Ohio Department of Commerce Director Kimberly A. Zurz and Acting Superintendent of Liquor Control Ernie Davis say that spirituous liquor dollar sales by the state’s 453 contract liquor agencies reached a record high of $742.7 million in Fiscal Year 2010. In addition to overall sales, the profit margin for the state also increased.
Info Sought on Woman Wanted for 9 Years
August 13, 2010 by
The Marion County Adult Probation Department is asking for the public's help in locating 43-year-old Joy Lewis. She is 5' 3 1/2" tall and weighs 158 lbs with Brown eyes and Brown hair.
Miss Teen Popcorn Competition is Saturday
August 13, 2010 by
Fourteen contestants will vie for the title of 2010 Miss Teen Popcorn on Saturday, August 14, 7:00 pm, in festivities at River Valley High School. The 2010 Miss Teen Popcorn will receive scholarship money and prizes, be highlighted on the Festival’s main stage, take part in the Orville Redenbacher Parade, and represent the Marion Popcorn Festival at local and statewide events throughout the coming year.
Downtown Marion Art Walk Features Music and More
August 13, 2010 by
ArtWalk is in downtown Marion tonight (Friday, August 13). The monthly event features art displays and demonstrations. There is always plenty of art for sale as well. In addition, there will be live music in a variety of styles at three restaurants in the downton area.
World’s Largest Buckeye Necklace to Benefit Cancer Research
August 13, 2010 by
Invokause, a non-profit organization that specializes in developing creative programs for charitable initiatives, has created a unique program – Buckeyes For A Cure – to support the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
Union County Red Cross Director Killed in Crash
August 12, 2010 by
A crash in Boone County, Kentucky on Wednesday resulted in the death of two Ohio women. One of those women was Lynne Whatley, the Executive Director of the Union County Red Cross.
Rec Department Holding School Supply Giveaway
August 12, 2010 by
The City of Marion Recreation Department is having a school supply giveaway on Friday, August 13, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm or until gone. The giveaway will take place at the Recreation Center in downtown Marion, 240 West Church Street.
Complaint – FirstEnergy Imparing Home Wind Turbines
August 12, 2010 by
FirstEnergy customers wishing to produce their own electric power from wind turbines face unlawful and burdensome obstacles created by the company, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) charged today in a complaint filed against the utility.
Ground Broken on First of Ohio’s New Casinos
August 12, 2010 by
Developers are breaking ground on what will be the first of four casinos in Ohio.
They gathered with a few public officials in Toledo for a ceremony to mark the start of construction on a casino that will be built along Interstate 75 near downtown.
Work is expected to start within the next two weeks and to be completed sometime in early 2012.
Ohio Receives More Funds for Foreclosure Help
August 12, 2010 by
The Obama Administration has announced that the Ohio Housing Finance Agency will receive an additional $148 million through the U.S. Treasury’s Hardest-Hit Fund to help Ohio homeowners prevent foreclosure.
