beginning in the 2010-2011 academic school year and beyond that could mean increased attendance and academic performance in Marion City grades K-12, while providing up to $100,000 in scholarships annually to attend college.
Popcorn Festival Craft Area Expanding
August 23, 2010 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival Craft & Commercial Area will growing during this year’s festival.
Chairperson Cheryl Huffman said, “Due to the interest expressed by local community churches, schools, and various other non-profit organizations, a new section has been added to the 'Craft and Commercial Area'. This new area is designated as the 'Community Area'.”
Mall Jewelery Store Robbed
August 21, 2010 by
A jewelery store at Marion Centre mall was robbed at gunpoint Friday night. The Marion County Sheriff's Office says they received the report at 8:38 pm of a robbery at Kay's Jewelers.
