Middle schoolers from Cardington, Elgin, Highland, Grant, North Union, Pandora Gilboa, Pleasant, Ridgedale, and River Valley, descended on the Marion campus Friday, May 5, 2017 to put their math skills to the test. Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion awarded a combined $13,500 in scholarships to top three scorers in grades […]
2017 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 6
May 12, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 15 through Friday, May 19 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, […]
Ohio AG warns against online puppy scams
May 12, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to beware of online puppy scams, where sellers take money for puppies they never deliver. Con artists post pictures online advertising desirable breeds and then never provide the puppy. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received about 40 puppy scam complaints in 2017, with an average reported […]
Ohio lawmakers, FOP propose stronger “move over” law
May 12, 2017 by
A bipartisan pair of lawmakers are proposing harsher penalties for drivers who fail to move over for an emergency vehicle if his or her actions result in injury or death after two Northeast Ohio officers were killed while working on the side of the highway. Ohio’s “move over law” requires drivers to move for stopped […]
Nearly 300 pounds of medications collected from over 240 vehicles at Medication Disposal Day
May 10, 2017 by
Medication Disposal Day organizers report big turnout numbers in spite of the rain on Saturday, April 29, 2017. 241 cars drove through the curbside drop-off at The Marion County Building, disposing of 279 pounds of old medication, lancets, and syringes. ADAMH Board Director Brad DeCamp tallied opiates and controlled substances collected at the event, noting […]
OSUM lecturer honored with Griffin Society Teaching Award
May 10, 2017 by
Ohio State Marion Biology Lecturer, Dr. Dan Wojta, of Upper Arlington, Ohio, was named winner of the 2017 Griffin Honor Society Teaching Award for Associated Faculty during the April 20, 2017 46th Annual Ohio State Marion Academic Recognition Ceremony held in Morrill Hall Auditorium. The Griffin Honor Society is an honors and social organization that […]
Dayton mayor announces run for Ohio Governor
May 10, 2017 by
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, viewed as a young rising political star by state Democrats, announced on Monday she is running for governor. Whaley, 41, told cleveland.com her position as a mayor gives her a front-row seat to the problems the Ohio has faced under Gov. John Kasich and other Republicans who have generally run the […]
Georgia Satellites, Gin Blossoms, and The Prince Experience to headline 2017 Popcorn Festival
May 9, 2017 by
Alternative pop/rock band Gin Blossoms and southern rockers the Georgia Satellites have been named as the headliners for the 37th Marion Popcorn Festival. Gin Blossoms will take the main stage on Friday, September 8, and Georgia Satellites are set for Saturday, September 9, 2017. Both performances begin at 8:30 p.m. and are free to Festival […]
Senior Citizens Day is “Putting the GOLD in your Golden Years”
May 8, 2017 by
The Marion Senior Center invites senior residents of the Marion area to join them for a celebration of the ages during their annual Senior Citizens Day Celebration on Monday, May 15, 2017. The theme for this year’s event is “Putting the GOLD in your Golden Years”. The dinner celebration will be held at the Marion […]
As mosquito and tick season begins in Ohio, ODH offers tips on how to prevent diseases
May 8, 2017 by
Mosquito and tick season has officially begun in Ohio, and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) urges people to “fight the bite” and take precautions to prevent bites from mosquitos and ticks which can carry diseases such as West Nile virus, Zika virus and Lyme disease. In Ohio, ticks are most active April through September, […]
