Ohio’s declining unemployment rate has triggered a second reduction to the amount of federal unemployment compensation residents can collect. As Congress expanded and funded the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) during the recession, lawmakers made the length of the program contingent on a state’s unemployment rate. Because Ohio’s unemployment rate has dropped from 10.6 percent at […]
Navy Vice Admiral to Visit Marion Campus
August 20, 2012 by
On September 4, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Health Technology Center auditorium of Marion Technical College, Vice Admiral James "Phil" Wisecup of the United States Navy will be visiting the Marion campus as part of the Navy 50/50 project. As part of the 50/50 program, 50 Navy leaders will visit 50 cities across the United States to meet with corporate executives, civic leaders, government officials, non-profit executive directors, interested community members, college faculty, administrators, and students.
Marion Church Holding School Supply Give Away
August 9, 2012 by
Cornerstone Alliance Church is holding a free school supply give-away for students in grades K-12 on Saturday, August 11, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The give-away will be held at the church located at 2010 Marion-Marysville Road in Marion.
MTC Announces Upcoming Changes to the GED Testing Process
July 31, 2012 by
The General Equivalency Diploma (GED) test is coming to Marion Technical College (MTC). Though the MTC ABLE program serving Marion, Morrow, and Wyandot Counties has been hosted at MTC for the past three years, in late July and early August, the actual GED test provided by Marion City Schools will also be located on the Marion Campus at Marion Technical College in the Technical Education Center’s room 150.
Local Credit Union Organizing School Supply Drive
July 23, 2012 by
As the school year approaches, many families may be faced with economic pressures when buying school supplies. Many parents are unable to provide their children with basic school supplies. Corporate America Family Credit Union is trying to help elevate some financial tension local families are faced with during the school year through a school supply drive called “Project Backpack.”
Big Top Angelpalooza to Help Provide Therapies for Kids
July 19, 2012 by
Wings of an Angel, a local non-profit organization, is holding their first The Big Top Angelpalooza. They hope to make the fundraising effort and annual event. Wings of an Angel works to help children with special needs receive the therapies, services, and equipment that can be beneficial to their journey in life.
Marion Church is Offering Free School Supplies
July 16, 2012 by
Peace Community United Church of Christ will distribute backpacks and school supplies to area families that could use some assistance with back to school items. They invited those in need to stop by Heritage Elementary School, 720 Columbus-Sandsuky Road North, on Saturday, July 21, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
Salvation Army Offering Free Produce
July 5, 2012 by
The Salvation Army, 317 West Church Street in Marion, is having another free produce market on Friday, July the 6th from 11:00am until 1:00pm. You must be able to sign an income eligibility form. Remember to bring bags or boxes.
Program Seeks Donations to Help Send Kids to Camp
June 28, 2012 by
A group of local residents is working to raise funds to send kids to camp. Royal Family Kids is a Christian camp that is designed to create positive memories for children ages 7-11 who have been victims of abuse or neglect.
Local organizers are having a community sale and craft show on July 7 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Abundant Life Church in Marion.
Free Produce Offered Through WIC Farmer’s Market
June 28, 2012 by
On Tuesday, July 17, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, the Marion Public Health WIC Program will be sponsoring a Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program at the Marion County Fairgrounds. The WIC Farmer’s Market will give eligible WIC participants a chance to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables through a coupon process.
