The state superintendent will visit Marion City Schools on Friday to learn more about how the district is preparing students to be college/career ready and meeting the needs of the community. Superintendent Paolo DeMaria will tour Marion Harding High School and Rushmore Academy, a community school sponsored by Marion City Schools, on Friday afternoon. His […]
“Investing in Marion” theme of upcoming WBC luncheon
April 26, 2017 by
You are invited to join the members of Marion Women’s Business Council for a luncheon featuring a special $500 charity opportunity. The event will be held Monday, May 8, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the second floor of META Solutions (formerly TRECA) at 100 Executive Dr. in Marion. At each table, attendees […]
Ohio House passes new budget with over 300 changes
April 26, 2017 by
Boozy ice cream, drug prevention taught in driver’s ed and a new mileage reimbursement for state lawmakers were among the additions made Tuesday to Ohio’s next two-year operating budget. The House Finance Committee accepted more than 300 amendments to the budget bill, touching everything from taxes and health care to airport improvements and video poker […]
MTC Vice President selected for 2017-2018 Aspen Presidential Fellowship
April 24, 2017 by
Dr. Vicky Wood, Marion Technical College’s Vice-President and Chief Academic Officer, has been awarded the prestigious Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, a highly selective leadership program aimed at developing a new cadre of outstanding leaders capable of transforming student success at community colleges across the U.S. The Aspen Institute, an educational and policy […]
Portion of State Route 4 in Marion County closed
April 24, 2017 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation announced that a portion of State Route 4 closed Monday morning. ODOT said that State Route 4 will be closed in both directions between Hughes Road and Newmans-Cardington Road for culvert replacement. The detour will be State Route 4 to Barks Road to State Route 423 to State Route 47 […]
When it comes to reading, kindergarten is the new first grade
April 24, 2017 by
A new nationwide study has found that children entering first grade in 2013 had significantly better reading skills than similar students had just 12 years earlier. Researchers say this means that in general, children are better readers at a younger age, but the study also revealed where gaps remain – especially in more advanced reading […]
Forensic facial reconstruction created for unidentified remains found in 1989 in Marion County
April 21, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey have released the facial reconstruction of a man whose skeletal remains were found more than 27 years ago. The clay model was created by a forensic artist with the Attorney General’s Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) in an effort to help Marion County […]
Prospect man killed in crash on U.S. 23
April 21, 2017 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2:47pm, on U.S. 23 at County Road 195 in Marion County. Troopers from the Patrol’s Marion Post said the crash involved a silver 2001 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Cecil Hesson, age 75 , of Prospect, Ohio and […]
2017 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 3
April 21, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28 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, […]
Marion Public Health kicks off annual grass and weed program
April 19, 2017 by
Marion Public Health has entered into a contract with the City of Marion to assure property owners maintain their property in accordance to certain City Ordinances. Because the work involved is largely dependent upon how quickly the grass and weeds are growing and that is unpredictable, the length of the contract is dependent upon how […]
