Preston Carter Osborne was welcomed into the world as the first baby born at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital for the 2017 year. Preston was born at 1:50pm on January 1, 2017 to Jeffrey and Ashely Osborne. Preston weighed in at eight pounds, three ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. He was delivered by Rebecca […]
Alber Enterprise Center welcomes new staff
January 4, 2017 by
The Alber Enterprise Center at The Ohio State University at Marion announced two new full-time individuals have joined the Center’s staff recently. Brenda Lehman, MBA, joined the team as Organization Development Consultant and Alice Hutzel-Bateson, MA, is the Center’s new Communications and Marketing Coordinator. Lehman’s role is to build and maintain relationships with businesses and […]
Marion Palace Theatre featuring lots of entertainment as winter sets in
January 4, 2017 by
The Marion Palace Theatre is pleased to offer theatre-goers a diverse entertainment schedule to please audience members of all ages and interests this winter. A wide variety of shows (listed below) include a thrilling comedy dog show, a classic rock concert, a junior Palace Production, a Blues musician, and a popular Central Ohio based oldies/retro […]
Ohio State Highway Patrol places priority on stopping human trafficking
January 4, 2017 by
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which criminals profit from the control and exploitation of others. The same Ohio roads that are used legitimately are also used by human traffickers and smugglers to transport their victims and further their operations. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is committed to combating human trafficking […]
Funding available for transportation for area seniors
December 30, 2016 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is currently accepting proposals for the provision of transportation services for Marion County older adults age 60 and over. Funding is available for both local transportation needs, as well as medical transportation to the Columbus, Delaware, and Mansfield areas. Complete bid packets, containing detailed service specifications and other necessary […]
Protect Your Money: a financial resolution for the New Year
December 30, 2016 by
As another year draws to a close, Ohio’s Division of Securities and the Division of Financial Institutions are urging Ohioans to protect their hard-earned money from unwise financial decisions and potentially harmful investments. “Being money smart should be a year-round exercise, but at this time of the year some consumers may face a financial crunch […]
10 New Year’s consumer protection tips
December 30, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered consumer protection tips ahead of the New Year. “Our mission is to protect Ohio’s families,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We want to help consumers avoid scams, identity theft, and other problems. We encourage people to take steps to protect themselves and to contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office […]
Library to offer art learning opportunity for seniors
December 28, 2016 by
Marion Public Library will offer an opportunity for hands-on art instruction geared towards older adults (aged 62+) starting in January 2017. The 8-week course, Exploration of Books as Art Objects, will be facilitated by Master Instructional Artist, Debra Fink Bachelder who has a graduate degree in gerontology and aging studies. The course begins on Friday, […]
Registration open for yoga classes at the Marion Palace Theatre
December 28, 2016 by
The Marion Palace Theatre announces registration is open for the winter Yoga classes. Available classes include a 7-week session of Advanced Yoga which begins Wednesday, January 11, 2017 and a one-day, three hour workshop on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Yoga for Beginners class is at full capacity and no longer taking registrations. Yoga students rave […]
Attorney General warns of overpayment scams
December 28, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Ohioans to beware of overpayment scams this holiday season. The scam commonly affects businesses, charities, and people who sell items online. In the scam, a con artist pretends to overpay for something (often by providing a counterfeit check or fraudulent credit card) and then asks the victim to […]
