Turning Point will highlight National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2013 (April 21-27) by displaying their portion of the Clothesline Project. The week is to support all victims of crime and those who advocate tirelessly for these victims. The Clothesline is part of a nationwide effort to bring attention to the issue of violence against women. […]
New Movie ‘Camp’ Mobilizes Support For Marion Foster Kids
April 11, 2013 by
CAMP, a movie inspired by the heartbreaking stories of foster children will be playing in limited release opening Friday, April 12, 2013 at Marion Centre Cinema. The one-week of shows will raise funds to help Marion Royal Family Kids Camp. “The movie is based on the experience of campers and counselors at Royal Family Kids […]
Boys & Girls Club of Marion County Receives Grant from Darden Restaurants
April 9, 2013 by
Boys & Girls Club of Marion County has announced it has been selected by the local Red Lobster restaurant to receive a $1,000 grant as part of the Restaurant Community Grants program from the Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants Inc. The grants program, now in its second year, empowers each restaurant in […]
Environmental College Scholarship Available
April 4, 2013 by
The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals (OALPRP) is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student from Ohio. To qualify for the scholarship, a student must: Plan to enroll or currently be enrolled at an accredited Ohio college, university or technical school. Have declared or plan to declare a major relating to […]
Governor Contiues Pitch for Medicaid Expansion, Tax Changes
April 4, 2013 by
Two months after introducing his policy-packed budget plan and launching an all-out sales pitch to pass it, Ohio Gov. John Kasich is no closer to getting what he wants. So given the bully pulpit Wednesday at a City Club of Cleveland forum, Kasich tried a little bit of everything to freshen up his sales pitch […]
Ohio AMVETS Groups Agree to Changes Following Investigation into Misused Funds
March 27, 2013 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced he has reached an agreement with AMVETS Department of Ohio, Ohio AMVETS Career Center and AMVETS Department of Ohio Service Foundation to protect charitable assets raised by those organizations for unemployed veterans and other veterans’ services. The agreement follows an investigation by the Attorney General that uncovered the misappropriation […]
Donation to Help Finish Marion Skate Park
March 20, 2013 by
An anonymous donation will help the City of Marion Parks Department finish up the skate park area at Lincoln Park. The skate part was moved to Lincoln Park last year, but several improvements had yet to be completed. Parks Superintendent Mike Cheney told members of the City Council Finance Committee Tuesday evening that the donation, […]
Title XX Public Hearing Scheduled for Marion County
March 20, 2013 by
Marion County Job & Family Services (MCJFS) will conduct a Title XX Public Hearing in preparation of the Title XX Comprehensive Social Service Plan (CSSP) for Marion County for the next two federal fiscal years. The hearing will be part of the Marion County Community Planning Meeting and will be held on Thursday, April 18, […]
United Way Celebrates Campaign, Program Successes
March 14, 2013 by
At their annual meeting on Wednesday, March 13, the United Way of Marion County announced they hit their 2012 fundraising campaign goal. They also shared success stories of several programs over the past year and honored the Agency and Citizen of the Year. Pam Stone, Executive Director of the Marion United Way, said they looked […]
Ohio Lottery Highlighting National Problem Gambling Awareness Week
March 6, 2013 by
March 3-9, 2013 marks the 12th Annual National Problem Gambling Awareness Week, dedicated to increasing public awareness of the availability and benefits of problem gambling treatment. The Ohio Lottery says they are dedicated to helping those with gambling addictions and has joined this effort to help educate the public about problem gambling warning signs and […]
