With a bill stripping funding from Planned Parenthood expected to move and other abortion-related legislation in the mix, abortion-rights supporters joined female Democratic lawmakers Tuesday to tell Republicans to back off. “Ohio does not want to turn the clock backward and hand over to politicians the personal medical decisions that belong to a woman, her […]
Free Community Dinner Provides Focus on Hunger, Homelessness Awareness Week
November 13, 2012 by
The 4th Annual Free Community Dinner is scheduled for 4:30pm to 6:30pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at The Salvation Army on 317 West Church Street. The event is open to the public and serves to raise awareness of hunger and homeless issues in the Marion community. “The Homelessness Awareness Community Dinner creates a forum […]
Marion Church Holding Free Clothing Giveaway
November 12, 2012 by
Richland Road Church of Christ will be having a free “Fall & Winter Clothing Giveaway” on Saturday, November 17. Clothing, including sizes for children and adults, will be distributed between 9:00am and 12 Noon. The clothing giveaway will be located at the house beside the church at 585 Richland Road. This event is open to […]
Red Cross – Donations, Blood Donors Needed Following Storm
November 2, 2012 by
The Red Cross has a massive response to Sandy underway that spans 10 states. 115 shelters are open housing more than 7,000 people who have been displaced from their homes and the Red Cross has provided over 164,000 meals as well as other relief supplies. They ask that everyone consider making a financial donation in […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for November
November 2, 2012 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, November 5, The Ohio State University & Marion Technical College (lobby), 1465 Mt. Vernon Ave Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, November 5, Marion Public Library, 445 E. Church St. 11 a.m. to […]
HEAP Winter Crisis Program Begins
November 1, 2012 by
As the leaves change and the temperatures begin to fall, the Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) wants to remind Ohioans that heating assistance is available this winter to eligible households through the HEAP Winter Crisis Program. Administered by the ODSA’s Office of Community Assistance, the program assists qualified Ohioans with winter heating costs November 1, […]
Caution Urged When Responding to Hurricane Relief Requests
November 1, 2012 by
As the cleanup from the massive storm which hit the eastern U.S. continues, Attorney General Mike DeWine urges Ohioans to be cautious when responding to requests for donations to help those in harm’s way. “We naturally want to reach out and help those who face such powerful and deadly storms, and I encourage those who […]
Salvation Army Accepting Christmas Assistance Applications
October 29, 2012 by
The Salvation Army in Marion recently started accepting applications for Christmas Assistance, but the initial response has been slower than expected. Those interested can apply in person on weekdays through Friday, November 9. “The Christmas Application process has been underway for a couple of weeks now, but so far the response has been very slow […]
Annual Utility Reconnection Order Issued
October 24, 2012 by
As temperatures drop, Ohioans are starting to crank up their home heating systems. Starting today, low-income Ohioans can benefit from additional relief for these utility services. Residential utility consumers can avoid a utility disconnection or restore their heating services by making a one-time payment of $175. In September, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) […]
Free GED Practice Test Offered
October 11, 2012 by
Did you need to earn a GED? Do you think you have the skills necessary to pass the test? If you answered yes, here is your opportunity to find out if you do. The Marion Technical College ABLE program will be offering an opportunity to take the Official GED Practice Test at no charge. The […]
