Modern Woodmen of America’s Ohio Central Region, led by Regional Director Lori D. Seckel, will receive the organization’s 2016 Fraternal Region Builder Award. This national award is presented to one growing Modern Woodmen region each year based on the fraternal impact made on local communities. Seckel, whose regional office is based in Marion, Ohio, will […]
“Taste of Culture” to celebrate a decade of diverse culture and flavor
April 3, 2017 by
One of Ohio State Marion’s guiding principles is to foster a culture of inclusion…to nurture, respect and celebrate difference. In 2008, Ohio State Marion launched a community-wide event that is a one-day microcosm of this guiding principal. 2017 marks the tenth anniversary of one of Ohio State Marion’s most popular community-wide events, A Taste of […]
State transportation bill includes provisions for raising cost of vehicle registrations
April 3, 2017 by
The state legislature on Wednesday passed a $7.8 billion transportation bill, despite many lawmakers’ opposition to removing earmarks for local transportation projects and public transit. The two-year transportation budget cleared the House in a 88-16 vote and the Senate in a 28-5 vote Wednesday. The transportation budget is separate from the main operating budget and […]
Scholarship and aid pave the road to success for Ramsey
March 31, 2017 by
Ohio State Marion freshman Trent Ramsey knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity. When he was just 10-years-old, his father suffered a heart attack, leaving his mother to raise him and his older brother on her own. Like many single parent households, Ramsey’s family did not have a lot of disposable income or any […]
Council on Aging hosting help sessions for living wills
March 31, 2017 by
Did any of your New Year resolutions for 2017 include preparing for unexpected medical emergencies? If so, perhaps the first step should be to have your Advanced Medical Directives and Power of Attorney forms completed. On Monday, April 10, 2017, Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation – Community and the Marion County Council on Aging will provide […]
Deadline extended to submit ideas for Downtown Marion cardinal project
March 31, 2017 by
Sculptor Merle Randolph and the Cardinal Committee from Downtown Marion, Inc., answered questions and fielded suggestions from many local artists recently about the Cardinal Statue project coming to downtown Marion this summer. As a result, the committee extended the deadline for design applications until April 30, 2017. In addition, the guidelines for the project were […]
Bank robbery suspect arrested
March 30, 2017 by
The Marion Police Department said that they have arrested a suspect in the Wednesday robbery of the Huntington Bank location in downtown Marion. On March 29, 2017 at about 4:00pm, officers from the Marion Police Department responded to Huntington Bank for the report of a robbery that had just occurred. Investigators said the suspect provided […]
“Green your business” is the topic of the WBC luncheon for April
March 29, 2017 by
“Green Your Business” will be the theme for the Marion Women’s Business Council luncheon on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. Angela Carbetta, Marion County Recycling & Litter Prevention Director, promises lively trash talk and recycled jokes, along with earth-friendly door prizes for all members and guests in attendance. She will share tips about […]
Marion unemployment dips after recent increases
March 29, 2017 by
After two months of increases, including a large jump in January, the unemployment rate for Marion County dipped a bit in February to 6.2 percent, down from 6.5 percent in January. However, the rate remains far above the 5.5 percent rate in January 2016. There was some positive news in the report from Ohio Job […]
Marion Palace to show “The LEGO Batman Movie” over Spring Break
March 29, 2017 by
As most area school children celebrate Spring Break, “The LEGO Batman Movie” will take over the big screen at the historic Marion Palace Theatre. To entertain families, the Palace has scheduled special Spring Break Week show times. The animated action-adventure movie will play daily at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30 through Sunday, […]
