An Ohio U.S. senator known for bucking the Republican party line is recommending an increase in the federal fuel tax as a way to help balance the federal budget and put Americans back to work.
New Student Orientation Offered at Tri-Rivers
August 6, 2010 by
Tri-Rivers is holding their New Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 10, starting at 6:00 pm. New students, Transitions and Level 1 students, and their parents are encouraged to attend this important event that provides the chance to get familiar with the school, teachers, programs, and more.
Outing and Auction Set for Marion GOP
August 6, 2010 by
The Marion County Republican annual Summer Outing and Auction is Thursday, August 12 at All-Occasions Catering, 6989 Waldo-Delaware Rd., Waldo, will feature an array of items available through silent and verbal bidding. Items include 4 sets of Ohio State University football tickets, Columbus Clippers club seat tickets, and an autograph book by John Kasich, GOP candidate for governor.
Ohio Authorities Seeking Veterans Group Leader
August 6, 2010 by
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray and Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters Thursday announced that a nationwide arrest warrant for identity fraud has been issued for the man claiming to be "Bobby Thompson," director of the U.S. Navy Veterans Association (USNVA), a supposed charity based in Florida.
Company Accepting Applications for Ohio High Risk Pool
August 5, 2010 by
State Senator Karen Gillmor (R-Tiffin) announced Thursday that Medical Mutual of Ohio is currently accepting applications for the Ohio High Risk Pool, which gives Ohioans with cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and many other chronic medical problems, who can't get health insurance because of their conditions, access to coverage through a federally-funded, state high-risk insurance pool.
Rushmore Academy Board Holding Meeting
August 5, 2010 by
The Rushmore Academy Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 7:30 am. The meeting will be held at The Rushmore Academy, 1565 Amherst Drive in Marion (the former Colonial Acres Elementary school).
Holler Takes Over as President of Local ADAMH Board
August 5, 2010 by
Marion resident, Annette Holler assumed the position of president of the Crawford-Marion ADAMH board on July 1, 2010. Her term will run through June 30, 2011. She has served on the ADAMH board since 2007.
Poker to Benefit Local Schools
August 5, 2010 by
The Marion County Athletic Boosters is holding a Texas Hold 'Em Tournament on August 7. The buy-in will be $40 and the winner will receive at least a 34-percent payout. The top 10 players will be paid based on 200 players.
Winds Knock Over Semis, Barns, Cause Two Deaths
August 5, 2010 by
Winds reaching 70 mph knocked over three barns being renovated Wednesday at the state's largest egg farm, killing two workers, authorities said. Strong winds also blew down a 10-foot-high brick wall at a school construction site in Edgerton, near the Ohio-Indiana state line, killing a worker, and knocked three semitrailers onto their sides on U.S. 23 south of Marion.
Ohio Animal Shelter Does Not Plan Mass Kill
August 4, 2010 by
Authorities say Internet rumors that Summit County Animal Control is planning a mass kill of animals at the shelter are not true. Those rumors have been heard locally and Marion Online has received several messages from concerned people.
"Not only are we not going to euthanize animals, we are going to treat the move to the new facility as a training opportunity," Craig Stanley, director of administrative services, said Monday.
