Wings & Wheels 2017 has secured a WWII B-17 bomber for this year’s fly-in, set for September 15-17, at the Marion Municipal airport in Marion. The Yankee Air Force (www.yankeeairmuseum.org), Belleville, Michigan, is home to “Yankee Lady”, a World War Two Boeing bomber, a.k.a. The Flying Fortress. The B-17 is a four engine heavy bomber. […]
Poll finds Ohioans remain widely divided politically
March 27, 2017 by
During his Election Night speech last November, Donald Trump said it was time to “bind the wounds of division,” and called for the nation to “come together” in the wake of his stunning victory. But Ohio’s partisan divide, which widened during last year’s bruising presidential election, has persisted into the early weeks of Trump’s presidency, […]
Lean Six Sigma course offered by Alber Enterprise Center
March 27, 2017 by
The Alber Enterprise Center at The Ohio State University at Marion is offering the Yellow Belt and the Green Belt Lean Six Sigma courses starting March 28. Lean Six Sigma is a disciplined process improvement approach focused on reducing waste, increasing customer satisfaction, and reducing variability for improved profits, among other benefits. “Typically, Yellow Belts […]
PUCO adopts agreement in Aqua Ohio rate case
March 24, 2017 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has adopted an agreement authorizing Aqua Ohio to increase its rates for water service. Marion customers will see a 5.7 percent increase in their bills. The approved settlement authorizes Aqua Ohio to increase water distribution rates by $4.2 million annually and sets a 7.47 percent rate of return […]
Sheriff’s Office K9 Taz to get body armor thanks to donation
March 24, 2017 by
Marion County Sheriff’s Office K9 Taz will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Taz’s vest is sponsored by an Anonymous Donor and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Fanchon”. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c […]
Calling higher education a “family affair,” alum starts non-traditional student scholarship
March 24, 2017 by
“We got six degrees for the price of one,” recalled former Ohio State Marion student Denise (Didi) Fahey, only half in jest. A non-traditional student in the late 1990s, Dr. Fahey recalled starting her college career on the Marion campus when the last of her four children entered kindergarten. Somehow, she worked her own studies […]
PUCO and Ohio EPA promote “Fix a Leak Week”
March 24, 2017 by
Household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water per year in the United States alone. That’s equal to the annual household water use of more than 11 million homes. Together with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” March 20–26, […]
Barber submits resignation as City Schools’ superintendent, headed to Tiffin
March 23, 2017 by
Marion City Schools Superintendent Gary Barber has announced his intention to resign at the end of his current contract year on July 31, 2017. “When I came to Marion four years ago my assignment was to bring change to the district and put in a framework for achievement, and I think we have accomplished that […]
Pay It Forward named United Way Community Partner of the Year
March 22, 2017 by
The United Way of Marion County awarded The Ohio State University at Marion’s Pay It Forward Program with its Community Partner Award at the organization’s Annual Meeting and Celebration, held Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Through Pay It Forward, students in Ohio State Marion English courses learn about the needs in Marion County, but also go […]
Modern Woodmen, members contributed nearly $1 million to central Ohio in 2016
March 22, 2017 by
Residents and community organizations in central Ohio benefited from $996,552.73 in assistance from Modern Woodmen of America and its local community partnerships in 2016, according to recently released results from the fraternal financial services organization. These dollars support social, educational, volunteer and fundraising activities in the region. The contribution includes $629,753 raised locally by Modern […]
