The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently celebrated with Dine Comply, Inc. on the renovation of their location at 424 Newmans-Cardington Road East in Marion. Founded and incorporated in 1999, Dine Comply, Inc. is a full service environmental consulting corporation. In 2013, Dine Comply expanded its services to include safety consulting. To learn more […]
Ruth Achieves Membership in Million Dollar Round Table
June 18, 2014 by
Roger L. Ruth, Marion, Ohio, a representative for Modern Woodmen of America, is one of a small percentage of life insurance agents worldwide to achieve membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) this year. Founded in 1927, MDRT, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is a global, independent association of more than 38,000 […]
ConAgra Announces Closure of Marion, Morral Plants
June 5, 2014 by
Officials at ConAgra Foods said they informed employees today that they would close their plants in Marion and Morral. The Marion plant is scheduled to close in October of 2014. The Morral plant is scheduled to close a year from now, on or around the end of June 2015. “We care very much about our […]
Marion Women Selected to Attend National Modern Woodmen Convention
May 29, 2014 by
On May 7, 2014, Modern Woodmen of America members (pictured) selected 10 delegates to participate in Modern Woodmen’s 42nd National Convention. Connie Adams, Sabina; Beth Blubaugh, Marion; Calvin Bowers, Bowling Green; Charles Close Jr., Bowling Green; Rolland Colburn, Pomeroy; Jack Ellison, Westerville; Deb Gwinner, Marion; Nancy Lyon, Troy; Daniel Mayo, Columbus; and Lisa Zychowicz, Perrysburg; […]
Boomer and Senior Expo to Feature Local Celebrities
May 28, 2014 by
The Boomer and Senior Expo hosted by Kingston Residence of Marion is set for Friday, May 30, 2014 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The 2nd annual event is free to the public and includes 50 vendors who provide products, services and valuable information for Boomers and Seniors. The Expo is featuring several of Marion’s “Senior Celebrities.” […]
Donation to Help Industrial Electricity Students
May 27, 2014 by
Scott and Roberta Ruth, owners of Marion, Ohio electrical contractor Cogburn Electric, Inc., have recently donated the necessary materials needed to construct a new multi person work station for the Industrial Electricity class at the Pioneer Career and Technology Center in Shelby Ohio. Under the direction of instructor Rob Flannery, the work station will allow […]
Sakamura USA Makes Large Donation to Future OSUM Science & Engineering Building
May 22, 2014 by
Sakamura USA of Marion, Ohio recently made a substantial investment in this region’s higher education infrastructure, presenting the first installment of a $50,000 donation to The Ohio State University at Marion’s future Science & Engineering Building. Ohio State Marion Director of Community Relations & Development, Dave Claborn was informed of the news Wednesday and officially […]
Marion Safety Council Awards Local Businesses at Annual Luncheon
May 15, 2014 by
The Marion Area Safety Council held its 62nd Annual Safety Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 14th at The Ohio State University at Marion Alber Enterprise Center. Several awards were handed out for safe practices at the annual event held in cooperation with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene. Awards presented included […]
State Approves Tax Credits for Two Marion-area Business Expansions
May 2, 2014 by
Governor John R. Kasich recently announced the approval of assistance for 14 projects set to create 1,095 jobs and retain 4,823 jobs statewide. Two of those projects are in Marion County which would create 46 new full-time jobs. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the […]
Marion Grocery Designated as First “Healthy in a Hurry Corner Store”
April 30, 2014 by
A grand re-opening event is planned for Thursday, May 1, 2014 to debut JMJ Discount Food and More as the first Marion Healthy in a Hurry Corner Store. JMJ Discount Food and More, LLC is partnering with Creating Healthy Communities and Pioneering Healthier Communities Marion to identify convenient healthy food choices. During an open house […]
