The Ohio Department of Agriculture today announced its third annual photo contest. Participants will have until Dec. 31, 2010, to capture their personal interpretation of this year’s theme “Life of a Farmer.”
Highlights of Festivals Around Ohio
June 18, 2010 by
State officials say the Buckeye State is home to some of the country's premier summer festivals and celebrations of small-town Americana, and offers a number of ways to get in a festive mood this summer.
Golf Outing to Benefit Safety City
June 17, 2010 by
The Marion Area Browns Backers are holding a golf outing on Saturday, June 26. Proceeds from the event benefit the organization and Safety City in Marion.
The day begins with registration at 9:30 am and a 10:15 am tee-off.
The outing is at King’s Mill Golf Course in Waldo and will be a 4-Person Regular Scramble.
Several Marion Bridges to be Load Tested
June 17, 2010 by
The Marion County Commissioners Thursday approved a contract between the Marion County Engineer’s Office and Kohli & Kaliher Associates of Lima to provide load testing of several local bridges.
Area Teachers Studying Math and Science at Tri-Rivers
June 17, 2010 by
Teachers are on vacation, right? Wrong. Several area math, science and technology teachers are attending a Math Machines Workshop at Tri-Rivers this week called Connecting Math, Science and Technology. They are using algebra and geometric formulas to build a calculator-controlled Science And Math (SAM) vehicle and two other math machines for use in their classrooms.
State Auction Offers Nearly 140 Vehicles
June 17, 2010 by
Approximately 138 cars, SUVs, trucks, vans and other vehicles will be available for bidding at the State of Ohio surplus auction Saturday, June 19.
5k Run/Walk to Benefit Elgin Football
June 17, 2010 by
This year the Elgin football program will be hosting its second annual Big Bang 5K Fun Run and Walk in Prospect.
The race is July 3 at 9:30 am starting at the Prospect American Legion Hall and ending at Prospect Park.
Caution Urged as Timeshare Scams Rise
June 17, 2010 by
Many Ohioans who are looking to resell vacation property timeshare agreements are running into trouble. Within the past two years, complaints to the Attorney General's office involving timeshares have nearly doubled, with the majority coming from shareowners who are attempting to sell.
Popcorn Festival Bike Night Leads to New Event
June 16, 2010 by
The annual Bike Nite on Thursday evenings at the Marion Popcorn Festival has become a “must” event for many motorcycle enthusiasts according to Rex Coldwell, Festival president.
Water Company Offers Tips for Wise Water Use
June 16, 2010 by
Reliable drinking water supplies are fundamental for public health, fire protection, economic development, and the overall quality of life communities and individuals enjoy. Ohio American Water says because of that it is raising awareness throughout its service communities about wise water use and ways that consumers can help to protect our drinking water.
