Financial aid representatives from The Ohio State University at Marion, Marion Technical College, and the I CAN Center of Excellence, an Ohio college access network program, will offer free college funding guidance to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) during a series of FAFSA Completion Sessions on the Marion campus and pre-designated […]
Improving Unemployment Rate Causing Reductions to Compensation Programs
January 4, 2013 by
Recent federal action and Ohio’s declining unemployment rate will soon trigger a change in the amount of federal unemployment compensation available to Ohioans. On January 1, 2013, Congress passed a bill extending the federally funded Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program until December 28, 2013. EUC provides additional weeks of unemployment compensation to residents whose state […]
Marion Church Holding Christmas Day Event
December 24, 2012 by
A Marion church is opening their doors and holding what they hope will be an annual event to provide a ”Family Christmas” on Christmas Day for those who are less fortunate, presently homeless, suffering through any type of life situation that is causing them despair, or are simply alone for the holidays. Apex Church in […]
Hunters Donate Over 1,400 Deer to Ohio Food Banks
December 21, 2012 by
Hunters have donated 1,405 white-tailed deer to local Ohio food banks to benefit Ohioans in need during the 2012 deer hunting season, according to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. “In the spirit of the holidays, Ohio’s deer hunters have shown they are […]
Toy Drive to Benefit Christmas Clearinghouse
December 11, 2012 by
Christmas Clearinghouse is asking the community of Marion to help local families during the holidays by collecting non-perishable food items, hats, gloves, mittens, new blankets, new toys and monetary donations. Towards that end, they will hold their 2nd Annual Toy Drive on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Just stop by Marion County Children Services, 1680 Marion-Waldo […]
Christmas Clearinghouse Accepting Donations
December 6, 2012 by
Christmas Clearinghouse is asking the community of Marion to help local families during the holidays by collecting non-perishable food items, hats, gloves, mittens, new blankets, new toys and monetary donations. The volunteer organization will accept items until 7:00pm on December 14, 2012. The drop off is location at Marion County Children Services, 1680 Marion-Waldo Road. […]
Funding Available for Local Food and Shelter Programs
December 5, 2012 by
United Way of Marion County, the local administrative agent for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), has announced that Marion County will receive federal funding this year to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. Local agencies that provide such services wishing to apply for funding from Marion County’s EFSP Board will need to submit […]
Turning Point Seeks Assistance for Clients
November 28, 2012 by
Turning Point, an agency working to prevent and help victims of domestic violence, says that even though their Adopt-A-Family sponsorship deadline has passed, you can still help in other ways. The agency says they ensure that clients who are currently in the shelter or those who have moved out and are living independently and violence […]
Workshop Offered to Help Students with ACT Scores
November 27, 2012 by
To help students achieve higher ACT scores, the I CAN Center of Excellence, a regional non-profit college access organization, is conducting a six hour workshop on Saturday, December 1st, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (1 hour for lunch) on the campus of The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion Technical College, 1465 Mount Vernon Avenue, Marion, […]
Salvation Army Warns of Marion Scam
November 20, 2012 by
The Salvation Army in Marion says they were made aware this week of at least one person approaching Marion Neighborhood Watch groups and possibly other area representatives attempting to collect toys and cash or check donations in the name of The Salvation Army for their annual Christmas Distribution to local families in need. Salvation Army […]
